Comparison

PopBoom vs Polyx 2D

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

Head to head
About

PopBoom

Features
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PopBoom is an explosive puzzle game where every tap counts! Explore 7 unique worlds — from the Magic Meadow to Deep Space — and beat 99 levels of increasingly exciting challenges. Tap groups of colored bubbles to make them explode, unleash devastating combos, and unlock special spheres like Bombs and Supernova! WHAT MAKES POPBOOM SPECIAL: • 99 levels across 7 worlds with increasing difficulty • Combos and cascades that trigger chain explosions • Special spheres: Bombs (5x5 area) and Supernova (clears a color) • Power-ups: Hammer, Rainbow, Shuffle, and +5 Moves • Creator Studio: create your own custom themes with images, sounds, and phrases • Marketplace: share and download community-created themes • Weekly challenges and daily rewards • Leaderboards to challenge your friends • Season Pass with exclusive rewards ZERO ADS. PopBoom never shows ads of any kind. Ever. Create, play, share. PopBoom is the puzzle game where creativity meets challenge. Download now and start the adventure!

About

Polyx 2D

A classic falling block puzzle game with 35 unique shapes and 18 challenging levels. Compete solo or challenge friends in real-time online battles with customizable controls and visual styles. Unlock achievements and climb leaderboards.

Highlights
  • 35 unique shapes
  • 18 challenging levels
  • Real-time online battles
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Customizable controls and visual styles
Features
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Falling blocks, 35 shapes, and no ads. Play solo through 18 increasingly challenging levels, or challenge friends to live online battles. Rotate, slide, and drop pieces to complete lines and keep the board clear. Learn how each shape fits as the falling speed increases, and aim for a new high score. PLAY YOUR WAY • Master 35 different shapes across 18 levels. • Battle Game Center friends and other opponents in real time. • Invite your opponent to a rematch. • Choose swipe controls or on-screen buttons. • Pick your favorite visual style. • Compete on Game Center leaderboards and unlock achievements. No ads. Available in 58 languages.

Screenshots

PopBoom4 screens
Polyx 2D3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Polyx 2D at none against PopBoom's 4. PopBoom's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PopBoom sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Polyx 2D asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PopBoom ships an update every 2 days, Polyx 2D every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PopBoom versus Polyx 2D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopBoomPolyx 2D
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdoardo Maria De SantisSkippy Skipmo LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PopBoom

One-time4
  • 500 Monete$0.99
  • 2000 Monete$1.99
  • Pass Stagione$2.99
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  • 5000 Monete$3.99
None

Polyx 2D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PopBoom free?
PopBoom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Polyx 2D free?
Polyx 2D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PopBoom or Polyx 2D have ads?
Neither PopBoom nor Polyx 2D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PopBoom or Polyx 2D?
PopBoom ships an update every 2 days, and Polyx 2D every 3 days. Most recently, PopBoom was updated on October 7, 2026 and Polyx 2D on October 7, 2026.

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