# Bubbles Popper vs Balloon Crush

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubbles Popper at none against Balloon Crush's 4. Balloon Crush's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 244) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Balloon Crush sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Bubbles Popper asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Bubbles Popper against 4.5 for Balloon Crush. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balloon Crush has 1.9K ratings behind it against 244, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Bubbles Popper's written reviews are positive against 85% of Balloon Crush's.

Bubbles Popper ships an update every 4 months, Balloon Crush every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubbles Popper | Balloon Crush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles-popper/id602095917/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-crush/id635851129/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 244 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrey Krutikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/314590778) | [丽婷 谭](https://appshunter.io/developer/635851132) |

## 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


### Balloon Crush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-crush/id635851129)

A simple and fun arcade game where players tap balloons to crush them. Utilize darts for precise single balloon pops and aim for bonuses by keeping remaining balloons under ten. Enjoy endless entertainment with this casual game.

**Highlights:** Tap to select balloons, Tap again to crush, Use darts for single pops, Bonus for fewer remaining balloons, Casual arcade gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 darts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 darts | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 darts | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 darts | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 💡 Challenging and strategic gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 🎨 Beautiful and colorful visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Darts/resources can be stingy
- 🔁 Restarting from level 1 can be frustrating
- 🔒 Lack of progress saving

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Balloons not popping properly

**Requested features**

- More generous dart/resource distribution
- Option to save progress and resume from last level
- Ability to play own music in the background


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubbles Popper free?

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

### Is Balloon Crush free?

Balloon Crush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubbles Popper or Balloon Crush?

Balloon Crush is rated higher. Bubbles Popper averages 4.4 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while Balloon Crush averages 4.5 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Bubbles Popper or Balloon Crush have ads?

Both Bubbles Popper and Balloon Crush show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubbles Popper or Balloon Crush?

Bubbles Popper ships an update every 4 months, and Balloon Crush every 2 months. Most recently, Bubbles Popper was updated on November 1, 2026 and Balloon Crush on November 1, 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.*