# Bubble Pop vs Dragon Pop

The clearest difference is rating: Dragon Pop at 4.5 against Bubble Pop's 4.1. Dragon Pop also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 57%). Bubble Pop's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 144) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Pop sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Dragon Pop sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dragon Pop holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Pop has 2.9K ratings behind it against 144, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Bubble Pop's written reviews are positive against 81% of Dragon Pop's.

Bubble Pop ships an update every 2 months, Dragon Pop every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Pop | Dragon Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-shoot-bubbles/id997700435/reviews) | **[4.5 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-pop-bubble-shooter/id1365404182/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 144 |
| Positive reviews | 57.2% of reviews | **81.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ilyon Dynamics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/604044223) | [Beijing New Vision Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1304342445) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-shoot-bubbles/id997700435)

Blast colored balls by matching three or more of the same color in this classic and addicting puzzle game. Solve thousands of challenging levels, utilize cool boosters, and plan your moves to clear the board. Enjoy unlimited lives and play anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Thousands of puzzle levels, Match 3 or more colored bubbles, Unlock powerful boosts and power-ups, Unlimited lives, Play offline (no wifi needed), Suitable for kids and adults

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coin Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful graphics
- ⏱️ Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty progression issues
- 🔧 Technical problems and crashes
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🎨 Confusing color scheme

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Progress not saving properly
- Inconsistent color recognition
- Ads interfering with gameplay

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to save/bank power-ups
- Smoother scrolling and navigation
- Improved ad implementation


### Dragon Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-pop-bubble-shooter/id1365404182)

Embark on a playful bubble shooter adventure with over 1000 levels. Match and pop colorful bubbles to rescue cute dragons. Collect stars, complete daily tasks, and enjoy vibrant graphics and cheerful music in this classic puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 bubble blasting levels, Match and pop colorful bubbles, Rescue trapped dragons, Collect stars for rewards, Complete daily tasks for coins, Beautiful graphics and animations

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Pack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and interesting gameplay
- 🌈 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging
- 🧠 Good for peripheral vision
- ⏱️ Short ads when they pop up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Unplayable due to ads
- 😩 Too many ads
- 😤 Ads after every level
- 💸 Forced to pay to go ad-free
- 🤷 Nothing special, just a bubble shooter

**Reported bugs**

- Advertisements will not close
- Cannot play game due to unclosable ads

**Requested features**

- More dragons in early stages
- Option to save progress without Facebook


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Pop free?

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

### Is Dragon Pop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Pop or Dragon Pop?

Dragon Pop is rated higher. Bubble Pop averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Dragon Pop averages 4.5 from 144 ratings.

### Do Bubble Pop or Dragon Pop have ads?

Both Bubble Pop and Dragon Pop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Pop or Dragon Pop?

Bubble Pop ships an update every 2 months, and Dragon Pop every 4 months. Most recently, Bubble Pop was updated on November 6, 2026 and Dragon Pop on November 2, 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.*