Bubbles vs Poppets
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bubbles
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What if your steps kept a tiny fish alive? Bubbles is a pet fish powered by your real walks. Every step feeds it, cheers it up, and unlocks new worlds. Bubbles isn't just an app. It's a tiny companion who needs you. Every step you take in the real world powers Bubbles, keeps the water glowing, and helps your fish thrive. Move more, and Bubbles lights up. Slow down, and Bubbles will miss you. Caring for Bubbles is simple and joyful: - Feed your fish fresh food every day - Keep the water crystal clear to swim in - Watch Bubbles react to your real-world movement - Build a caring streak you'll want to protect - Earn achievements as your bond grows - Unlock beautiful new worlds to explore together Bubbles turns walking into something you actually look forward to. No pressure, no guilt, no complicated charts. Just a sweet little fish who's happier every time you move. Your steps come from Apple Health and stay private. Meet your pet fish worth walking for. Terms of Use (EULA): https://bubbles.fit/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://bubbles.fit/legal/privacy
Poppets
This app uses a virtual pet to encourage healthy habits. Your pet's mood and environment change based on your self-care activities like eating, sleeping, and exercising. It offers a playful way to track your progress and stay motivated.
- Virtual pet responds to self-care activities
- Track food, water, sleep, and exercise
- Connect Screen Time for automatic tracking
- Optional Apple Health integration
- Home Screen widget and Apple Watch app
- Playful motivation for healthy habits
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Your daily care becomes their little world. Meet Mochi, a tiny handmade-style creature whose mood and habitat respond to the care you give yourself. A meal, a drink, a good night's sleep, and time to move help your companion perk up. On a difficult day, they ask for help in their own expressive way. Every day begins fresh. CARE THAT FEELS ALIVE • Watch your pet explore an animated miniature habitat and react with movement and handmade thought bubbles. • See food, water, sleep, exercise, and screen time together, with goals you can adjust. • Keep your companion close with a Home Screen widget and an Apple Watch app that can be used on its own. LOG YOUR WAY • Search foods, choose a portion, and log calories. • Quickly add water, sleep, and exercise, or connect Screen Time for automatic daily-limit tracking. • Optionally connect Apple Health for supported health data, or enter care manually. Mochi is included. More creatures and their habitats are available as optional purchases. Poppets is playful motivation, not medical advice. Your creature's mood is an exaggerated reflection of your habits, not a diagnosis.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Poppets at every 4 days against Bubbles's every 8 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Bubbles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Poppets sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Bubbles ships an update every 8 days, Poppets every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Bubbles | Poppets |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 233 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Sunil PM | Adam Black |
In-app purchases
Bubbles
- Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
Poppets
- Bramble + Habitat$0.99
- Pebble + Habitat$0.99
- Clover + Habitat$0.99
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- Moss + Habitat$0.99








