# Bloons 2 vs Power Pop Blast

The clearest difference is rating: Power Pop Blast at 4.6 against Bloons 2's 3.8. Power Pop Blast also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 47%). Bloons 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (3.2 vs 10.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bloons 2 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Power Pop Blast sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Power Pop Blast holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Bloons 2's written reviews are positive against 72% of Power Pop Blast's.

Bloons 2 ships an update every 4 months, Power Pop Blast every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bloons 2 | Power Pop Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-2/id473915255/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-pop-blast/id1445436090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | **72.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **3.2** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ninja Kiwi](https://appshunter.io/developer/386241773) | [Ilyon Dynamics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/604044223) |

## What reviewers say

### Bloons 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloons-2/id473915255)

Engage in a puzzle-solving skill game where you pop balloons using various weapons. Master different lands and overcome new bloon challenges with intuitive controls. Enjoy addictive gameplay across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Dozens of bloon puzzles, 8 unique lands, Arsenal of darts, Anti Grav and Monkey Ace, Camo Bloons, 108 levels, Universal build

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Solution | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hourly Solutions | $1.99 | one-time |
| Instant Solution and Skip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hourly Skips | $2.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Solutions | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hourly Solutions and Skips | $3.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Skips | $5.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Solutions and Skips | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works on older devices
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Exclusive mobile content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Lags on newer devices
- 🤔 Difficulty spikes too high

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive touch controls
- Incompatible with iPad 3 and 4
- In-app purchases not working

**Requested features**

- Update for newer iOS versions
- Add level editor
- Bring back older Bloons games


### Power Pop Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-pop-blast/id1445436090)

Match and crash adjacent cubes of the same color to explode them and clear the board. Solve hundreds of fun puzzle levels, create special combos, and use powerful boosts to overcome tricky challenges. Train your brain with this addictive and relaxing tile-blasting adventure.

**Highlights:** Match and crash 2 or more adjacent cubes, Create special combos and boosters, Hundreds of fun puzzle levels, Train your brain and puzzle-solving skills, Colorful graphics and designs, Addictive gameplay with no Wi-Fi needed

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| One Time Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini coin pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small coin pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blast Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Medium coin pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Bundle | $13.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $27.99 | one-time |
| Huge coin pack | $43.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coin Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $54.99 | one-time |
| Giant Coin Pack | $79.99 | one-time |
| XL Coin Pack | $94.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 🚀 Challenging but doable levels
- 💡 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and soothing experience
- 👍 Quick and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Lack of new levels/content updates
- 💸 Too many ads
- 💸 Expensive boosters
- 🐛 Inconsistent level scoring

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not progressing as expected
- Ads not closing properly
- Game freezing or crashing
- Scoring issues on certain levels

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to earn more boosters
- Removal or reduction of ads
- Improved stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bloons 2 free?

Bloons 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Power Pop Blast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bloons 2 or Power Pop Blast?

Power Pop Blast is rated higher. Bloons 2 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Power Pop Blast averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Bloons 2 or Power Pop Blast have ads?

Power Pop Blast shows ads; Bloons 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bloons 2 or Power Pop Blast?

Bloons 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Power Pop Blast every 3 months. Most recently, Bloons 2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Power Pop Blast on October 21, 2026.

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