# Simple Marble Run vs Pop Dash

The clearest difference is rating: Pop Dash at 5.0 against Simple Marble Run's 4.4. Pop Dash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Simple Marble Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (269 vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pop Dash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Marble Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pop Dash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Marble Run has 269 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simple Marble Run ships an update every 6 weeks, Pop Dash every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Marble Run | Pop Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (269 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-marble-run/id6751544330/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-dash-bubble-game/id6756990322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **269** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 193 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [monois Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/498398223) | [PlayViral Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864101459) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Marble Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-marble-run/id6751544330)

Experience a calming marble game with customizable courses. Manipulate the flow with stoppers, pins, and throwing mechanics. Watch marbles collect and depart in a delightful cycle, offering a unique ASMR-like experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable marble courses, Interactive marble manipulation (stoppers, pins), Marble throwing mechanic, Truck collection and departure cycle, Adjustable camera viewpoints, Soothing ASMR-like experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pop Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-dash-bubble-game/id6756990322)

A quick and enjoyable puzzle game where you tap colorful bubbles to pop them. Aim to surpass your previous high scores and conquer daily challenges with its straightforward controls and rapid gameplay.

**Highlights:** Fast and satisfying bubble popping, Daily Challenges, Spin the wheel for rewards, Clean design, Smooth gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Marble Run free?

Simple Marble Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pop Dash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Marble Run or Pop Dash?

Pop Dash is rated higher. Simple Marble Run averages 4.4 out of 5 from 269 ratings, while Pop Dash averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Simple Marble Run or Pop Dash have ads?

Simple Marble Run shows ads; Pop Dash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Marble Run or Pop Dash?

Simple Marble Run ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pop Dash every 5 days. Most recently, Simple Marble Run was updated on November 12, 2026 and Pop Dash on November 5, 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.*