# Burning Bubbles Lab vs Bubble Pop Dream

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Pop Dream at 4.7 against Burning Bubbles Lab's 3.5. Bubble Pop Dream also leads on ratings volume (147K vs 6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Burning Bubbles Lab's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Burning Bubbles Lab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bubble Pop Dream sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Pop Dream holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Pop Dream has 147K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 54% and 54% positive.

Burning Bubbles Lab ships an update every 2 months, Bubble Pop Dream every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Burning Bubbles Lab | Bubble Pop Dream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burning-bubbles-lab/id337479438/reviews) | **[4.7 (147K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-dream/id1622939649/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **147K** |
| Positive reviews | **54.1% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TLogic.de](https://appshunter.io/developer/327755338) | [Oakever Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658671470) |

## What reviewers say

### Burning Bubbles Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burning-bubbles-lab/id337479438)

Engage in a skill-based arcade bubble shooter where precise aiming with a rotating cannon is key. Discover thousands of community-created levels or build and share your own. Experience classic arcade gameplay with strategic bank shots and fast-paced action.

**Highlights:** Manual rotating cannon aiming, Thousands of community-created levels, Level editor to build and share, Bank shot strategy, Fast-paced arcade action, Skill-based gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No-Ads-Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 💡 User-created levels
- 🎨 Colorful graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💸 Intrusive ads
- 🤯 Impossible levels

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Progress not saved correctly
- Unresponsive controls at times

**Requested features**

- Save progress between sessions
- Pause button
- More level variety
- Accessibility options for the visually impaired


### Bubble Pop Dream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-dream/id1622939649)

Engage in a relaxing color-matching adventure by matching three or more bubbles to make them burst. With over 2000 levels, daily rewards, and offline play, it's a perfect casual shooter for families and kids.

**Highlights:** Match 3 or more bubbles to burst, Over 2000 challenging levels, Offline play available, Unlock boosters like the Rocket, Daily rewards and bonuses, Family-friendly casual gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Normal Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| festival bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| adremove bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Discount Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| ad remove bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dounble Coin Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 55000 Coins | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique bubble mechanics
- 👍 Relaxing and stress-free
- 🎨 Appealing visuals and aesthetics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear bubble descriptions
- 🛑 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 🔌 In-app purchases required to remove ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially at higher levels
- 🔋 Overheating issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Bubbles not popping as expected
- Levels freezing or becoming unplayable
- Inability to collect or redeem earned rewards
- Persistent issues with certain device models

**Requested features**

- More level variety and challenges
- Ability to customize or disable ads
- Clearer explanations of special bubble mechanics
- Integration with social features or leaderboards
- Desktop version for macOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Burning Bubbles Lab free?

Burning Bubbles Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bubble Pop Dream free?

Bubble Pop Dream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Burning Bubbles Lab or Bubble Pop Dream?

Bubble Pop Dream is rated higher. Burning Bubbles Lab averages 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Bubble Pop Dream averages 4.7 from 147K ratings.

### Do Burning Bubbles Lab or Bubble Pop Dream have ads?

Both Burning Bubbles Lab and Bubble Pop Dream show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Burning Bubbles Lab or Bubble Pop Dream?

Burning Bubbles Lab ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Pop Dream every 3 weeks. Most recently, Burning Bubbles Lab was updated on June 9, 2026 and Bubble Pop Dream on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*