# Bubble Witch 2 Saga vs Bubble Pop

Bubble Witch 2 Saga and Bubble Pop both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Bubble Pop's written reviews are positive against 55% of Bubble Witch 2 Saga's. Bubble Pop also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0.0). Bubble Witch 2 Saga's advantage is ratings volume (65K vs 8.9K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Witch 2 Saga sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Pop sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bubble Witch 2 Saga against 4.7 for Bubble Pop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Witch 2 Saga has 65K ratings behind it against 8.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Bubble Witch 2 Saga's written reviews are positive against 94% of Bubble Pop's.

Bubble Witch 2 Saga ships an update monthly, Bubble Pop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Witch 2 Saga | Bubble Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-witch-2-saga/id834393815/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-pop-bubbles/id1532850907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 8.9K |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 336 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [King](https://appshunter.io/developer/526656015) | [Sichuan Tuguan Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519386845) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Witch 2 Saga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-witch-2-saga/id834393815)

Embark on a magical bubble-shooting puzzle adventure to help Stella and her cats defeat dark spirits. Travel the realm, bursting bubbles to win levels and restore Witch Country. Compete with friends for the highest score in this enchanting saga.

**Highlights:** Bubble shooting puzzle adventure, Hundreds of magical levels, New and improved game modes, Enchanting graphics, Special boosters and bubbles, Sync game across devices, Leaderboards

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XS Gold Bars package | $0.99 | one-time |
| XS Gold Bars package | $1.99 | one-time |
| S Gold Bars package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| M Gold Bars package | $5.99 | one-time |
| S Gold Bars package | $5.99 | one-time |
| L Gold Bars package | $9.99 | one-time |
| M Gold Bars package | $11.99 | one-time |
| XL Gold Bars package | $19.99 | one-time |
| L Gold Bar package | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Detailed graphics
- 💡 Interesting levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Monetization concerns
- 🕰️ Levels too difficult without boosters

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to play new levels on iPad after iOS update
- Game freezes at certain levels
- Lives and rewards disappearing
- Connectivity issues with server

**Requested features**

- More free lives and coins
- Ability to sync progress across devices
- Fix team challenges and rewards
- Improve ad experience


### Bubble Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-pop-bubbles/id1532850907)

Engage in an addictive bubble shooter puzzle game with hundreds of levels and fun challenges. Aim, shoot, and match three or more bubbles to burst them and clear the board. Utilize powerful boosters and strategic thinking to overcome obstacles and achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of addictive levels, Classic smooth gameplay, Awesome power-ups, Unlock Fireball and Bomb boosters, Strategic bubble matching, Thousands of unique levels, No WiFi needed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP WEEKlY SUBSCRIPTION | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Starter pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Champion Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $16.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 🤓 Challenging and mentally stimulating
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive controls
- 💰 Fair monetization model with free rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎨 Repetitive visuals and gameplay
- 🎨 Limited color palette and bubble variety
- 🎮 Occasional aiming issues

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not unlocking properly after updates
- Inconsistent coin/reward distribution

**Requested features**

- More diverse bubble types and power-ups
- Ability to customize the game board or background
- Leaderboards and social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Witch 2 Saga free?

Bubble Witch 2 Saga is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bubble Pop free?

Bubble Pop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Witch 2 Saga or Bubble Pop?

Bubble Pop is rated higher. Bubble Witch 2 Saga averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while Bubble Pop averages 4.7 from 8.9K ratings.

### Do Bubble Witch 2 Saga or Bubble Pop have ads?

Both Bubble Witch 2 Saga and Bubble Pop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Witch 2 Saga or Bubble Pop?

Bubble Witch 2 Saga ships an update monthly, and Bubble Pop fortnightly. Most recently, Bubble Witch 2 Saga was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bubble Pop on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*