Comparison

Tiny Bubbles vs Gemera

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

Head to head
About

Tiny Bubbles

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
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Winner of over a dozen gaming awards. Play with squishy clusters of soap bubbles in this mesmerizing puzzle game. Inflate, mix, match, pop, and win with hundreds of goals to complete. INNOVATIVE NEW GAMEPLAY Fill bubbles with colorful air and push nearby bubbles around using the physics of real bubbles! Break edges between bubbles to mix new colors and create matches of 4 or more. Plan your strategy from a list of moves to build up cascading chain reactions for dazzling bonuses. HOURS OF AMAZING CONTENT Experience unique surprises down every path! Each of the over 170 handmade puzzles requires new thinking and twisting strategies with ever increasing challenges. Play in 3 different game modes: PUZZLES, ARCADE, and INFINITY. Try to beat 35 bubbly achievements that will give your brain a workout. RELAXING AND ATMOSPHERIC Relaxing ambient music gracefully integrates with the satisfying sounds of popping bubbles. Put on a pair of headphones and experience a new level of flow and mindfulness. Play Infinity mode to earn helpful hint tickets. LIFE-LIKE SOAP BUBBLE PHYSICS From the vision of artist/coder/designer Stu Denman and inspired by the work of his MIT scientist grandfather, the game brings the beauty of nature to your screen. Incredibly fluid “molecular dynamics engine” animates hundreds of bubbles at 60 FPS. CHARMING CREATURES Help tiny aquatic creatures that are trapped in the bubbles. Avoid greedy jelly crabs and spiky urchins. Love him or hate him, a curious fish named Bloop will surely reveal your nature as an optimist or a pessimist. COLOR-BLIND MODE Featuring an innovative color-blind mode that provides an authentic and accessible game experience without intrusive icons or patterns. * No advertisements or in-app purchases. * ------ AWARDS ------ ● Winner, Best Mobile Game, Gamer's Voice Award at SXSW ● Winner, Best Quickplay, 14th International Mobile Gaming Awards ● Winner, Google Indie Games Festival ● Grand Prize Winner, The Label's Indie Showdown ● Official Selection, The PAX 10, Penny Arcade Expo West ● Winner, Amazon Games Forum Showdown ● Winner, Seattle Indie Game Competition ● Winner, Best Overall Game, Intel Buzz Workshop ● Official Selection, Indie Megabooth, PAX West ● Official Selection, Made With Unity Showcase ● Finalist, Intel Level Up ● Finalist, Best Gameplay, AzPlay, Spain

About

Gemera

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Gemera is a polished match-3 puzzle game with fast, satisfying gameplay and a distinctive gem-themed style. Swipe gems to create matches of 3 or more, build score combos, progress through increasingly challenging levels and chase a place on the high-score table. Key features: • Classic match-3 gameplay with smooth swipe controls • Special prism gem created from 5-in-a-row matches • Strategic color-clearing mechanic for bigger board clears • Progressive challenge with advancing levels • High-score leaderboard with initials entry • Multiple soundtrack choices • Polished visual effects and modern neon-inspired presentation Gemera Pro: • Full access beyond the free levels • Hint button to reveal a possible move • Zen Mode for endless, relaxed play • Game Skins for alternate gem palettes • Pro line power gems from 4-matches • Player stats for games, matches, combos and power clears

Screenshots

Tiny Bubbles4 screens
Gemera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gemera at Free against Tiny Bubbles's $3.99. Gemera also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Tiny Bubbles's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On ads 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

Gemera is free to download; Tiny Bubbles costs $3.99 up front. Gemera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tiny Bubbles asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tiny Bubbles ships an update every 2 months, Gemera every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tiny Bubbles versus Gemera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny BubblesGemera
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (3.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPine Street Codeworks LLCWolfram Wacker

Bugs and requests

Tiny Bubbles

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect level completion conditions
  • Hint system not functioning properly

Requested features

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

Gemera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tiny Bubbles

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gemera

One-time1
  • Gemera Pro$0.99

Questions

Is Tiny Bubbles free?
Tiny Bubbles costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gemera free?
Gemera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tiny Bubbles or Gemera have ads?
Neither Tiny Bubbles nor Gemera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tiny Bubbles or Gemera?
Tiny Bubbles ships an update every 2 months, and Gemera every 5 days. Most recently, Tiny Bubbles was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gemera on October 23, 2026.

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