# Bubbles — Drag to create. Tap to pop. > Interactive bubble creation and popping app for toddlers and parents. (iPhone/iPad app by Jesse Grosjean.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles/id284288607 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jesse Grosjean](https://appshunter.io/developer/284288610) - Category: Entertainment, Games, Casual, Family - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 3.20/5 from 64 App Store ratings · 507 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 2 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2019-02-12 - Data updated: 2026-09-09 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles/id284288607/reviews.md ## What is Bubbles? For toddlers and parents who need a fun distraction. • Hear bubbles popping. • See bubbles fly from your fingers. • Feel gravity pull your bubbles downward. • Draw bubble letters, numbers, and shapes. I created Bubbles to entertain my daughter for a 12 hour plane flight to Korea in 2008 (She's 16 now!). I hope it provides some entertainment for you and your kids too. My favorite is to play Bubbles with my kids before bed. We try to draw letters, numbers, or just fling them about. Tip: Flip your iPad or iPhone upside down to slow the bubbles down for easier drawing. Have fun! ## Key features - Create bubbles by dragging - Pop bubbles by tapping - See bubbles fly - Experience gravity physics - Draw bubble letters - Draw bubble numbers - Draw bubble shapes ## What do users think of Bubbles? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🎨 Visually appealing bubbles - 🧒 Great for entertaining toddlers - 🕰️ Relaxing and calming - 🎉 Fun for all ages **Cons** - 🔍 Limited features and functionality - 🔜 Bubbles disappear too quickly - 💰 Paid in-app purchases removed - 🤯 Creepy bubble faces **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on certain devices - Issues with recent updates - Inability to access previous purchases **Most requested features** - More bubble customization options - Ability to keep bubbles on screen longer - Restore previous in-app purchases - Add different bubble types and styles ## Recent user reviews (10 of 507) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles/id284288607/reviews.md ### 5/5 — One of my first apps *2026-03-14, version 4.2* This is still as wonderful as it was when I first experienced and now my children get to be just as amazed as I was eighteen years later. ### 5/5 — Still a hit with toddlers *2025-08-03, version 4.2* Had this app since it came out, about 15 years. It’s never left my phone. Useful for kids from about ages 1 to 3 to amuse themselves. ### 5/5 — 😍💯 *2024-09-28, version 4.2* ”Good job!”👍🏻 ### 5/5 — Gentle simple amusement. *2024-09-24, version 4.2* I have used this on several occasions to keep very little kids occupied. Only problem is when you get your phone back your screen will need a very good clean. 🙃 ### 5/5 — Great classic app *2024-03-16, version 4.2* Very sorry to see the negative reviews with in app purchases (seems like handled poorly) BUT I did want to say, this app is magical. One of the very first apps I ever installed and taught me the “feel” of touch screen. It’s a sweet, simple app. Really a work of genius. I love it, and always will. Please keep it going forever. ### 5/5 — Best bubbles app ever made *2024-03-06, version 4.2* I’m glad this is still around, but for some reason it’s hard to find it on the App Store. It seems to have gotten updated recently to keep working. Glad I have it since 2009 and the negative reviews are probably not from the target audience. lol ### 5/5 — So awesome *2023-01-13, version 4.2* I love this game so calm and relaxing ### 2/5 — I paid for it *2019-07-21, version 4.1.1* I paid for the extras and now I can't even access them! My son loves the leaves. I think I should still be able to access my paid extras. I'm not very happy right now. I enjoyed buying extra "bubbles" I understand getting rid of them, but I'd still like to access my previous purchases!! Now, 6 years later, I have a 10 month old again and miss the fun falling items. Balloons, leaves....