Comparison

Tako Bubble vs Arrow Smash

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

Head to head
About

Tako Bubble

Help Octopus Tako pop colorful bubbles to recover lost beetle gems. Navigate deep-ocean levels, defeat monsters, and collect all the hidden treasures in this turn-based casual puzzler. Enjoy 60 levels with simple controls and no turn limits.

Highlights
  • Turn-based casual puzzler
  • Pop 3 colored bubbles to advance
  • Defeat cartoonish creatures
  • Collect hidden beetle gems
  • 60 timeless levels
  • 1-finger swipe control
  • 13 achievements
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Octopus Tako's beetle collection was blown away by a magical swirl of bubbles! Could you help it pop all the bubbles and find them back? Tako Bubble is a turn-based casual puzzler; as soon as three glittering colored bubbles are popped, Tako can get to the next level by magic! Please help it crawl through deep-ocean environments, defeat ferocious monsters, pop all the bubbles, and find back the hidden beetle gems! Features: - Simple 1-finger, 4-direction swipe control - 3 glittering, colored bubbles to pop to get past each level, easy! - 10 types of cartoonish creatures, bump them out before you’re surrounded! - 13 achievements: start your career as a secret octopus agent - 31 different pixel beetles waiting for your rescue - 60 timeless levels, no turn limit either: a pure brainpower game 60 brand new levels made exclusively for this mobile version; we hope you enjoy it! Ally & CH, 2018

About

Arrow Smash

Features
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Flappy Arrow Dunk – Pop Balloons, Smash High Scores! Get ready for a super addictive arcade adventure! In Flappy Arrow Dunk, your mission is simple — tap to flap and guide your flying arrow through the sky to pop balloons and earn points. But don’t be fooled... perfect timing and quick reflexes are key! Inspired by flappy classics, this game brings a fresh twist with balloon-popping action, smooth one-tap controls, and endless fun. Features: Simple one-touch flappy gameplay Pop colorful balloons with precision Addictive, fast-paced arcade action Challenge your reflexes and timing Compete for the highest hit streak Lightweight and perfect for quick play Whether you're a fan of Flappy Bird, Flappy dunk, or casual arcade games, Flappy Arrow Dunk will keep you hooked! Download now and start popping, flying, and smashing your way to the top!

Screenshots

Tako Bubble4 screens
Arrow Smash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arrow Smash at none against Tako Bubble's 1. Tako Bubble's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Tako Bubble sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Arrow Smash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tako Bubble versus Arrow Smash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTako BubbleArrow Smash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB88 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperI Chen ShengRashid Mumtaz

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tako Bubble

One-time1
  • No Ads$1.99
None

Arrow Smash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tako Bubble free?
Tako Bubble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arrow Smash free?
Arrow Smash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tako Bubble or Arrow Smash have ads?
Both Tako Bubble and Arrow Smash show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tako Bubble or Arrow Smash?
Tako Bubble ships an update every 2 days, and Arrow Smash every 2 days. Most recently, Tako Bubble was updated on October 24, 2026 and Arrow Smash on September 27, 2026.

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