# Bubbles Popper vs Bubble Link

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Link at 4.9 against Bubbles Popper's 4.4. Bubble Link also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 244). Bubbles Popper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (79% vs 66%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Link sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Bubbles Popper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bubble Link holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Link has 5.6K ratings behind it against 244, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Bubbles Popper's written reviews are positive against 66% of Bubble Link's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bubbles Popper ships an update every 4 months, Bubble Link fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubbles Popper | Bubble Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles-popper/id602095917/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-link-connect-and-match/id1645875054/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 244 | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.1% of reviews** | 65.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrey Krutikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/314590778) | [Ilyon Dynamics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/604044223) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubbles Popper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles-popper/id602095917)

Tap groups of two or more same-colored bubbles to make them disappear and earn points. Clear the board to advance to higher levels, with increasing bubble removal requirements. Strategize to maximize points by clearing larger groups.

**Highlights:** Pop groups of same-colored bubbles, Score points based on group size, Advance through levels, Increasing level difficulty, Multiple game difficulties (4, 5, 6 colors)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😌 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🧠 Good for concentration and focus
- ⏳ Great time killer
- 🧘 De-stressing and mind-numbing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Game resets to level 1
- 🤏 Small bubbles
- 🚫 No horizontal play
- 🤔 Poor instructions
- 🤷 No challenge

**Reported bugs**

- App no longer works after iOS 17 update
- Game resets to level 1 if left and returned
- Cannot figure out how to stop/save at a particular level

**Requested features**

- Limited error exceptions (e.g., 3)
- Limited error exceptions (e.g., 3)
- Improve graphics
- Add levels instead of just points
- Repopulate bubbles as columns are cleared


### Bubble Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-link-connect-and-match/id1645875054)

Link colorful 3D bubbles to create chain blasts and clear the board in this addictive puzzle matching game. Solve hundreds of challenging levels, use powerful boosters, and complete missions to earn rewards. Play anytime, anywhere, online or offline.

**Highlights:** Link three or more adjacent bubbles to pop, Hundreds of puzzles, Powerful boosters, Complete missions and win rewards, Play online or offline, Relaxing puzzle gameplay

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale Offer # 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale Offer # 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale Offer # 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Coins Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Link Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Coins Pack | $27.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging but fun
- 💡 Engaging brain training
- 🤩 Relaxing and calming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear level progression
- 🔍 Confusing game mechanics
- 🔍 Excessive ads
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on impossible levels
- Inconsistent game functions
- Incorrect color differentiation

**Requested features**

- Undo button
- Distinct color scheme for bubbles
- Zen mode without time pressure
- Progress tracking and leaderboards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubbles Popper free?

Bubbles Popper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bubble Link free?

Bubble Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubbles Popper or Bubble Link?

Bubble Link is rated higher. Bubbles Popper averages 4.4 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while Bubble Link averages 4.9 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do Bubbles Popper or Bubble Link have ads?

Both Bubbles Popper and Bubble Link show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubbles Popper or Bubble Link?

Bubbles Popper ships an update every 4 months, and Bubble Link fortnightly. Most recently, Bubbles Popper was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bubble Link 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.*