Comparison

CU Big Bang vs BUBBLE BOBBLE classic

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

Head to head
About

CU Big Bang

Explore virtual worlds, collect crystals by tapping on them, and exchange them for real data and voice bundles. Renewed weekly tries allow for continuous gameplay, with opportunities to win prizes at partner locations.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality exploration
  • Crystal collection gameplay
  • Exchange crystals for data/voice bundles
  • Weekly try renewal
  • In-person partner challenges
  • Virtual mode gameplay
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After you download the application, open your CU data (3G/4G) and you will automatically connect.  You will be able to play with WiFi afterwards.Press Play, check your mission and begin the game! Look for all the CU worlds that are moving around you, tap on them and gather crystals!The more the taps, the more the crystals. After you complete the game, check how many crystals you have gathered and visit the Shop to exchange them with real Data and Voice bundles. Experience the game, exploring the CU world in a parallel dimension, in Virtual mode. You used all your tries and you want to play again? You tries are renewed every week. Furthermore, visit a CU Around Partner and live the CU Around Worlds experience. Play, explore, solve the riddle and win! Did you manage to visit all the partners and use all of your tries? Your tries are renewed every week.! Are you able to explore all the worlds that are hiding around you? Open into new dimensions. P.S. With your first login, you will win 3000 crystals that you can exchange with the bundle of your choice!

About

BUBBLE BOBBLE classic

Relive the classic arcade experience with this beloved title. Capture enemies in bubbles and defeat them using intuitive controls. Discover power-ups and special bubbles to aid your quest through challenging stages.

Highlights
  • Capture enemies with bubbles
  • Automatic shot function
  • Collect alphabet bubbles for extra lives
  • Power-up items to enhance abilities
  • Special bubbles with unique effects
  • Unlockable super game mode
Features
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Classic Arcade Game with the main character ‘Bubblun’ to capture enemies with bubble and defeat it. [How to Control] Able to move left and right on the screen, and press the fire and jump buttons to play. [Game Feature] - Conveniently fire the bubbles with the automatic shot function. - Able to get an extra life through gathering alphabet bubbles E, X, T, E, N, D. - Able to get additional scores through hamburger, hot-dog, sushi, banana, and ice cream after defeating all enemies on the stage. - The skull monsters are going to appear and chase if the player cannot clear the stage in a certain amount of time. - Able to change the original or full screen aspect ratio in the setting. - Super game is available after normal game is cleared. - Supported achievement and leaderboard. [Power-up Item] - Yellow candy: Increasing speed of blowing bubbles. - Pink candy: Increasing range of blowing bubbles. - Blue candy: Increasing bubbles’ flying speed. - Red shoes: Increasing Bubblun’s movement speeds. [Special Bubble] - Water bubbles: Special bubble that flows the water down to defeat the enemies. - Fire bubbles: Special bubble that drops the fire and creates multiple fires. - Lightning bubbles: Special bubble that can be blown horizontally to defeat the enemies. [Item] - Holy water: Removing all enemies on the screen, and available to get additional scores in limited time. - Parasol: Allows to jump numerous stages. Depends on color of parasol, the jumped stages are different. - Magical staff: All remaining bubbles on the screen will turn into food, and also a large food will fall down. - Sky blue Ring: Able to get extra points each time the Bubblun moves. - Chack’n Heart: Transforms to invincible Bubblun that defeat the enemies. - Magical necklaces: Shining ball bounces around the stage, and defeat the enemies. - Clock: Freezing the monsters in certain amount of time. © TAITO CORPORATION 1986, 2020 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mobirixplayen YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/user/mobirix1

Screenshots

CU Big Bang4 screens
BUBBLE BOBBLE classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BUBBLE BOBBLE classic at 73% against CU Big Bang's 33%. BUBBLE BOBBLE classic also leads on ratings volume (495 vs 78) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). CU Big Bang's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. BUBBLE BOBBLE classic sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. CU Big Bang asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CU Big Bang holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BUBBLE BOBBLE classic has 495 ratings behind it against 78, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of CU Big Bang's written reviews are positive against 73% of BUBBLE BOBBLE classic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CU Big Bang versus BUBBLE BOBBLE classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCU Big BangBUBBLE BOBBLE classic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (78 ratings) — better4.5 (495 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews73.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings78495 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB160 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVodafone GreeceMOBIRIX

Customer experience

CU Big Bang

All ratings78 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

BUBBLE BOBBLE classic

All ratings495 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews548 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative15.5%

Bugs and requests

CU Big Bang

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

BUBBLE BOBBLE classic

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on startup
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Graphical glitches and visual issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Controller support
  • Customizable controls
  • Save progress and continue later
  • Two-player mode
  • Level select or checkpoint system

In-app purchases

None

CU Big Bang

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

BUBBLE BOBBLE classic

One-time6
  • Purchase 300 Dia$2.99
  • Purchase 500 Dia$4.99
  • Purchase 1,100 Dia$9.99
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  • Purchase 3,600 Dia$29.99
  • Purchase 6,500 Dia$49.99
  • Purchase 15,000 Dia$99.99

Questions

Is CU Big Bang free?
CU Big Bang is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BUBBLE BOBBLE classic free?
BUBBLE BOBBLE classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CU Big Bang or BUBBLE BOBBLE classic?
CU Big Bang is rated higher. CU Big Bang averages 4.8 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while BUBBLE BOBBLE classic averages 4.5 from 495 ratings.
Do CU Big Bang or BUBBLE BOBBLE classic have ads?
BUBBLE BOBBLE classic shows ads; CU Big Bang does not.
Which is updated more often, CU Big Bang or BUBBLE BOBBLE classic?
CU Big Bang ships an update fortnightly, and BUBBLE BOBBLE classic fortnightly. Most recently, CU Big Bang was updated on September 6, 2026 and BUBBLE BOBBLE classic on September 25, 2026.

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