Comparison

Connect Bubbles vs Connect the Pops!

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

Head to head
About

Connect Bubbles

Embark on a vibrant puzzle adventure connecting matching colored bubbles to clear levels. Enjoy multiple game modes, from classic challenges to timed races and relaxing Zen play. Unlock achievements and compete globally in this engaging hand-eye coordination game.

Highlights
  • Connect and burst colored bubbles
  • Multiple game modes (Classic, Time, Zen, Quest)
  • Challenging levels with special bubbles
  • Vibrant graphics and animations
  • Customizable game elements
  • Track progress and unlock achievements
  • Online leaderboards
Features
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Embark on an exhilarating puzzle adventure with Connect Bubbles®, the game that's captivating players worldwide! Join the ranks of puzzle enthusiasts and discover a world of vibrant bubbles, challenging levels, and endless fun. With its challenging levels, engaging gameplay, and endless replayability, it's the ultimate puzzle experience for players of all ages. This is a game filled with challenges and fun. Connect bubbles one by one by moving your finger across the screen to make them disappear. Form groups of three or more neighboring bubbles of the same color to bust them. Aim for the longest connections to get bigger scores. Immerse Yourself in Puzzle Paradise with these GAME MODES: - Engage in a thrilling Classic mode with unlimited levels and limited moves per level. - Race against time in Time Mode, where every second counts. - Unwind in Zen mode, where you can play endlessly without interruptions. - Conquer 345 captivating Quest levels filled with special bubbles, multipliers, prizes, and power-ups that will test your IQ and ignite your brainpower. FEATURES - Effortless gameplay that's perfect for players of all ages and skill levels. - Feast your eyes on vibrant graphics and captivating animations that bring the bubbles to life. - Immerse yourself in captivating sound effects and background music that enhance the gameplay. - Customize your game with a wide range of bubble styles, backgrounds, connectors, and more. - Track your progress with comprehensive statistics and unlock achievements that celebrate your puzzle prowess. - Vibrations - Designed for both Tablets and Phones - Offline highscores - Stylus support - Online leaderboards to compete with people everywhere - Enjoy seamless gameplay across your devices with Cloud Save, ensuring your progress is always at your fingertips. TIPS for Puzzle Triumph - Tap the screen and connect bubbles of the same color one by one. - Release the drag to make the bubbles burst and earn points. - You win 10 points for each bubble you connect and additional points if you connect more than 3 bubbles. - In order to pass from one level to another you have to achieve greater and greater scores. - At the top of the screen you will find your current score and the score you need to achieve to pass to the next level. If you have any technical problems, please email us directly at support@gsoftteam.com. Please, don’t leave support problems in our comments – we don’t check those regularly and it will take longer to fix any issues that you might encounter. Thank you for your understanding! Last but not least, a big THANK YOU goes out to everyone who has played Connect Bubbles!

About

Connect the Pops!

A visually appealing puzzle game where you connect numbered bubbles to merge them into higher values. It offers a relaxing yet addictive experience with endless fun and challenging gameplay. Compete with friends to achieve the highest scores and levels.

Highlights
  • Connect and merge numbered bubbles
  • Challenging puzzle gameplay
  • Beautifully colorful graphics
  • High score and level comparison
  • Addictive and fun
Features
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Beautifully challenging puzzle game about connecting the pops, the higher the number of the bubble, the better! More relaxing than yoga, addictive and super fun! Check out this beautifully colorful puzzle game. Move your finger over the bubbles and connect them so they merge into higher numbers. This game is full of surprises and endless fun. Compare your highscore and level with your friends, can you reach the top? Oh yeah, it is a lot harder than it looks!

Screenshots

Connect Bubbles4 screens
Connect the Pops!4 screens

Verdict

The call

Connect Bubbles and Connect the Pops! both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Connect Bubbles's written reviews are positive against 32% of Connect the Pops!'s. Connect the Pops!'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 441). On price, rating, ads 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

Both are free to download. Connect Bubbles sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Connect the Pops! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Connect Bubbles against 4.5 for Connect the Pops!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect the Pops! has 6.4K ratings behind it against 441, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Connect Bubbles's written reviews are positive against 32% of Connect the Pops!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connect Bubbles ships an update every 8 months, Connect the Pops! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Connect Bubbles versus Connect the Pops!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect BubblesConnect the Pops!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (441 ratings)4.5 (6.4K ratings)
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews — better31.9% of reviews
Number of ratings4416.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB201 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperG Soft TeamPopcore GmbH

Customer experience

Connect Bubbles

All ratings441 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral9.8%
Negative24.4%

Connect the Pops!

All ratings6,436 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews645 reviews
Positive31.9%
Neutral12.2%
Negative55.8%

User reviews

Connect Bubbles

From 441 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Good for passing time
  • 👍 Stimulating and challenging
  • 👍 Relaxing and decompressing
  • 👍 Keeps mind busy

Room to improve

  • anúncios Annoying and frequent ads
  • ⏳ Long wait times for lives
  • ⏳ Timer continues after exiting
  • ✋ Difficulty selecting bubbles
  • 🚫 No clear goal in classic mode

Connect the Pops!

From 6.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Fun and addictive game
  • 🧠 Helps improve math skills
  • 🕰️ Good time-passer

Room to improve

  • 🤖 Too many ads
  • 🚫 Impossible to lose
  • 🤔 Lack of clear goals or challenges

Bugs and requests

Connect Bubbles

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 🐛 Game crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Connected lines jump unexpectedly
  • 🐛 Connection issues when trying to connect
  • 🐛 Touch input not always accurate

Requested features

5 requests
  • Advertisement free version
  • Option to compete against past scores
  • Option to compete with others
  • Larger bubbles and fewer on screen
  • Save progress after closing app

Connect the Pops!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game progress not saving
  • Frequent crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Worldwide leaderboard
  • Reward system for leveling up
  • More themes and customization options

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Connect Bubbles

One-time13
  • 30 Gold$0.99
  • Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 2$0.99
  • Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 3$0.99
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  • Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 1$0.99
  • Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 5$0.99
  • Unlock Themes$1.99
  • Unlock Zen Game Mode$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 160 Gold$4.99
  • Remove Ads & Unlock Features$5.99
  • 330 Gold$8.99
  • 700 Gold$15.99
  • 1500 Gold$27.99
1 purchases

Connect the Pops!

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Connect Bubbles free?
Connect Bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Connect the Pops! free?
Connect the Pops! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Connect Bubbles or Connect the Pops!?
Connect Bubbles and Connect the Pops! are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 441 and 6.4K ratings respectively.
Do Connect Bubbles or Connect the Pops! have ads?
Both Connect Bubbles and Connect the Pops! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Connect Bubbles or Connect the Pops!?
Connect Bubbles ships an update every 8 months, and Connect the Pops! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Connect Bubbles was updated on October 8, 2026 and Connect the Pops! on October 14, 2026.

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