# Bubblez vs Space Cats Pop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space Cats Pop at 96% against Bubblez's 42%. Space Cats Pop also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 95). Bubblez's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubblez sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Space Cats Pop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Space Cats Pop holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Cats Pop has 3.2K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Bubblez's written reviews are positive against 96% of Space Cats Pop's.

Bubblez ships an update every 4 months, Space Cats Pop every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubblez | Space Cats Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubblez-magic-bubble-quest/id354691165/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-cats-pop-bubble-shooter/id1242707648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 95 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | **95.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 332 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Absolutist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/354691168) | [PARTY HAPPY GAMES SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635920269) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubblez

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubblez-magic-bubble-quest/id354691165)

Engage in classic bubble shooter gameplay with multiple modes and challenging levels. Solve puzzles, aim for high scores, and overcome unique bubble types in this offline casual game.

**Highlights:** Classic bubble shooter gameplay, Multiple game modes (Classic, Sniper, Blitz, Arcade), Challenging magic bubble types, Offline play, 200+ arcade levels, Leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boss Shot Power-up | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| +5 Moves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Plus 10 turns and 3 power-ups | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Bombs | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 power-ups "+10 Moves" | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Fire Balls | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Lives | $1.49 | one-time |
| Full version without Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 Lives | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Classic bubble shooter gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun to play
- 🎨 Stylish and visually appealing
- 🕰️ Great time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔀 Inconsistent and erratic gameplay
- 🔍 Difficulty curve too steep
- 🔊 Annoying music and ads
- 📵 Crashes and resets on interruptions

**Reported bugs**

- Bubbles not shooting where aimed
- Game freezing and crashing on startup
- Loss of progress and high scores
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Save progress and high scores
- Customizable controls and settings
- Improved difficulty balancing
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to disable music/sound


### Space Cats Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-cats-pop-bubble-shooter/id1242707648)

Embark on an intergalactic adventure with feline companions to pop colorful bubbles and rescue kittens from an evil dog. Explore diverse planets, utilize powerful boosters, and compete with friends in over 2000 levels of match-3 fun.

**Highlights:** Match-3 bubble popping gameplay, Rescue kittens from evil dog, Explore diverse planets, Play as 6 unique cats, Use powerful boosters, Over 2000 levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Up | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level Up | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Larger Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Largest Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable
- 💎 Cute and charming graphics
- 🕹️ Simple yet challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashes
- 💰 Too many ads and in-app purchases
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not progressing properly
- Coins and progress disappearing

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to customize characters
- Improved performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubblez free?

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

### Is Space Cats Pop free?

Space Cats Pop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubblez or Space Cats Pop?

Space Cats Pop is rated higher. Bubblez averages 4.3 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Space Cats Pop averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Bubblez or Space Cats Pop have ads?

Both Bubblez and Space Cats Pop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubblez or Space Cats Pop?

Bubblez ships an update every 4 months, and Space Cats Pop every 2 months. Most recently, Bubblez was updated on November 6, 2026 and Space Cats Pop on November 6, 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.*