# Pixel pop vs Bubble Loop!

Pixel pop and Bubble Loop! both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Bubble Loop!'s written reviews are positive against 8% of Pixel pop's. Bubble Loop! also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel pop sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Loop! sells 12 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 Pixel pop against 4.7 for Bubble Loop!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 159 and 220 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 8% of Pixel pop's written reviews are positive against 71% of Bubble Loop!'s.

Pixel pop ships an update monthly, Bubble Loop! every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel pop | Bubble Loop! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pop-pixel-art-puzzle/id6757067263/reviews) | **[4.7 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-loop/id6758100175/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 159 | **220** |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 724 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trung Tu](https://appshunter.io/developer/929004498) | [MIGMIG DIJITAL PLATFORM ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825868534) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pop-pixel-art-puzzle/id6757067263)

Engage in a vibrant pixel world where breaking colorful blocks converts them into balls, triggering explosive chain reactions. Strategically manage your ball count and color matching to clear levels in this unique puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Block-breaking with chain reactions, Convert blocks into balls, Ball physics and color strategy, Special block types, Smooth animations and pixel effects, Casual yet challenging gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Huge Bundle | $79.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Gold 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Bubble Loop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-loop/id6758100175)

Engage in a relaxing yet strategic puzzle game where you collect matching bubbles to clear the board. Plan your moves carefully to create satisfying animations and reveal vibrant pixel art. Offers a perfect balance of calm gameplay and strategic depth for all ages.

**Highlights:** Addictive bubble-collecting puzzle gameplay, Strategic move planning, Beautiful pixel-style visuals, Smooth popping animations, Progressively challenging levels, Special bubble combos

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel pop free?

Pixel pop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bubble Loop! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel pop or Bubble Loop!?

Bubble Loop! is rated higher. Pixel pop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while Bubble Loop! averages 4.7 from 220 ratings.

### Do Pixel pop or Bubble Loop! have ads?

Both Pixel pop and Bubble Loop! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel pop or Bubble Loop!?

Pixel pop ships an update monthly, and Bubble Loop! every 2 days. Most recently, Pixel pop was updated on September 2, 2026 and Bubble Loop! on September 1, 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.*