# Bubble Pop Star vs Match Match Match!

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Match Match Match! at 47K against Bubble Pop Star's 16K. Bubble Pop Star's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Pop Star sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Match Match Match! sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bubble Pop Star against 4.9 for Match Match Match!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16K and 47K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Bubble Pop Star's written reviews are positive against 68% of Match Match Match!'s.

Bubble Pop Star ships an update every 6 weeks, Match Match Match! every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Pop Star | Match Match Match! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-star-shoot-bubbles/id6479279339/reviews) | **[4.9 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-match-match/id6503300442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16K | **47K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **68.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 415 MB | 333 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FLYYES TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564616638) | [Fiogonia Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182341535) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Pop Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-star-shoot-bubbles/id6479279339)

Engage in a relaxing yet challenging bubble shooter puzzle game. Aim, shoot, and match colorful bubbles to clear levels, earn rewards, and train your brain. Enjoy thousands of unique levels with delightful visuals and soothing sounds, enhanced by powerful boosters.

**Highlights:** Aim and shoot to pop 3+ same-colored bubbles, Clear the board strategically, Thousands of unique levels, Delightful visuals and soothing sounds, Powerful power-ups and creative elements, Brain-training puzzle gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Endless Offer1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Sale1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2500coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Sale2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5000coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12000coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 🕹️ Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🤔 Lack of challenging features or progression
- 🔍 Misleading advertising compared to actual game

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent bubble popping mechanics
- Rewards and progress not properly tracked

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels and game modes
- Ability to earn rewards and progress faster
- Customization options for the gameplay experience


### Match Match Match!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-match-match/id6503300442)

Engage in a relaxing 3D puzzle game with innovative matching mechanics. Connect, organize, and clear pieces to master challenges. Enjoy classic puzzle fun with a modern twist, playable online or offline without time pressure.

**Highlights:** Innovative matching mechanics, Stunning 3D graphics, Strategic tile-matching, Classic puzzle fun with a twist, Relaxing and mentally stimulating, Online and offline play

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week VIP 2 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month VIP | $9.99 | per month |
| Small Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Find Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Relaxing
- 👍 Challenging
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing issues
- 🐛 Constant ads
- 🐛 Misleading advertising about no ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game sound replaced with machine gun fire
- Freeze feature now freezes the entire game
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved graphics and clarity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Pop Star free?

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

### Is Match Match Match! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Pop Star or Match Match Match!?

Match Match Match! is rated higher. Bubble Pop Star averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Match Match Match! averages 4.9 from 47K ratings.

### Do Bubble Pop Star or Match Match Match! have ads?

Both Bubble Pop Star and Match Match Match! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Pop Star or Match Match Match!?

Bubble Pop Star ships an update every 6 weeks, and Match Match Match! every 5 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Pop Star was updated on November 8, 2026 and Match Match Match! on November 8, 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.*