# Bubble Around vs Petopia Pop

The clearest difference is ads: Petopia Pop at none against Bubble Around's shown. Petopia Pop also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Bubble Around's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Around sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Petopia Pop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bubble Around against 4.5 for Petopia Pop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 6 respectively.

Bubble Around ships an update fortnightly, Petopia Pop monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Around | Petopia Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-around/id6746120923/reviews)** | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petopia-pop-bubble-shooter/id6746445916/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Stephan Eijer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541316467) | [Beijing Shengbai Entertainment Technology CO.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694278118) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Around

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-around/id6746120923)

Engage in a unique bubble shooter experience where you burst bubbles from the inside out. Strategically aim and clear the playfield by matching three or more of the same color, removing connected non-matching bubbles to achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Inside-out bubble bursting gameplay, Strategic aiming with laser line, Match-3 or more for removal, Clear connected non-matching bubbles, Dynamic, distracting background, Limited free passes for penalties

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5KCurrency | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15KCurrency | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Booster Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Live Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| 50K Currency | $8.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Pack | $12.99 | one-time |


### Petopia Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petopia-pop-bubble-shooter/id6746445916)

Engage in a classic bubble shooter experience with strategic depth. Aim, match, and use special boosters to overcome challenging levels and unique boss stages. Enjoy regular content updates and vibrant visuals for satisfying gameplay.

**Highlights:** Large collection of handcrafted levels, Classic bubble shooter mechanics with strategy, Special bubbles and boosters, Unique boss stages with higher difficulty, Seasonal themed events, Bright visuals and smooth controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $79.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Around free?

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

### Is Petopia Pop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Around or Petopia Pop?

Bubble Around is rated higher. Bubble Around averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Petopia Pop averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Bubble Around or Petopia Pop have ads?

Bubble Around shows ads; Petopia Pop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Around or Petopia Pop?

Bubble Around ships an update fortnightly, and Petopia Pop monthly. Most recently, Bubble Around was updated on October 24, 2026 and Petopia Pop on October 24, 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.*