😫 ### 5/5 — Great game *2019-04-03, version 4.1.1* This game has been great for 2 of y kids and the first thing I let them do on any electronic I wis they would make it a screen saver and an update as gesture control needs to be off for kids to use it’s I would love to see options like that added and a Pw to close the app as it is great for kids but I really don’t want a 2 year old using anything else on my iPad or less occasional phone ### 4/5 — Simple but fun *2018-07-19, version 4.1.1* My only concern is that I can’t find a way to access settings and the developer page says this app has in-app purchases which makes me nervous if I can’t see how to get to the in-app Store - otherwise is mind numbingly fun. ## Frequently asked questions about Bubbles ### What does the Bubbles app do? This app allows users, particularly toddlers, to create and interact with bubbles on their screen. You can drag to create bubbles, tap them to pop, and even draw letters, numbers, and shapes with them. It aims to provide a fun and engaging distraction. ### What are the key features of Bubbles? Key features include the ability to create bubbles by dragging your finger, pop them by tapping, see them fly across the screen, and experience a simulated gravity effect. It also allows for drawing letters, numbers, and shapes using bubbles. ### Is Bubbles free to use? Yes, the app is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, making it a straightforward free experience for users. ### What is the best way to use Bubbles with young children? Parents can use this app as a fun distraction, especially during travel or before bedtime. Trying to draw letters, numbers, or shapes together can be an engaging activity. Flipping the device upside down can slow the bubbles down for easier drawing. ### What devices is Bubbles compatible with? The description mentions using the app on an iPad or iPhone, suggesting it is compatible with iOS devices. It is designed for touch-screen interaction. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.2 — 2022-04-28 • Updated for latest iOS ### 4.1.1 — 2015-08-04 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Bug fix release, should now work on IOS 7 without crashing. ### 4.1 — 2015-07-21 Bubbles are now a little more lively. They fade over time and a parallax effect is applied. These are small tweaks that I don't think will be noticeable unless you really look for them. But I do think they subtly make the bubble feel a little more alive while helping to make new bubbles "pop" out a bit better. If you are experience the crash on start problem please email me jesse@hogbaysoftware.com. It haven't been able to reproduce the problem an need your help. ### 4.0 — 2015-07-04 Once again it's simpily about bubbles. Somewhere along the way, in the name of "make it better", I lost what I liked most about Bubbles. It's a simple app meant for small children and parents. It doesn't need in-app-purchases, fancy animations, and options screens. That's all gone now. Bubbles 4 is just about bubbles. Drag to create & tap to pop. I've made the animations better for little kids. It's now easier to see POPS! And new bubbles arive in style instead of like giant slow jellyfishes. I've also added a special drawing mode. My favorite way to use Bubbles in collaboratively with kid in lap. Often we try to draw letters and shapes. This is now much easier in special "slow bubbles" mode. Flip your iPad or iPhone upside down and the Bubbles will slow down and stay in place making drawing much easier. "Shake" to clear them all, or turn your iPad or Phone to make them drop off screen. Bubbles 4 is also a rewrite that modernized all the code to keep Bubbles working many years down the road. I hope you and your kids have fun with it. ### 3.3.1 — 2013-09-20 Bug fixes ## Apps similar to Bubbles | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Popping Balloon Pop For Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popping-balloon-pop-for-kids/id1456119478) | — | $2.99 | Entertainment | | [Wa Kingyo LE - Goldfish Pond](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wa-kingyo-le-goldfish-pond/id333192368) | 4.5 (419) | Free | Entertainment | | [KiraFlow : Flowing Glitter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiraflow-flowing-glitter/id1525172102) | 4.6 (315) | Free | Entertainment | | [Fluids & Particle Simulation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluids-and-particle-simulation/id1532653221) | 4.7 (770) | Free | Entertainment | | [Callsheet: Find Cast & Crew](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callsheet-find-cast-and-crew/id1672356376) | 4.9 (2,691) | Free | Entertainment | | [Bentkey \| Kids Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bentkey-kids-entertainment/id6468091444) | 4.7 (2,056) | Free | Entertainment | ## Related topics [123 kids fun bubbles games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/123-kids-fun-bubbles-games) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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