# Popstar Bubbles vs Bubble Tap

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Tap at 5.0 against Popstar Bubbles's 4.1. Popstar Bubbles's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (223 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Popstar Bubbles sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Tap sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Tap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Popstar Bubbles has 223 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Popstar Bubbles's written reviews are positive against 83% of Bubble Tap's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Popstar Bubbles ships an update every 3 weeks, Bubble Tap every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Popstar Bubbles | Bubble Tap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (223 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popstar-bubbles-brain-game/id654004196/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tap-bubble-popper/id1003134085/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **223** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **91.3% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shawn Mottley](https://appshunter.io/developer/598680626) | [Colin Lyders](https://appshunter.io/developer/820715591) |

## What reviewers say

### Popstar Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popstar-bubbles-brain-game/id654004196)

Engage in a challenging bubble-sliding puzzle game where you clear planets of the same color. Achieve higher scores by popping more bubbles in a single move. Progress through stages by reaching target points without a time limit.

**Highlights:** Bubble-sliding puzzle gameplay, Clear groups of same-colored planets, Score based on bubbles popped, No time limit, Stage-based progression, Autosave functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Star Planets | $1.99 | one-time |
| 13 Star Planets | $2.99 | one-time |
| 27 Star Planets | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60 Star Planets | $8.99 | one-time |
| 140 Star Planets | $17.99 | one-time |
| 280 Star Planets | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good time killer
- 👍 Challenging levels
- 👍 Nice graphics
- 👍 Relaxing music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Ads are too big
- 😠 Slow response during sliding
- 😠 Gameplay can get stale
- 😠 Ads are distracting
- 😠 Horrifying unsolicited ads

**Reported bugs**

- Sound and music settings don't stay off
- Game won't load

**Requested features**

- Progression/rewards system
- Undo ability
- High score system
- More good updates in the future
- More levels


### Bubble Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tap-bubble-popper/id1003134085)

Tap groups of 2 or more same-colored bubbles to pop them and earn points. Choose between Standard and Color modes, customize your background, and compete on global leaderboards. Earn bonus bubbles or purchase packs to enhance gameplay.

**Highlights:** Two game modes: Standard & Color, Customizable screen background, Bonus bubble mechanic, Global Leaderboard integration, Achievements and game stats, Undo last tap functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bonus Bubble 10 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Bubble 25 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Bubble 50 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Popstar Bubbles free?

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

### Is Bubble Tap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Popstar Bubbles or Bubble Tap?

Bubble Tap is rated higher. Popstar Bubbles averages 4.1 out of 5 from 223 ratings, while Bubble Tap averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Popstar Bubbles or Bubble Tap have ads?

Bubble Tap shows ads; Popstar Bubbles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Popstar Bubbles or Bubble Tap?

Popstar Bubbles ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubble Tap every 2 months. Most recently, Popstar Bubbles was updated on October 10, 2026 and Bubble Tap on October 2, 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.*