# Bubble Tap vs Glowing Spheres

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Tap at 4.5 against Glowing Spheres's 4.0. Bubble Tap also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Glowing Spheres's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Tap sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Glowing Spheres asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bubble Tap holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Bubble Tap's written reviews are positive against 100% of Glowing Spheres's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Tap | Glowing Spheres |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tap-bubble-popper/id1003134085/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowing-spheres/id1161322208/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Colin Lyders](https://appshunter.io/developer/820715591) | [Martin List](https://appshunter.io/developer/1160761022) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tap-bubble-popper/id1003134085)

Tap groups of 2 or more same-colored bubbles to pop them and earn points. Choose between Standard and Color modes, customize your background, and compete on global leaderboards. Earn bonus bubbles or purchase packs to enhance gameplay.

**Highlights:** Two game modes: Standard & Color, Customizable screen background, Bonus bubble mechanic, Global Leaderboard integration, Achievements and game stats, Undo last tap functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bonus Bubble 10 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Bubble 25 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Bubble 50 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


### Glowing Spheres

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowing-spheres/id1161322208)

An entertaining 80s-themed puzzle game where players match spheres of the same color to earn points. Achieve a bonus by clearing all spheres. Compete to beat your high score with a retro soundtrack and visuals.

**Highlights:** 80s retro theme, Match same-colored spheres, Collect points, Special bonus for clearing all spheres, High score competition, Funky music and sound effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Tap free?

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

### Is Glowing Spheres free?

Glowing Spheres is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Tap or Glowing Spheres?

Bubble Tap is rated higher. Bubble Tap averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Glowing Spheres averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bubble Tap or Glowing Spheres have ads?

Bubble Tap shows ads; Glowing Spheres does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Tap or Glowing Spheres?

Bubble Tap ships an update every 2 months, and Glowing Spheres every 2 months. Most recently, Bubble Tap was updated on October 24, 2026 and Glowing Spheres on October 13, 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.*