Comparison

Emerald Smash vs Popnova

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Emerald Smash

Features
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Emerald Smash is a polished memory matching game built around sparkling gems, quick levels, and clever board challenges. Memorize the gem layout, reveal matching pairs, build combos, and beat your best time. Later levels add larger boards, stricter move goals, helpful mascot hints, and bomb tiles that reward careful play. Why players come back: - Fast memory puzzles designed for short sessions - Level progression with rising difficulty - Colorful gem art, music, haptics, and satisfying effects - Mascot hints when you need a smart nudge - Game Center support for scores and achievements Train your memory, sharpen your focus, and clear every sparkling board.

About

Popnova

Features
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Ready for a colorful bubble popping adventure? Play Popnove: Bubble Shooter, aim carefully, match bubbles, and blast your way through 1,000 levels! AIM, SHOOT & POP Take aim, shoot bubbles, and clear colorful clusters with satisfying shots. Plan each move to make the most of every bubble. 1,000 LEVELS TO EXPLORE Enjoy a huge collection of levels filled with bubble popping challenges. Keep playing, sharpen your aim, and discover new ways to clear the board. A FUN PUZZLE EXPERIENCE Whether you love classic bubble shooters, color matching, or casual puzzle games, Popnove offers a fun way to enjoy a quick break. WHY PLAY POPNOVE? • Easy-to-learn bubble shooting gameplay • Colorful bubble popping action • 1,000 levels to play • Puzzle challenges that reward smart aiming • A casual game to enjoy at your own pace Download Popnove: Bubble Shooter and start popping your way through 1,000 levels today!

Screenshots

Emerald Smash4 screens
Popnova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Emerald Smash at none against Popnova's 7. Emerald Smash also leads on ads (none vs shown). Popnova's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Popnova sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Emerald Smash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Emerald Smash ships an update every 7 months, Popnova every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Emerald Smash versus Popnova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmerald SmashPopnova
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB165 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAMIAN WITKOWSKIAsif Mushtaq

In-app purchases

None

Emerald Smash

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Popnova

One-time7
  • Coins Pack 1$1.99
  • Coins Pack 2$2.99
  • Coins Pack 3$3.99
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  • Coins Pack 4$4.99
  • Power Ups Pack$4.99
  • Remove Ads Pack$6.99
  • Special Pack$7.99

Questions

Is Emerald Smash free?
Emerald Smash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Popnova free?
Popnova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Emerald Smash or Popnova have ads?
Popnova shows ads; Emerald Smash does not.
Which is updated more often, Emerald Smash or Popnova?
Emerald Smash ships an update every 7 months, and Popnova every 2 weeks. Most recently, Emerald Smash was updated on October 30, 2026 and Popnova on October 31, 2026.

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