Comparison

Smash Pops vs Bucket Shot

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

Head to head
About

Smash Pops

Features
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Ready to smash some colorful blocks? Dive into Smash Pops, a fun and addictive color-matching puzzle game where every shot counts! Tap, shoot and blast matching-color blocks as you plan your moves, manage your balls and clear the board. Think fast, aim smart and keep the fun rolling! Shoot, Match & Smash Tap the balls in your tray and launch them toward the top rail. Match their colors with the blocks and watch them smash away! Plan Every Move Choose your shots wisely. With limited slots available, every move matters. Clear blocks, manage your space and avoid running out of room. Power Up Your Game Use exciting power-ups and special balls to overcome tricky situations and clear the board in style. A Colorful Puzzle Adventure Enjoy vibrant visuals, satisfying block-smashing action and challenging levels that keep you coming back for more. Can You Clear Them All? Test your aim, sharpen your strategy and see how far you can go! Download Smash Pops and start smashing today!

About

Bucket Shot

A satisfying puzzle game where players aim and shoot balls into buckets. Each level presents new challenges with moving elements and tricky setups, requiring strategic shots to complete targets and clear levels.

Highlights
  • Aim and shoot balls
  • Fill buckets to complete levels
  • Solve challenging puzzles
  • Discover new mechanics
  • Satisfying gameplay
Features
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Aim, shoot, and fill the buckets! Welcome to Bucket Shot, a fun and satisfying puzzle game where every shot counts! Aim your ballsi choose the perfect angle, and shoot the balls into the buckets. Find the best way to reach your targets. New challenges, moving elements, and tricky setups make every level a fresh puzzle to solve. Throw the balls , fill the buckets, and complete the level. Simple to play, but finding the perfect shot can be a real challenge! HOW TO PLAY • Drag to aim and release to shoot • Send the balls into the buckets • Complete the targets to clear the level • Discover new mechanics and challenges as you progress Easy to learn, satisfying to master, and packed with fun levels. Take your best shot and fill them all!

Screenshots

Smash Pops4 screens
Bucket Shot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bucket Shot at none against Smash Pops's 5. 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. Smash Pops sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Bucket Shot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smash Pops ships an update every 9 days, Bucket Shot every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Smash Pops versus Bucket Shot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmash PopsBucket Shot
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.3 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size246 MB214 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpiel StudiosDogukan Kopuz

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Smash Pops

One-time5
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Value Pack$9.99
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  • Most Popular Pack$19.99
  • The Ultimate Pack$49.99
None

Bucket Shot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smash Pops free?
Smash Pops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bucket Shot free?
Bucket Shot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smash Pops or Bucket Shot have ads?
Both Smash Pops and Bucket Shot show ads.
Which is updated more often, Smash Pops or Bucket Shot?
Smash Pops ships an update every 9 days, and Bucket Shot every 5 days. Most recently, Smash Pops was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bucket Shot on October 31, 2026.

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