# Popping Bubbles Game vs Smash Master !

Popping Bubbles Game and Smash Master ! both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Popping Bubbles Game's written reviews are positive against 38% of Smash Master !'s. Smash Master !'s advantage is ratings volume (34K vs 634) and chart position (#138 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Popping Bubbles Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smash Master ! sells 7 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 — 4.2 for Popping Bubbles Game against 4.0 for Smash Master !. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash Master ! has 34K ratings behind it against 634, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Popping Bubbles Game's written reviews are positive against 38% of Smash Master !'s.

Popping Bubbles Game ships an update every 4 months, Smash Master ! every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Popping Bubbles Game | Smash Master ! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (634 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popping-bubbles-game/id594089715/reviews)** | [4.0 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-master/id684841598/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 634 | **34K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 37.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#138** |
| Size | 16 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) | [Kidemy CJSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532602416) |

## What reviewers say

### Popping Bubbles Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popping-bubbles-game/id594089715)

This casual game challenges players to pop colorful bubbles before they reach the top of the screen. It offers various modes for all skill levels, including special modes for kids and competitive play with leaderboards. Watch out for toxic bubbles that will cost you points!

**Highlights:** Pop multi-colored bubbles, Avoid toxic fart bubbles, Unlock thunder mode with golden bubbles, Five gameplay modes, Global high scores leaderboards, Achievements

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advertising Removal | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for toddlers
- 👍 Entertaining for kids
- 👍 Good for fine motor play
- 👍 Addicting and fun
- 👍 Good for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Shuts down too often
- 🐛 Ads are annoying
- 🐛 Ads send toddlers to websites
- 🐛 Full-overlay ads are hard to exit

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work
- Content inaccessible after payment
- Constantly closes itself out
- Shuts down too often
- Closes down randomly

**Requested features**

- Add a scoring system for endless game
- Option for bubble speed adjustment


### Smash Master !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-master/id684841598)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Free · Family, #168 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

A fun, colorful, and addictive game for all ages where players smash bugs. Be careful not to miss too many or hit the wrong ones to achieve a high score.

**Highlights:** Smash all bugs except the black one, Miss limit of 2, Avoid missing the big red bug, Classic mode, Baby mode, Endless mode, Funny mode

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Mode | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fruit Mode | $8.99 | one-time |
| Funny Mode | $12.99 | one-time |
| Candy Mode | $12.99 | one-time |
| Endless | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun for everyone
- 👍 Great for kids
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Keeps kids entertained
- 👍 Good for toddlers and babies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lots of ads
- 💰 Expensive for full features
- 🐛 Glitchy/crashes
- 🐛 Sound issues
- 🐛 Misleading about ad-free version

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Sound not working
- Ads still show up after purchase
- Restore purchases not working

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More game modes
- Better parental controls
- Improved family sharing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Popping Bubbles Game free?

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

### Is Smash Master ! free?

Smash Master ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Popping Bubbles Game or Smash Master !?

Popping Bubbles Game is rated higher. Popping Bubbles Game averages 4.2 out of 5 from 634 ratings, while Smash Master ! averages 4.0 from 34K ratings.

### Do Popping Bubbles Game or Smash Master ! have ads?

Both Popping Bubbles Game and Smash Master ! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Popping Bubbles Game or Smash Master !?

Popping Bubbles Game ships an update every 4 months, and Smash Master ! every 5 months. Most recently, Popping Bubbles Game was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smash Master ! on October 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.*