# Popping Bubbles

> Bubble bursting madness!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ape.webapp.bubbles](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ape.webapp.bubbles)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ape.webapp.bubbles`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Brandon Stecklein
- **Category:** GAME\_CASUAL
- **Downloads:** 392,740
- **Rating:** 4.02 / 5 (1,245 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.8.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2013-01-15
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ape.webapp.bubbles)
- **Website:** [https://apps.ape-apps.com/popping-bubbles/](https://apps.ape-apps.com/popping-bubbles/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://apps.ape-apps.com/popping-bubbles/privacy.html](https://apps.ape-apps.com/popping-bubbles/privacy.html)

## Description

Popping Bubbles is a fun and engaging casual bubble bursting game suitable for players of all ages. The game challenges you to pop multi-colored bubbles before they reach the top of the screen, while avoiding toxic gas bubbles that can reduce your score. With simple gameplay mechanics, players can trigger epic combination moves by popping four bubbles in a row, unlocking "Thunder Mode" featuring golden bubbles and extra points.

This Chrome extension offers five exciting gameplay modes including easy, medium, hard, casual, and endless bubbles modes, accommodating all skill levels. It features global leaderboards and achievements to keep players motivated. Developed by Ape Apps, Popping Bubbles is designed to provide hours of hand-eye coordination fun and continuous updates based on player feedback.

## Rankings

- #113,336 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.ape.webapp.bubbles.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users praise Popping Bubbles as a relaxing, toddler-friendly game with endless mode and simple gameplay, enjoyed by kids and caregivers. However, reviews repeatedly flag intrusive ads (bottom banners and external links) and ad-driven experience, sometimes described as scam-like. The app also seems to require an internet connection, has loading issues and frequent glitches, and the sound cannot be muted. Overall, strong appeal for children but major usability and safety concerns due to ads and connectivity.

### Pros

- Calming/relaxing game for kids
- Endless mode is great for toddlers
- Simple, easy-to-play concept loved by kids
- Kid-friendly appeal; praised by parents/teachers

### Cons

- Ad-heavy experience with intrusive banners and external links (some reviews call it a scam)
- Requires internet connection / not reliably offline
- Sound/music cannot be turned off / persists
- Frequent crashes, loading issues and glitches (URL not found, pausing)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ape.webapp.bubbles)