# Bubble Ball vs Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend at 4.6 against Bubble Ball's 3.9. Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (237K vs 160). Bubble Ball's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Ball sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend has 237K ratings behind it against 160, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Bubble Ball's written reviews are positive against 65% of Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend's.

Bubble Ball ships an update every 2 months, Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Ball | Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-ball/id412089940/reviews) | **[4.6 (237K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-puzzle-game-legend/id1444990764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 160 | **237K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **64.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#20** |
| Size | 11 MB | 538 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nay Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412089943) | [BitMango, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465882936) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-ball/id412089940)

A physics puzzle game where you use creative solutions with various pieces and powerups to guide a bubble to its goal. Test your ingenuity and logical thinking skills with over 150 levels, including user-created content.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzles, Level editor, Community levels, Wood and metal pieces, Powerups (speed boost, reverse gravity), 156 levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎉 Amazing that it was created by a 14-year-old
- 💡 Challenging and thought-provoking puzzles
- 🚀 Simple but polished gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent controls and difficulty grabbing pieces
- 🔧 Buggy physics and glitches on some levels
- 🕰️ Levels can be completed too quickly
- 🔍 Lack of variety in level design

**Reported bugs**

- Congratulations screen appearing after completing single levels
- Pieces getting stuck or behaving unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More levels and level packs
- Improved controls and responsiveness
- Customization options (ball color, backgrounds, etc.)
- Difficulty settings or progressive challenges


### Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-puzzle-game-legend/id1444990764)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Board, #95 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #135 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Enjoy a classic bubble shooter experience without disruptive ads. This game offers over 10,000 levels of satisfying puzzle-solving, playable offline. Unleash powerful boosters to clear the board and enjoy daily rewards.

**Highlights:** No interruptive ads, +10,000 levels, Powerful boosters (Bombs, Rainbow Bubbles, Lightning Strikes), Offline play, Daily rewards and bonuses, Satisfying bubble popping mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Don't Give Up! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pop Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Sale | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging levels that require strategy
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🕹️ Simple and easy to pick up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🤔 Confusing color schemes that are hard to distinguish
- 🔒 Paid features that should be free
- 🤯 Levels become impossible without paying or watching ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Ads that freeze the game and prevent progress
- Inconsistent coin/booster rewards
- Levels that are mathematically impossible to complete

**Requested features**

- Colorblind mode
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- More control over power-ups and boosters
- Ability to replay past levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Ball free?

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

### Is Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend free?

Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Ball or Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend?

Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend is rated higher. Bubble Ball averages 3.9 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend averages 4.6 from 237K ratings.

### Do Bubble Ball or Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend have ads?

Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend shows ads; Bubble Ball does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Ball or Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend?

Bubble Ball ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend every 5 days. Most recently, Bubble Ball was updated on June 11, 2026 and Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend 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.*