Comparison

Bubble Classic Doris vs The Boatman's Tale

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

Head to head
About

Bubble Classic Doris

Features
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Play the classic game of marbles Bubble Shooter on your iPhone, iPad or iPhone Touch. Addictive and fun classic game of marbles, from which it is impossible to break away. You need to form groups of different balls, and then shoot at them. Shoots the balls to make a row of three balls of the same color and then burst them. Go on exciting new levels in this game - with each new level the game will become steeper and more interesting. Enjoy an exciting exercise for your brain with puzzle mode or arcade. Features: - Puzzle for kids and adults - There is an arcade mode - More than 1500 levels of varying difficulty - Excellent gameplay

About

The Boatman's Tale

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"Every cast is an opportunity. Every return is a decision." The Boatman's Tale is not just a fishing gameโ€”itโ€™s a thrilling test of greed, strategy, and survival. Head out into the mysterious waters, catch rare fish, manage your boat's weight limit, and make it back to the harbor before the sea claims your cargo! Will you play it safe and return with a modest catch, or risk everything for that one legendary, heavy catch? ONE-TAP MASTERY, ENDLESS STRATEGY Easy to learn, hard to master. Tap to cast your line and hook your target. But beware: every fish adds weight. Overload your boat, and you might not make it back to the harbor. 100 LEVELS OF EPIC JOURNEY Sail through 8 distinct, atmospheric regions. From calm tutorial waters to the chaotic, stormy abyss. Face 12 unique fish archetypes, each with different speeds, weights, and values. SURVIVE 24 DEADLY CURSES The ocean plays tricks on the greedy. Navigate through 24 dynamic curses like "Heavy Waters," "Blind Spot," or the terrifying "Time Bomb." Adapt your strategy instantly, or lose your entire haul! UPGRADE YOUR FLEET (10 UNIQUE BOATS) Visit the Garage to spend your hard-earned Gold Doubloons. Unlock 10 different vessels, from a humble Dinghy to the legendary Trawler. Upgrade your fuel capacity, rod durability, and cargo space to dive deeper into the abyss. HARNESS POWERFUL BOOSTERS Use Harpoons for multi-catches, Nets for area clears, TNT for explosive impact, and Anchors for emergency saves. Buy Pass Cards to keep your momentum going when the sea gets too rough. Can you conquer the cursed waters and become the ultimate captain? The sea is watching.

Screenshots

Bubble Classic Doris4 screens
The Boatman's Tale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubble Classic Doris at none against The Boatman's Tale's 10. Bubble Classic Doris also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. The Boatman's Tale sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bubble Classic Doris asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Bubble Classic Doris versus The Boatman's Tale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble Classic DorisThe Boatman's Tale
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 weeks
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size104 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVadim ShendrikovUmur SECKIN

In-app purchases

None

Bubble Classic Doris

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

The Boatman's Tale

Subscriptions2
  • Ad-Free Harbor Pass (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Ad-Free Harbor Pass (Yearly)$34.991 Year
One-time8
  • 1x Net Booster$0.99
  • 1x TNT Booster$0.99
  • 1x Harpoon Booster$0.99
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  • 1x Anchor Booster$0.99
  • Sailor's Pass$1.99
  • Epic Pack$3.99
  • Mega Pack$7.99
  • Captain's Vault$12.99

Questions

Is Bubble Classic Doris free?
Bubble Classic Doris is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Boatman's Tale free?
The Boatman's Tale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bubble Classic Doris or The Boatman's Tale have ads?
The Boatman's Tale shows ads; Bubble Classic Doris does not.

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