Comparison

Bubbles Popper 2 vs hidden shapes

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

Head to head
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.

About

hidden shapes

This puzzle game challenges your spatial reasoning by requiring you to find a target shape hidden within larger geometric figures. It offers a relaxing, no-pressure experience with a minimalist design and handcrafted levels to sharpen your mind.

Highlights
  • Spatial ability training
  • Minimalist design
  • 75 handcrafted levels
  • Relaxing music and sounds
  • No time or move limits
  • Sharpens the mind
Features
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*** hidden shapes puzzle game is inspired by Embedded Figures Test which was designed by Herman A. Witkin who known as a pioneer of the theory of cognitive styles.***  The Minnesota Paper Form Board Test(Likert) type questions are also added in the game. hidden shapes is a spatial ability puzzle game. There is no time limit, move limit and points in the game. You just need to find the shape on the centre which is hidden in one of the six hexagons. hidden shapes is waiting for you to train your spatial ability. Ready? Features: ◈ Minimalist design ◈ 75 hand-crafted levels ◈ Relaxing music & sounds ◈ Sharpens the mind ◈ Exclusive for iOS WHAT IS SPATIAL ABILITY? Spatial ability is "the aptitude needed to mentally process three-dimensional images of objects." (Fleisig et al. 2004). WHY IS SPATIAL ABILITY IMPORTANT? "There is evidence which indicates that strong spatial skills are required for achievement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. Many people, including science and engineering professors, view such skills as important for success in fields like engineering." (Gutierrez, Dominguez, & Gonzalez, 2015) CAN SPATIAL ABILITY BE FURTHER DEVELOPED? "The level of spatial performance someone is capable of may change over time. You are likely to gain in performance through practice, training, and learning, but you may also lose in standing relative to others if they acquire more experience that supports their performance or make more progress in their intellectual development." (Johns Hopkins University, 2018) If you wish to improve or retain the level of your spatial ability, hidden shapes will be the best option for you. Witkin, H. A., Oltman, P. K., Raskin, E., & Karp, S. A. (1971). A manual for the embedded figures test. Palo Alto, CA: Consulting Psychologist Press. Fleisig, R. V., A. Robertson, et al. (2004). Improving the Spatial Visualization Skills of First Year Engineering Students. Inaugural CDEN Design Conference, Montreal, Quebec. Johns Hopkins University. (2018, August 28). Spatial Ability. Retrieved from http://www.jhu.edu: http://web.jhu.edu/cty/STBguide.pdf Martin Gutierrez, J., Garcia Dominguez, M., & Roca Gonzalez, C. (2015). Using 3D virtual technologies to train spatial skills in engineering. International Journal of Engineering Education, 31(1), 323-334.

Screenshots

Bubbles Popper 23 screens
hidden shapes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bubbles Popper 2 at Free against hidden shapes's $0.99. Bubbles Popper 2 also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 63%). hidden shapes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Bubbles Popper 2 is free to download; hidden shapes costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Bubbles Popper 2 against 4.1 for hidden shapes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 26 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Bubbles Popper 2's written reviews are positive against 63% of hidden shapes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubbles Popper 2 ships an update every 10 months, hidden shapes every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bubbles Popper 2 versus hidden shapes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubbles Popper 2hidden shapes
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.2 (71 ratings) — better4.1 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings71 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 9 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrey KrutikovFlat Games

Customer experience

Bubbles Popper 2

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

hidden shapes

All ratings26 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bubbles Popper 2

No in-app purchases

None

hidden shapes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bubbles Popper 2 free?
Bubbles Popper 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is hidden shapes free?
hidden shapes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bubbles Popper 2 or hidden shapes?
Bubbles Popper 2 is rated higher. Bubbles Popper 2 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while hidden shapes averages 4.1 from 26 ratings.
Do Bubbles Popper 2 or hidden shapes have ads?
Bubbles Popper 2 shows ads; hidden shapes does not.
Which is updated more often, Bubbles Popper 2 or hidden shapes?
Bubbles Popper 2 ships an update every 10 months, and hidden shapes every 9 months. Most recently, Bubbles Popper 2 was updated on October 19, 2026 and hidden shapes on October 8, 2026.

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