# Bubble Shooter vs Beach Pop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beach Pop at 94% against Bubble Shooter's 49%. Beach Pop also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). Bubble Shooter's advantage is ratings volume (349K vs 2.2K) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Beach Pop sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Beach Pop holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 349K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Bubble Shooter's written reviews are positive against 94% of Beach Pop's.

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, Beach Pop every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter | Beach Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (349K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-and-blast/id604044220/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beach-pop-bubble-shooter-game/id1331975087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **349K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 250 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ilyon Dynamics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/604044223) | [MadOverGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140588777) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-and-blast/id604044220)

Engage in a classic bubble-popping puzzle experience. Aim, shoot, and match colored bubbles to clear levels, solve challenges, and earn rewards. Enjoy this addictive, brain-training game offline anytime.

**Highlights:** Classic arcade gameplay, Thousands of challenging levels, Offline play capability, Special power-ups like fireballs and bombs, Daily rewards and leaderboards, Connect with Facebook

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Shooter Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $36.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unlimited attempts
- 🚀 Simple and relaxing
- 👍 Great for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Inconsistent bubble color selection
- 🐛 Levels becoming too difficult without spending
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Bubble aiming issues
- Inconsistent video ad availability
- Progress reset after updates

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads and in-app purchases
- More randomized bubble colors
- Gradual difficulty increase instead of sudden spikes
- Improved stability and performance


### Beach Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beach-pop-bubble-shooter-game/id1331975087)

Blast colorful bubbles by matching three or more to pop them in this exciting saga. Join characters on thrilling adventures across diverse destinations, rescuing cute creatures and defeating evil forces. With thousands of levels and daily rewards, the fun never ends.

**Highlights:** Match 3+ bubbles to burst, Rescue cute characters, Explore diverse beach locations, Play as unique characters, Compare progress with friends, Use power-ups like bombs and lightning, Win daily free rewards

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| LevelFailedPack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Up | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| EndlessTreasure2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level Up | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beach Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Larger Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Largest Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🧠 Challenging and mind-stimulating
- ⏱️ Easy to pick up and play
- 🕹️ Relaxing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔒 Progression blocked by paywalls
- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Levels freezing or becoming unplayable
- Compatibility issues with newer device updates

**Requested features**

- More variety in power-ups and boosters
- Ability to save progress across devices
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Difficulty settings for different skill levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

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

### Is Beach Pop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter or Beach Pop?

Beach Pop is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 349K ratings, while Beach Pop averages 4.8 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Bubble Shooter or Beach Pop have ads?

Both Bubble Shooter and Beach Pop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter or Beach Pop?

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Beach Pop every 3 months. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on September 24, 2026 and Beach Pop on September 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.*