Comparison

Pop Goes The Bubble Lite vs Stickman Surfer

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

Head to head
About

Pop Goes The Bubble Lite

A simple, colorful, and fun game designed for children to enjoy. It features a tap-to-pop bubble mechanic with customizable backgrounds, making it engaging for little ones and providing a moment of rest for parents.

Highlights
  • Tap to pop bubbles
  • Customizable backgrounds
  • Designed for children
  • Multi-touch friendly
  • HD backgrounds
  • Realistic bubble physics
Features
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It's time to pop the bubbles!! This fun and easy to play game will keep the little one occupied so you can get a moment of rest. The game was developed with a child in mind. It's simple, colorful and fun. Play with the child or let them explore on their own. All they need is some basic hand eye coordination and energy. The Lite version includes one game mode called Tap n' Pop Tap n’ Pop Mode gives you the ability to tap the blower and blow as many bubbles as fast you’d like while the little ones pop them before they gently float off the screen. Change the background to reflect your mood. Go for the bright and cheerful ball pit or for the calm and relaxing river side walkway. Key Features: •Fun for all ages •Easy to use •Designed for a child, tested and approved by one as well •Multi Touch friendly (point, tap or smack), any gesture will create fun results •Bright HD backgrounds •Realistic and unpredictable bubble size and movement

About

Stickman Surfer

Experience thrilling surfing, dune buggy rides, and skateboarding challenges. Explore diverse environments, unlock upgrades, and enjoy a pumping soundtrack. This app offers endless fun with simple controls.

Highlights
  • Rich surf environments
  • Skateboard ramp mode
  • Sand driving mode
  • Character customisations
  • Vehicle power-ups
  • Daily treasure chest prizes
  • One-touch controls
Features
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Help the legendary Stickson carve up the waves, cruise the dunes in his jeep, land some big air on the skate halfpipe or simply chill out in his beachside shack and watch the world roll by. Game Features: * Rich surf environments including piers, caves, shipwrecks, harbours, wave parks and more * Two bonus game modes - 'Skateboard Ramp' and 'Sand Driving' * Loads of upgrades and character customisations to unlock * Multiple vehicle power-ups with different characteristics * Daily treasure chest prizes * Custom pumping soundtrack * One touch control mechanism

Screenshots

Pop Goes The Bubble Lite3 screens
Stickman Surfer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stickman Surfer at 77% against Pop Goes The Bubble Lite's 22%. Stickman Surfer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 39). Pop Goes The Bubble Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Stickman Surfer sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Pop Goes The Bubble Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stickman Surfer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stickman Surfer has 6.1K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Pop Goes The Bubble Lite's written reviews are positive against 77% of Stickman Surfer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pop Goes The Bubble Lite ships an update monthly, Stickman Surfer every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Pop Goes The Bubble Lite versus Stickman Surfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPop Goes The Bubble LiteStickman Surfer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (39 ratings)4.7 (6.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.9% of reviews77.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings396.1K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB198 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMark RaykhenbergTurbo Chilli Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Pop Goes The Bubble Lite

All ratings39 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative59.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive21.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative75.0%

Stickman Surfer

All ratings6,110 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral7.6%
Negative15.1%

Bugs and requests

Pop Goes The Bubble Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Stickman Surfer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when attempting to access certain features
  • Surfboard and vehicle controls not responsive at times
  • Inconsistent scoring and progress tracking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more variety to the mini-games
  • Improve surfing mechanics and controls
  • Introduce a story mode or campaign
  • Reduce reliance on in-app purchases

In-app purchases

None

Pop Goes The Bubble Lite

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Stickman Surfer

One-time7
  • Small Pack$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Medium Pack$2.99
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  • Large Pack$4.99
  • Extra Large Pack$9.99
  • Mega Pack$12.99
  • Ultimate Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Pop Goes The Bubble Lite free?
Pop Goes The Bubble Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stickman Surfer free?
Stickman Surfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pop Goes The Bubble Lite or Stickman Surfer?
Stickman Surfer is rated higher. Pop Goes The Bubble Lite averages 2.6 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Stickman Surfer averages 4.7 from 6.1K ratings.
Do Pop Goes The Bubble Lite or Stickman Surfer have ads?
Stickman Surfer shows ads; Pop Goes The Bubble Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Pop Goes The Bubble Lite or Stickman Surfer?
Pop Goes The Bubble Lite ships an update monthly, and Stickman Surfer every 17 months. Most recently, Pop Goes The Bubble Lite was updated on November 6, 2026 and Stickman Surfer on November 2, 2026.

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