Comparison

Pop Octopus! vs Floodix

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

Floodix

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Floodix – Color Flood Puzzle Floodix is a smart color puzzle game that puts your strategy to the test. Start on a random tile and choose colors to flood the board step by step. Your goal: color every cell, using as few moves as possible. Easy to grasp, challenging to master. How to play Tap a color to spread your flood from the start point. Each move takes over all neighboring tiles of that color. Flood the entire board before you run out of moves. Features • Campaign mode: 100 handcrafted levels across 5 difficulty levels, from beginner to expert • Daily Challenge: A new puzzle every day, with streaks and a reason to come back daily • Free Play: Endless random boards, ready anytime • 3-Star ratings: Play each level to hit or beat the target and go for top results • Achievements: Unlock trophies like Speed Demon, No Regrets, Triple Threat and more • Power-ups: When you get stuck, use a hint or undo your last move No subscription, no interruptions With the one-time purchase "No Ads", enjoy a distraction-free gaming experience. Whether you have 2 minutes or 2 hours: Floodix is your brain workout on the go. Can you flood the whole board?

Screenshots

Pop Octopus!3 screens
Floodix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pop Octopus! at 5.1.1 against Floodix's 13.0. On price, update cadence, 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. Pop Octopus! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Floodix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pop Octopus! versus Floodix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPop Octopus!Floodix
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB25 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperZhenlai XiaNICO SCHOLER

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
1 purchases

Floodix

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Pop Octopus! free?
Pop Octopus! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Floodix free?
Floodix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pop Octopus! or Floodix have ads?
Neither Pop Octopus! nor Floodix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pop Octopus! or Floodix?
Pop Octopus! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Floodix every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pop Octopus! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Floodix on November 5, 2026.

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