# LINE Bubble 2 vs Friends Popcorn

The clearest difference is rating: LINE Bubble 2 at 4.7 against Friends Popcorn's 3.8. LINE Bubble 2 also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 28) and review sentiment (67% vs 55%). Friends Popcorn's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LINE Bubble 2 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Friends Popcorn sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LINE Bubble 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LINE Bubble 2 has 1.8K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of LINE Bubble 2's written reviews are positive against 55% of Friends Popcorn's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LINE Bubble 2 | Friends Popcorn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-bubble-2/id895761422/reviews)** | [3.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friends-popcorn/id1156321059/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **67.5% of reviews** | 55.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/359067226) | [Kakao Games Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002306740) |

## What reviewers say

### LINE Bubble 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-bubble-2/id895761422)

Embark on a bubble-popping adventure with beloved characters! Match and shoot bubbles to clear stages, overcome challenges, and unravel mysteries. Compete with friends and enjoy regular events.

**Highlights:** Match and pop three or more bubbles, Thousands of challenging stages, Various stage gimmicks and map types, Boss monster battles, Rankings and club features, Regular tie-up events

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Ruby | $1.99 | one-time |
| 24 Ruby | $1.99 | one-time |
| 22 Ruby | $1.99 | one-time |
| RANDOM BOX PACKAGE | $4.99 | one-time |
| 65 Ruby | $5.99 | one-time |
| 77 Ruby | $5.99 | one-time |
| 71 Ruby | $5.99 | one-time |
| RANDOM BOX PACKAGE | $5.99 | one-time |
| 260 Ruby | $19.99 | one-time |
| 240 Ruby | $19.99 | one-time |
| 420 Ruby | $29.99 | one-time |
| 800 Ruby | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and fun game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique power-ups
- 👍 Calming music
- 👍 Relaxing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficulty spikes at higher levels
- 💰 Reliance on in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of control over bubble spawns
- ⏱️ Long wait times for lives/energy

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on iOS 16.1
- Disappearing purchased items
- Inability to retrieve accounts after platform changes

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Difficulty balancing improvements
- Offline play mode
- Better rewards for completing stages


### Friends Popcorn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friends-popcorn/id1156321059)

Fuse friends to discover new ones by matching blocks and completing engaging missions. Unlock exciting game modes and earn rewards as you progress. Play with friends globally in this fun puzzle adventure.

**Highlights:** Fuse friends into new ones, Match blocks to complete missions, Diverse and interesting missions, Unlock Diamond and Bonus Levels, Global multiplayer play, Earn Gold, Diamonds, and bonuses

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item Train Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem 1 (+25%) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Potato Party Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Item Train Package 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium 5-time draw package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Thanksgiving Prize Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Potato Party Package 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem store Package1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Path of Fame Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem 2 (+30%) | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Friends Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Item Train Package 2-1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Clearance Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem store Package2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Item Train Package 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Cheer Combo | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem 3 (+30%) | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gem 3 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gem store Package3 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Gem 4 | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LINE Bubble 2 free?

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

### Is Friends Popcorn free?

Friends Popcorn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LINE Bubble 2 or Friends Popcorn?

LINE Bubble 2 is rated higher. LINE Bubble 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Friends Popcorn averages 3.8 from 28 ratings.

### Do LINE Bubble 2 or Friends Popcorn have ads?

Both LINE Bubble 2 and Friends Popcorn show ads.

### Which is updated more often, LINE Bubble 2 or Friends Popcorn?

LINE Bubble 2 ships an update monthly, and Friends Popcorn monthly. Most recently, LINE Bubble 2 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Friends Popcorn on October 26, 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.*