# Popstar Bubbles vs Fun Block

The clearest difference is rating: Fun Block at 4.7 against Popstar Bubbles's 4.1. Fun Block also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Popstar Bubbles's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Popstar Bubbles sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Fun Block asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fun Block holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Popstar Bubbles has 224 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Popstar Bubbles ships an update every 3 weeks, Fun Block every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Popstar Bubbles | Fun Block |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popstar-bubbles-brain-game/id654004196/reviews) | **[4.7 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-block-puzzle-games/id714042380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **224** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 44 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shawn Mottley](https://appshunter.io/developer/598680626) | [旭 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/509045850) |

## 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


### Fun Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-block-puzzle-games/id714042380)

Tap same-colored stars to clear them in this addictive puzzle game. Experience dazzling explosions and satisfying chain reactions with beautiful visuals. Easy to learn but offers strategic depth for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Tap same-colored stars to clear, Dazzling explosion effects, Beautiful high-quality visuals, Satisfying chain reactions, Strategic challenge, Play anytime, anywhere

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Popstar Bubbles free?

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

### Is Fun Block free?

Fun Block is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Popstar Bubbles or Fun Block?

Fun Block is rated higher. Popstar Bubbles averages 4.1 out of 5 from 224 ratings, while Fun Block averages 4.7 from 34 ratings.

### Do Popstar Bubbles or Fun Block have ads?

Fun Block shows ads; Popstar Bubbles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Popstar Bubbles or Fun Block?

Popstar Bubbles ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fun Block every 2 months. Most recently, Popstar Bubbles was updated on November 1, 2026 and Fun Block on November 6, 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.*