# Tiny Bubbles vs PIYON'S GUARDIAN

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tiny Bubbles at every 2 months against PIYON'S GUARDIAN's every 19 months. Tiny Bubbles also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 1). PIYON'S GUARDIAN's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Tiny Bubbles costs $3.99 and PIYON'S GUARDIAN $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PIYON'S GUARDIAN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Bubbles has 3.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Tiny Bubbles's written reviews are positive against 100% of PIYON'S GUARDIAN's.

Tiny Bubbles ships an update every 2 months, PIYON'S GUARDIAN every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Bubbles | PIYON'S GUARDIAN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-bubbles/id1116006048/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piyons-guardian/id1516139319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 127 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pine Street Codeworks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116006047) | [Hideki Kubo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512674908) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-bubbles/id1116006048)

An award-winning puzzle game where players manipulate squishy soap bubbles. Mix colors, create chain reactions, and solve hundreds of unique challenges. Offers a relaxing experience with atmospheric music and fluid physics.

**Highlights:** Inflate, mix, match, and pop bubbles, Physics-based bubble manipulation, Hundreds of unique puzzles, Multiple game modes (Puzzles, Arcade, Infinity), Relaxing ambient music and sounds, Color-blind accessibility mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 🎶 Relaxing and soothing soundtrack
- 💡 Unique and creative puzzle mechanics
- 👍 Challenging yet satisfying gameplay
- 🕹️ Intuitive and easy to learn controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Unclear instructions and tutorial
- 🕰️ Time-based puzzles can feel stressful
- 🔒 Limited hint system and paywall
- 🔚 Not enough new levels after completion

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect level completion conditions
- Hint system not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Endless/infinite mode without time limits
- Improved hint system and accessibility
- Cloud save/sync across devices


### PIYON'S GUARDIAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piyons-guardian/id1516139319)

Experience a retro electronic game with unique characters and gameplay variations. Recreate a nostalgic atmosphere with authentic instructions and visual elements. Enjoy a classic gaming experience designed for a simpler time.

**Highlights:** Unlockable characters with unique rules, Easier 'Game B' mode without companion, Nostalgic atmosphere recreation, Authentic retro instructions, Deteriorating reflectors and polarizers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Bubbles free?

Tiny Bubbles costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PIYON'S GUARDIAN free?

PIYON'S GUARDIAN costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Bubbles or PIYON'S GUARDIAN?

PIYON'S GUARDIAN is rated higher. Tiny Bubbles averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while PIYON'S GUARDIAN averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tiny Bubbles or PIYON'S GUARDIAN have ads?

Neither Tiny Bubbles nor PIYON'S GUARDIAN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Bubbles or PIYON'S GUARDIAN?

Tiny Bubbles ships an update every 2 months, and PIYON'S GUARDIAN every 19 months. Most recently, Tiny Bubbles was updated on November 6, 2026 and PIYON'S GUARDIAN on November 3, 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.*