# Sonic Forces vs Buzzy's Bubbles

The clearest difference is rating: Buzzy's Bubbles at 5.0 against Sonic Forces's 4.6. Buzzy's Bubbles also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Sonic Forces's advantage is ratings volume (140K vs 3) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sonic Forces sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Buzzy's Bubbles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Buzzy's Bubbles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonic Forces has 140K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Sonic Forces's written reviews are positive against 100% of Buzzy's Bubbles's.

Sonic Forces ships an update fortnightly, Buzzy's Bubbles every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonic Forces | Buzzy's Bubbles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (140K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-forces-pvp-race/id1262362476/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzys-bubbles/id6758266462/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **140K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 437 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEGA](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698) | [James Nickerson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679172684) |

## What reviewers say

### Sonic Forces

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-forces-pvp-race/id1262362476)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Grossing · Action, #167 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Compete in fast-paced multiplayer races as iconic characters from the Sonic universe. Dodge obstacles, use power-ups, and battle other players to cross the finish line first in this blend of endless runner and racing action.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer running and racing, Play as iconic Sonic characters, Use power-ups and battle opponents, Race through classic Sonic zones, Compete in 4-player races, Unlock content and level up characters

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RSR Offer Bundle 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sonic Forces - Pocket Money | $1.99 | one-time |
| RSR Offer Bundle 200 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Last Chance Vault | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sonic Forces - The Bag | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Bag & Extras | $4.99 | one-time |
| Character Unlock Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sonic Forces - The Crate | $9.99 | one-time |
| Team Runner Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tails’ Vault | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tails Vault Combo | $16.99 | one-time |
| Sonic Forces - The Capsule | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Wide variety of characters
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 👍 Visually pleasing graphics
- 🚀 Competitive multiplayer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent lag and connection issues
- 💰 Overly aggressive monetization
- 🔍 Unbalanced matchmaking
- 🔍 Unfair trophy distribution system
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes when opening chests
- Inconsistent performance on certain devices
- Power-up effects not working as intended
- Incorrect trophy gains/losses after races

**Requested features**

- Add more classic and fan-favorite characters
- Implement a single-player campaign mode
- Allow players to race against friends
- Improve the chest unlock system
- Reduce the grind required to level up characters


### Buzzy's Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzys-bubbles/id6758266462)

Engage in a rapid-fire bubble-popping game that tests your reflexes and strategic movement. Survive escalating waves, conquer daily challenges, and aim for the top of the leaderboards with powerful upgrades.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced gameplay, Bubble popping mechanics, Daily challenges, Leaderboard climbing, Powerful upgrades, Defeat bubble bosses

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sonic Forces free?

Sonic Forces is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Buzzy's Bubbles free?

Buzzy's Bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sonic Forces or Buzzy's Bubbles?

Buzzy's Bubbles is rated higher. Sonic Forces averages 4.6 out of 5 from 140K ratings, while Buzzy's Bubbles averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Sonic Forces or Buzzy's Bubbles have ads?

Both Sonic Forces and Buzzy's Bubbles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sonic Forces or Buzzy's Bubbles?

Sonic Forces ships an update fortnightly, and Buzzy's Bubbles every 5 days. Most recently, Sonic Forces was updated on October 23, 2026 and Buzzy's Bubbles on October 16, 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.*