# Marble Loops vs Bubble Pop

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bubble Pop at fortnightly against Marble Loops's every 3 months. Bubble Pop also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (94% vs 79%). Marble Loops's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marble Loops sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bubble Pop sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Pop holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.8K and 9.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Marble Loops's written reviews are positive against 94% of Bubble Pop's.

Marble Loops ships an update every 3 months, Bubble Pop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marble Loops | Bubble Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-loops-bubble-shooter/id955367163/reviews) | **[4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-pop-bubbles/id1532850907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K | **9.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 325 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [伟 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/530415648) | [Sichuan Tuguan Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519386845) |

## What reviewers say

### Marble Loops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-loops-bubble-shooter/id955367163)

Engage in a highly popular and addictive Zuma-style ball game. Navigate through 150 exciting levels with intuitive controls and powerful boosters. Enjoy stunning graphics and appealing sound for an unforgettable gaming experience.

**Highlights:** 150 exciting levels, New Zuma gameplay mechanics, Slide and switch pad controls, 6 powerful power-ups, One-touch game control, Retina display graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Classic fun
- 👍 Superb
- 👍 The BEST
- 👍 Rocks
- 👍 I love this!!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 JUNK GAME
- 🐛 Not worth playing
- 🐛 Frustrating
- 🐛 Irritates me
- 🐛 So Basic and glitched

**Reported bugs**

- Suddenly knocks you off the game
- Balls suddenly don't clear anything and you have to start over
- No passing level 9-6
- Shooting balls through holes they connect to the closest chain even though there is more than enough room for the ball to go through, holes closing up when they aren't supposed to, color combination on the chain is wonky and many times the warning sound is already beeping before I am able to get rid of color chains
- Game makes me WAIT for like 5 seconds to brings balls AGAIN

**Requested features**

- Add option, next update!
- Just One Purchase. Period!
- More lives


### Bubble Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-pop-bubbles/id1532850907)

Engage in an addictive bubble shooter puzzle game with hundreds of levels and fun challenges. Aim, shoot, and match three or more bubbles to burst them and clear the board. Utilize powerful boosters and strategic thinking to overcome obstacles and achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of addictive levels, Classic smooth gameplay, Awesome power-ups, Unlock Fireball and Bomb boosters, Strategic bubble matching, Thousands of unique levels, No WiFi needed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP WEEKlY SUBSCRIPTION | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Mini Coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Champion Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $16.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 🤓 Challenging and mentally stimulating
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive controls
- 💰 Fair monetization model with free rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎨 Repetitive visuals and gameplay
- 🎨 Limited color palette and bubble variety
- 🎮 Occasional aiming issues

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not unlocking properly after updates
- Inconsistent coin/reward distribution

**Requested features**

- More diverse bubble types and power-ups
- Ability to customize the game board or background
- Leaderboards and social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marble Loops free?

Marble Loops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bubble Pop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Marble Loops or Bubble Pop?

Bubble Pop is rated higher. Marble Loops averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Bubble Pop averages 4.7 from 9.1K ratings.

### Do Marble Loops or Bubble Pop have ads?

Both Marble Loops and Bubble Pop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Marble Loops or Bubble Pop?

Marble Loops ships an update every 3 months, and Bubble Pop fortnightly. Most recently, Marble Loops was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bubble Pop on November 10, 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.*