Comparison

Pop Octopus! vs Brainrot OddOneOut

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

Head to head
About

Pop Octopus!

A popular puzzle game where players tap groups of same-colored octopi to pop them. Achieve higher scores by popping more octopi and clearing the board, with a magic bubble to aid in strategic moves.

Highlights
  • Tap same-colored octopi
  • Pop groups for points
  • Score formula for high scores
  • Bonus for clearing the board
  • Magic bubble for color changes
  • Strategic gameplay
Features
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This is the most popular game all over the world, once you start, you can't stop! How to play: 1.Tap at least 2 neighboring octopi with the same color 2.Pop them with the most octopi Tips on Scoring: 1.The more octopi you pop, the more scores you will get. Formula: Score= Octopi*Octopi*5 2.Try to clear all octopi, the least octopi you left, the more bonus you will get. Formula: Bonus=2000- Octopi*Octopi *20 3.You will get 2000 bonus after all octopi are cleared. Magic Bubble can change a octopus to any colors you want, use it when you try to connect as more cats as you can , to achieve a higher score.

About

Brainrot OddOneOut

Features
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Train your brain with Brainrot: OddOneOut! Are you ready to spot what doesn’t belong? Brainrot: OddOneOut is a charming and deceptively tricky brain game where your job is simple—find the one that’s different! Features: 100+ hand-crafted levels with increasing difficulty Adorable characters and expressive animations Simple gameplay with challenging visual puzzles Great for kids and adults alike! Each level challenges your attention to detail and tests how sharp your eyes really are. Whether you're playing for a quick break or aiming to master every stage, Brainrot: OddOneOut will keep your brain smiling. Can you spot the odd one out in every challenge? Download now and give your brain a fun little workout!

Screenshots

Pop Octopus!3 screens
Brainrot OddOneOut3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brainrot OddOneOut at none against Pop Octopus!'s 5. Pop Octopus!'s advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.6). 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. Pop Octopus! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Brainrot OddOneOut asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pop Octopus! ships an update every 6 weeks, Brainrot OddOneOut monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pop Octopus! versus Brainrot OddOneOut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPop Octopus!Brainrot OddOneOut
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhenlai XiaMin-Young Jung

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pop Octopus!

One-time5
  • 5 Magic Bubbles$0.99
  • 18 Magic Bubbles$2.99
  • 35 Magic Bubbles$4.99
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  • 100 Magic Bubbles$9.99
  • 256 Magic Bubbles$19.99
None

Brainrot OddOneOut

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pop Octopus! free?
Pop Octopus! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brainrot OddOneOut free?
Brainrot OddOneOut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pop Octopus! or Brainrot OddOneOut have ads?
Neither Pop Octopus! nor Brainrot OddOneOut shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pop Octopus! or Brainrot OddOneOut?
Pop Octopus! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Brainrot OddOneOut monthly. Most recently, Pop Octopus! was updated on October 6, 2026 and Brainrot OddOneOut on October 20, 2026.

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