# Marbles Plus vs [Boom]

The clearest difference is review sentiment: [Boom] at 100% against Marbles Plus's 60%. [Boom] also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (68 vs 7). Marbles Plus's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marbles Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. [Boom] asks for nothing beyond the download.

Marbles Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: [Boom] has 68 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Marbles Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of [Boom]'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Marbles Plus ships an update every 2 months, [Boom] every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marbles Plus | [Boom] |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marbles-plus/id346479909/reviews)** | [3.9 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-popme-block/id647662102/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serpensoft Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/321979768) | [kanjana burapasatit](https://appshunter.io/developer/642164107) |

## What reviewers say

### Marbles Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marbles-plus/id346479909)

This classic puzzle game challenges you to clear a field of colored balls by tapping groups of two or more of the same color. Earn more points by popping larger groups. Explore four distinct game modes for varied gameplay experiences.

**Highlights:** Clear colored balls, Tap groups of same-colored balls, Score points based on group size, Four game modes: Basic, Shift, Nonstop, Combo, Classic puzzle gameplay

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### [Boom]

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-popme-block/id647662102)

Connect and erase connected pieces vertically or horizontally to achieve higher scores. Special dynamite units can be used to destroy boxes. Aim for large chain reactions to maximize your score.

**Highlights:** Erase connected pieces, Pieces drop down after erasure, Pieces slide left when a column is cleared, Score based on number of erased pieces, Special dynamite units for destruction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marbles Plus free?

Marbles Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is [Boom] free?

[Boom] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Marbles Plus or [Boom]?

Marbles Plus is rated higher. Marbles Plus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while [Boom] averages 3.9 from 68 ratings.

### Do Marbles Plus or [Boom] have ads?

Neither Marbles Plus nor [Boom] shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Marbles Plus or [Boom]?

Marbles Plus ships an update every 2 months, and [Boom] every 8 months. Most recently, Marbles Plus was updated on November 6, 2026 and [Boom] on November 1, 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.*