Comparison

Popverse vs HamTower

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

Head to head
About

Popverse

Features
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Popverse is a bubble shooter puzzle game with 20 unique special bubbles that create unexpected chain reactions every time you play. Aim, bounce off walls, and shoot to match 3 or more bubbles of the same color. But the real fun starts when special bubbles enter the mix โ€” Bombs explode in all directions, Rainbows wipe out entire colors, Lightning zaps bubbles at random, Rockets blast through a path, and Stars sweep in a cross pattern. Then there are the obstacles. Frozen bubbles need multiple hits to thaw. Stones can't be destroyed โ€” only dropped. Locked bubbles transform when hit. Viruses spread to neighboring bubbles. Portals teleport your shots. Ghost bubbles vanish and reappear somewhere else. Black Holes pull nearby bubbles in. WHAT'S IN THE GAME - 20 Special Bubble Types: More variety than a typical bubble shooter. Each special bubble has its own behavior and can trigger chain reactions with others. - 500 Levels: Progressive difficulty from simple color-matching to complex multi-obstacle puzzles. - Random Mode: Generates a different puzzle every time you play. No two games are the same. - Props System: Use Bomb, Rocket, Rainbow, and Lightning props when you need an extra edge. Earn them from daily rewards and star bonuses. - Combo & Chain Reactions: Match bubbles to trigger specials, which trigger more specials. Big combos mean big scores. - 3-Star Rating: Each level rates your performance. Finish with moves to spare for more stars. - Daily Check-In Rewards: Come back every day for free props on a 7-day cycle. - iPhone & iPad: Optimized layouts for both devices. Download Popverse and see how far you can go.

About

HamTower

Features
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Cute hamster physics puzzle! Stack blocks, build towers, and battle players worldwide in real-time. 21 languages supported, free to play! -- What's This Game About? -- [Stack Blocks to Build a Tower] Simple controls - just tap to place! But be careful with your balance, or the whole thing might tumble... Real physics make every moment exciting and unpredictable. [50 Stages of Adventure] Acorns, ice blocks, balloons, rubber balls... New block types keep things fresh and fun! Each stage brings surprising new twists. -- 16 Adorable Friends -- Golden hamsters, Djungarian, Roborovski, hedgehogs, guinea pigs, even bunnies...! Each one has a unique personality and stats. Collect new friends through gacha! No duplicates guaranteed - every pull is a brand new friend. -- Dress Up with Accessories -- Ribbons, crowns, capes, angel wings... 20 accessories to style your hamster. Create the cutest outfit and head out on your adventure! -- So Many Ways to Play! -- Story Mode Clear all 50 stages! Free Build Mode Stack as high as you can and set new records! Online Battles Challenge friends and players worldwide in real-time! Use bomb attacks and freeze attacks to mess things up! Rankings Compete for the tallest tower, fastest time, and best battle record! -- Why You'll Love It -- - Daily login bonus gives you free gacha tickets - No-duplicate gacha means every pull is a new discovery - Available in 13 languages - play with friends worldwide - Works on both mobile and PC Your fluffy hamster friends are waiting for you. Let's climb the Sunflower Tower together! [In-App Purchases] - Gacha Ticket ($0.99) - Ad-Free Plan ($4.99) All content is fully enjoyable without any purchases.

Screenshots

Popverse4 screens
HamTower4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Popverse at none against HamTower's 2. Popverse also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. HamTower sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Popverse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Popverse ships an update weekly, HamTower every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Popverse versus HamTower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopverseHamTower
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size81 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaojian TangKyosuke Takahashi

In-app purchases

None

Popverse

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HamTower

One-time2
  • Gacha Ticket$1.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99

Questions

Is Popverse free?
Popverse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HamTower free?
HamTower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Popverse or HamTower have ads?
HamTower shows ads; Popverse does not.
Which is updated more often, Popverse or HamTower?
Popverse ships an update weekly, and HamTower every 9 days. Most recently, Popverse was updated on September 30, 2026 and HamTower on October 1, 2026.

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