# Bubble Explode vs Bubble Pop

Bubble Explode and Bubble Pop both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Bubble Explode's written reviews are positive against 33% of Bubble Pop's. Bubble Explode also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 180). Bubble Pop's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Explode sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Bubble Pop sells 26 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bubble Explode against 4.7 for Bubble Pop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Explode has 19K ratings behind it against 180, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Bubble Explode's written reviews are positive against 33% of Bubble Pop's.

Bubble Explode ships an update every 2 months, Bubble Pop every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Explode | Bubble Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-explode-pop-puzzle/id376098160/reviews) | **[4.7 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-bubble-shooter-pop/id1508280080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 180 |
| Positive reviews | **78.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/376098163) | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Explode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-explode-pop-puzzle/id376098160)

Engage in a captivating bubble-popping puzzle experience with chain reactions and satisfying animations. Explore numerous game modes, unlock new skins, and compete globally. Save your progress and customize your gameplay speed.

**Highlights:** Chain reaction bubble explosions, Multiple game modes, Unlockable skins, Global online scoreboards, Adjustable animation speed, Undo moves

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium User 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium User 1 Week free trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium User 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| 1000 Pearls | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| 80 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bubble Explode Ad Free | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5 000 Pearls 30% OFF | $5.99 | one-time |
| Daily Offer x3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Pearls | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Pearls | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 000 Pearls | $19.99 | one-time |
| 150 000 Pearls | $99.99 | one-time |
| 1 Million Pearls | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing games
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Enjoyable music and sounds
- 💰 Generous with free pearls/coins

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔄 Forced ads and in-app purchases
- 🤔 Confusing or unfair game mechanics
- 🕰️ Slow or unresponsive gameplay
- 🔍 Cluttered and distracting UI

**Reported bugs**

- Wildcard/power-up reloading issues
- Incorrect or missing achievements
- Uneven difficulty spikes in some games
- Touchscreen calibration problems
- Forced bonus levels disrupting gameplay

**Requested features**

- More free game modes and content
- Ability to disable ads and suggestions
- Improved scoring and progression systems
- Better syncing across devices
- More customization options


### Bubble Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-bubble-shooter-pop/id1508280080)

Engage in a classic bubble shooter experience with numerous levels and puzzles. Aim, match, and blast colorful bubbles to complete missions and unlock rewards. Enjoy daily content updates and challenging achievements in this addictive game.

**Highlights:** Tons of free levels, Pop colorful bubbles, Complete fun missions, Unlock power-ups, Collect daily rewards, Leaderboards and achievements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bubble Burst Bonanza | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Sale: Coin Cascade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Festival Sale: Festive Deals | $2.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Sale 2: Mega Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Sale: Gold Grab | $4.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Sale 2: Power Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piles of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Sale: Coin Caper | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Sale 2: Bonus Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Sale: Gold Glint | $19.99 | one-time |
| Festival Sale | $19.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Sale 2: Special Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Festival Sale | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Sale: Coin Surge | $49.99 | one-time |
| Festival Sale | $49.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Sale 2: Super Saver | $49.99 | one-time |
| Festival Sale | $74.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Coins Pack | $79.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Sale: Coin Bundle | $79.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bonanza | $99.99 | one-time |
| Festival Sale | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Explode free?

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

### Is Bubble Pop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Explode or Bubble Pop?

Bubble Pop is rated higher. Bubble Explode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Bubble Pop averages 4.7 from 180 ratings.

### Do Bubble Explode or Bubble Pop have ads?

Both Bubble Explode and Bubble Pop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Explode or Bubble Pop?

Bubble Explode ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Pop every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Explode was updated on October 20, 2026 and Bubble Pop on October 19, 2026.

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