Comparison

iMaki3 vs Bubbles Popper 2

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

Head to head
About

iMaki3

A deceptively simple puzzle game where players score points by strategically removing groups of same-colored tiles. Advance through increasingly challenging levels by clearing enough tiles, while utilizing special tools to control gameplay and earn more with skillful moves. Customize the game's appearance with various display modes and color palettes.

Highlights
  • Score points by removing same-colored tile groups
  • Advance through challenging levels
  • Utilize strategic tools to control gameplay
  • Earn more tools with good moves
  • Customize appearance with display modes and color palettes
  • Play on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Features
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A fun, deceptively simple little game that rewards you for strategic thinking. Score points by removing groups of two or more same-colored tiles. The larger you can make a group before you remove it, the more points you score. Advance to another level by clearing enough tiles on the current board. The higher the level you get to, the more points you can rack up, but the more challenging the board becomes. That simple premise can keep you thoroughly absorbed. iMaki3's tools let you make strategic decisions to keep a game going... as long as you don't use them up too soon or wait too long to use them. Plus: • Customize iMaki's appearance with different display modes and color palettes • Use tools to control your fate • Earn more tools with good moves • Play on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

About

Bubbles Popper 2

Tap groups of two or more same-colored bubbles to pop them and earn points. Clear the board to advance to the next level, with increasing bubble counts required for progression. Offers Classic and Mega Shift game modes.

Highlights
  • Pop groups of same-colored bubbles
  • Score points based on group size
  • Advance through levels
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Classic game mode
  • Mega Shift game mode
Features
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Destroy as many bubbles as possible to move to the next level. Select group of 2 or more same colored bubbles and they will disappear adding point to you. Number of point for each removed bubble depends on number of bubbles in the removed group. To move to the next level you need to remove bubbles from the board, each next level you should remove more bubbles then before. You will get more points for group of 6 cubes, then for 2 groups of 3 cubes. There are two game modes: Classic and Mega Shift.

Screenshots

iMaki32 screens
Bubbles Popper 23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bubbles Popper 2 at 85% against iMaki3's 0%. Bubbles Popper 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). iMaki3's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On price, monetization model 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. iMaki3 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Bubbles Popper 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubbles Popper 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubbles Popper 2 has 73 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iMaki3's written reviews are positive against 85% of Bubbles Popper 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iMaki3 ships an update every 2 months, Bubbles Popper 2 every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iMaki3 versus Bubbles Popper 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMaki3Bubbles Popper 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (7 ratings)4.2 (73 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings773 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB57 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDennis BirchAndrey Krutikov

Customer experience

iMaki3

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bubbles Popper 2

All ratings71 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral14.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iMaki3

One-time2
  • Seven Levels$0.99
  • Unlimited Levels$1.99
None

Bubbles Popper 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iMaki3 free?
iMaki3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubbles Popper 2 free?
Bubbles Popper 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iMaki3 or Bubbles Popper 2?
Bubbles Popper 2 is rated higher. iMaki3 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Bubbles Popper 2 averages 4.2 from 73 ratings.
Do iMaki3 or Bubbles Popper 2 have ads?
Bubbles Popper 2 shows ads; iMaki3 does not.
Which is updated more often, iMaki3 or Bubbles Popper 2?
iMaki3 ships an update every 2 months, and Bubbles Popper 2 every 10 months. Most recently, iMaki3 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bubbles Popper 2 on October 23, 2026.

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