# Bubbles iQ vs Bubble Shooter Pop Master

Bubbles iQ and Bubble Shooter Pop Master both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of Bubble Shooter Pop Master's written reviews are positive against 19% of Bubbles iQ's. Bubble Shooter Pop Master also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 162) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Bubbles iQ's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubbles iQ sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Shooter Pop Master sells 10 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 — 4.7 for Bubbles iQ against 4.7 for Bubble Shooter Pop Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter Pop Master has 16K ratings behind it against 162, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of Bubbles iQ's written reviews are positive against 55% of Bubble Shooter Pop Master's.

Bubbles iQ ships an update every 6 weeks, Bubble Shooter Pop Master monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubbles iQ | Bubble Shooter Pop Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles-iq/id502847605/reviews)** | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-master/id1602486070/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 162 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.1% of reviews | **54.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 241 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Namida Diamond Factory Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/502847608) | [Newborn Town](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382533561) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubbles iQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles-iq/id502847605)

Engage in an addictive, playful puzzle game that sharpens your mind and lets you compete online with friends and players worldwide. Test your intelligence against others in your city, country, or globally. Train your brain, collect achievements, and enjoy fun challenges.

**Highlights:** Online competition with friends and players, Weekly challenges via Facebook sync, Team up with friends for boosters, Unlock level skipping at level 40, Collect all achievements, Cross-device synchronization via Facebook

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continue Bubble Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 x Atom Bubble | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 x Bubble Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Bubbles | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Bubble Packs | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 Bubble Packs | $5.99 | one-time |
| Full Combo | $9.99 | one-time |
| 15 Bubbles packs | $9.99 | one-time |
| 15 x Bubble Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable experience
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty connecting to Facebook
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🔧 Buggy updates that break the app
- 🤔 Confusing and unnecessary features (e.g., puzzle pieces)

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when collecting puzzle pieces
- Scores not properly recorded or displayed
- Boosters and power-ups not functioning as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Option to play without Facebook connection
- Ability to compete against friends
- Customizable backgrounds and themes
- Improved performance and stability


### Bubble Shooter Pop Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-master/id1602486070)

Engage your brain with this addictive puzzle game. Shoot and burst colorful bubbles by matching three or more of the same color. Progress through numerous levels for endless fun and mental exercise.

**Highlights:** Addictive gameplay, Numerous levels, Brain exercise, Simple operation, Match-3 bubble bursting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack10000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| coin5000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nobel Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| coin12500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| coin30000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $25.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🕹️ Engaging and entertaining gameplay
- 💡 Challenging levels that keep you engaged
- ⏱️ Fun time-waster game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🧨 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after recent updates
- 🎨 Difficulty for colorblind users to differentiate colors
- 🔊 No option to listen to own audio while playing

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on opening after recent update
- Inability to exit full-screen ads
- Bubbles not popping as intended on higher levels
- Sound issues after watching ads

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads through in-app purchase
- Increased difficulty and challenge as levels progress
- Compatibility improvements for older devices
- Accessibility features for colorblind users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubbles iQ free?

Bubbles iQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bubble Shooter Pop Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubbles iQ or Bubble Shooter Pop Master?

Bubbles iQ is rated higher. Bubbles iQ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while Bubble Shooter Pop Master averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

### Do Bubbles iQ or Bubble Shooter Pop Master have ads?

Bubble Shooter Pop Master shows ads; Bubbles iQ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubbles iQ or Bubble Shooter Pop Master?

Bubbles iQ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bubble Shooter Pop Master monthly. Most recently, Bubbles iQ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bubble Shooter Pop Master on November 5, 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.*