# Bubblard vs Alien Schmalien

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubblard at none against Alien Schmalien's 1. Bubblard also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). Alien Schmalien's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 25 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alien Schmalien sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bubblard asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bubblard against 5.0 for Alien Schmalien. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Bubblard ships an update every 25 months, Alien Schmalien every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubblard | Alien Schmalien |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubblard/id1144906552/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-schmalien-virtual-pet/id6753153095/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dream-Up](https://appshunter.io/developer/445196122) | [Richard Stokes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684839871) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubblard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubblard/id1144906552)

Navigate a challenging race, skillfully avoiding obstacles to keep your bubble intact. This game demands quick reflexes and agility to succeed. It's a great way to pass the time with its original graphics and simple gameplay.

**Highlights:** Crazy Race gameplay, Avoid spikes, Keep bubble alive, Quick and agile controls, Original graphics, Easy to play, Pass time

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Alien Schmalien

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-schmalien-virtual-pet/id6753153095)

Nurture a unique alien companion with this retro-inspired virtual pet game. Feed, clean, and entertain your extraterrestrial friend, customizing its appearance and unlocking cosmic accessories. Experience classic handheld vibes with a quirky personality and persistent gameplay.

**Highlights:** Feed, clean, and rest your alien, Customize with hats, sunglasses, and more, Unlock starry backdrops and cosmic effects, Retro 4-shade green pixel art, Persistent pet that lives when away, Catch UFO sightings for rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alien Wardrobe | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubblard free?

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

### Is Alien Schmalien free?

Alien Schmalien is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubblard or Alien Schmalien?

Bubblard and Alien Schmalien are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Bubblard or Alien Schmalien have ads?

Bubblard shows ads; Alien Schmalien does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubblard or Alien Schmalien?

Bubblard ships an update every 25 months, and Alien Schmalien every 2 days. Most recently, Bubblard was updated on September 11, 2026 and Alien Schmalien on September 9, 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.*