Comparison

Bubble Ball vs Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bubble Ball

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
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Try this fun, new physics puzzle game, where you will test your ingenuity and thinking skills to get the bubble to the goal. Community Levels – create your own levels for Bubble Ball, and play levels created by others! Visit naygames.com/create on your computer to start making your own levels! Using the pieces and powerups provided, come up with creative solutions to get the bubble to the goal! There are two types of pieces, wood and metal. Wood pieces are affected by gravity when you tap Start, while metal ones stay where you placed them. Use powerups to give the bubble speed boosts and even reverse gravity! Don't want to start at the beginning? You can skip around to your liking and jump right into the 156 exciting levels (48 are free; then upgrade to the full version of Bubble Ball for all 156 levels). A great game to test your logical thinking skills and to play whenever you're bored!

About

Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game

Engage in an addictive bubble-popping adventure with thousands of unique levels and daily challenges. Utilize powerful boosters to clear the screen, earn stars, and progress through increasingly difficult puzzles. Enjoy a visually stunning and strategic gameplay experience, playable offline.

Highlights
  • Thousands of unique levels
  • Powerful boosters and power-ups
  • Offline play supported
  • Daily challenges and rewards
  • Ad-free experience
  • Stunning visuals and animations
Features
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Pop, blast, and conquer 9,000+ bubble shooter levels — with zero ads! Bubble Pop Origin is the ultimate bubble shooter game: addictive gameplay, powerful boosters, and fresh daily challenges that keep you coming back for more. Join millions of players worldwide and start popping! [How to Play] * Aim and match 3+ bubbles of the same color to make them burst! * Clear every bubble, earn 3 stars, and advance through challenging levels. * Stuck? Use bombs, rockets, and fireballs to blast through tough puzzles faster! [Game Features] * 100% Ad-Free: Enjoy pure, uninterrupted bubble shooting — no ads, ever. * 9,000+ Levels: Epic bubble puzzle levels, with new ones added every two weeks! * Powerful Boosters: Fireballs, bombs, rockets, and more to pop through any obstacle. * Play Offline: No Wi-Fi needed — shoot bubbles anytime, anywhere. * Daily Challenges: Fresh tasks every day with coin rewards and exclusive prizes. * Global Leaderboards: Race against players worldwide in the Explorer Race! [What Makes Bubble Pop Origin Special] * True Ad-Free Experience: No interruptions — ever. Just pure bubble-popping fun. * 9,000+ Hand-Crafted Levels: From relaxing to brain-bending, there's always a new challenge. * Satisfying & Addictive: The most satisfying bubble pop feeling on mobile. * Play Your Way: Offline mode, daily goals, and leaderboard races — something for everyone.

Screenshots

Bubble Ball4 screens
Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game at 4.7 against Bubble Ball's 3.9. Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (83K 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.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bubble Ball sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game has 83K 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 64% of Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Ball ships an update every 2 months, Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Bubble Ball versus Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble BallBubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (160 ratings)4.7 (83K ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews64.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16083K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#34 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB633 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNay Games LLCPuzzle1Studio,inc.

Customer experience

Bubble Ball

All ratings160 ratings
Positive69.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral11.2%
Negative29.6%

Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game

All ratings82,706 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews1,431 reviews
Positive64.4%
Neutral9.2%
Negative26.4%

User reviews

Bubble Ball

From 160 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game

From 83K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
  • 🧠 Challenging and mentally stimulating
  • 🕰️ Relaxing and therapeutic
  • 💰 Free to play with optional paid features

Room to improve

  • 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 🤑 Aggressive in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
  • 🎮 Difficulty becomes unfairly challenging

Bugs and requests

Bubble Ball

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Shooting mechanics not registering properly
  • Bonus rewards not always working as expected
  • Levels freezing and requiring app restart

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to replay previous levels
  • Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
  • More balanced difficulty progression

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bubble Ball

One-time1
  • Level Pack 1$1.99
10 purchases

Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game

One-time10
  • 150 Coins$1.99
  • Don't Give Up!$1.99
  • Hard Level Bundle$2.99
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  • Bubble Bundle$2.99
  • 500 Coins$4.99
  • Piggy Bank$4.99
  • Premium Pass$4.99
  • Pop Bundle$6.99
  • 1000 Coins$9.99
  • Mighty Bundle$12.99

Questions

Is Bubble Ball free?
Bubble Ball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game free?
Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Ball or Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game?
Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game is rated higher. Bubble Ball averages 3.9 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game averages 4.7 from 83K ratings.
Do Bubble Ball or Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game have ads?
Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game shows ads; Bubble Ball does not.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Ball or Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game?
Bubble Ball ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game weekly. Most recently, Bubble Ball was updated on June 11, 2026 and Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game on September 26, 2026.

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