Comparison

Train Words vs Bubble Saga

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Train Words

Engage in a turn-based word game where you build words from letter tiles on a train. Compete against players worldwide in timed rounds across multiple languages and levels.

Highlights
  • Turn-based gameplay
  • Device-to-device communication
  • Global multiplayer
  • 10 languages supported
  • 12 levels
  • Player statistics and rankings
  • Achievements
Features
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Train Words is a turn-based device-to-device communication word game from the developers of Yatzy World. You play 3 rounds (2 minutes each) where you build and submit as many words as possible using pawns from a letter train. You can play against anyone in the whole world. Train Words features: - Train Words points - 10 different languages - 12 levels - Player titles - Nickname and profile picture - Top rankings (the whole world or just you and your friends) - Player statistics - Pair statistics - Achievements - Connection to Facebook - Friends list - Chat Train Words is part of the World Board Games series, but is NOT based on a classic board game. For help/support, error reports and/or constructive critisism, please do not hesitate to contact us at: www.worldboardgames.com Enjoy Train Words! Copyright © Mattias Simonsson (SIMIT) & Daniel Lidström (Liddan IT) 2016-2018.

About

Bubble Saga

Match and merge identical bubbles to create satisfying chain reactions. This casual puzzle game features simple controls, cozy art, and rewarding stages with collectibles, perfect for quick, mood-boosting breaks.

Highlights
  • Match identical bubbles
  • Drag to merge
  • Satisfying chain reactions
  • Cozy art and sound
  • Changing stages
  • Collectibles
Features
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Cats meet bubbles—three minutes to a brighter mood. • Match identical bubbles, drag to merge, and enjoy satisfying chain reactions • Simple controls and cozy art—every merge comes with responsive visuals and sound • Changing stages and collectibles make short breaks feel rewarding Play a quick round and help the cat bring color and order back to life.

Screenshots

Train Words4 screens
Bubble Saga4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Saga at 5.0 against Train Words's 3.8. Bubble Saga also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Train Words's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Train Words sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Bubble Saga asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubble Saga holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 11 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Words ships an update every 2 months, Bubble Saga every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Train Words versus Bubble Saga: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain WordsBubble Saga
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (11 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1111
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB205 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimitLadaneta Games

Customer experience

Train Words

All ratings11 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral16.7%
Negative22.2%

Bubble Saga

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Train Words

One-time4
  • Remove Delay$1.99
  • Pair Statistics$1.99
  • Premium$2.99
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  • 100 Concurrent Games$6.99
None

Bubble Saga

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Train Words free?
Train Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Saga free?
Bubble Saga is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Train Words or Bubble Saga?
Bubble Saga is rated higher. Train Words averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Bubble Saga averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do Train Words or Bubble Saga have ads?
Bubble Saga shows ads; Train Words does not.
Which is updated more often, Train Words or Bubble Saga?
Train Words ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Saga every 9 days. Most recently, Train Words was updated on October 4, 2026 and Bubble Saga on October 9, 2026.

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