Pop Octopus! vs Floodix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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?
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Verdict
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
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pop Octopus! | Floodix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Zhenlai Xia | NICO SCHOLER |
In-app purchases
Pop Octopus!
- 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
Floodix
- Remove Ads$2.99









