Comparison

AR Bubble vs Bubbles AR/MR

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

Head to head
About

AR Bubble

Experience the joy of blowing and popping virtual soap bubbles in your real environment using augmented reality. Interact by tapping or blowing into your device's microphone, and enjoy unique, shimmering bubbles that float and pop with satisfying effects.

Highlights
  • Blow virtual bubbles via tap or microphone
  • Pop bubbles with particle effects and haptic feedback
  • Create giant bubbles with long-press
  • Dynamic wind simulation for natural drift
  • Iridescent rainbow shimmer on bubbles
  • Live blow strength indicator
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Do you remember the time, when you last had fun with soap bubbles? Now you can do this just using your device — and it's better than ever. AR Bubble is an augmented reality app that lets you blow, float, and pop virtual bubbles over your real world. Watch them shimmer with iridescent rainbow colors as they drift through the air, carried by gentle virtual wind currents. **Tap** on the screen to start bubbling — or use it like a real soap bubble gadget by **blowing into the microphone**. A live blow meter shows your breath strength in real time. **Tap a bubble** to pop it with a satisfying particle burst explosion and haptic feedback. **Long-press** to create a giant bubble that floats longer and farther. Each bubble is unique — random sizes, shimmering color shifts, gentle wobbles, and subtle breathing animations make them feel alive. Wind shifts every few seconds, so your bubbles drift naturally through the room. This app was designed and made for children. Parents might like it as well… **What's New in v2.0:** • Iridescent rainbow shimmer on every bubble • Tap-to-pop with particle burst effects & haptic feedback • Long-press to blow giant bubbles • Live blow strength indicator • Dynamic wind simulation for natural drift • Enhanced bubble physics — wobble, pulse & fade animations • Modernized for the latest iOS devices • Removed all ads for a clean, distraction-free experience (For best results, give the app a few seconds to warm up by scanning your environment in different directions. AR Bubble requires a device with ARKit support.)

About

Bubbles AR/MR

Create and interact with various types of virtual bubbles in augmented reality. Customize their shapes, colors, and patterns, and even capture photos with them. An experimental VR mode offers a unique 3D viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Blow small to big bubbles
  • Touch and change bubble shapes
  • Gather bubbles around faces
  • Paste images onto bubbles
  • Take pictures with bubbles
  • Customize bubble material, shape, and color
  • Experimental VR mode for 3D viewing
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Bubbles AR/MR is just for you if you ... 1. want to blow bubbles and watch them 2. want to take photos of kids with bubbles 3. want to touch bubbles 4. want to watch bubbles with dots or floral pattern 5. want to see aquatic/metalic bubbles 6. want to see triangle/cube/star/etc. bubbles What you can do with Bubbles AR/MR: 1. blow small to big bubbles(blow fast or slow) 2. touch bubbles on screen and change their shape 3. gather bubbles around faces 4. paste images/photos onto bubbles 5. take pictures with bubbles 6. change material type, shape and color 7. Turn off messages/icons(for accustomed users) VR mode(experimental feature): With this function, you can view AR scene in 3D(stereo scopic view). It requires 2 iPhones and a VR goggle which can mount them side by side. It's a whole new experience for all mankind. Caution: When playing Bubbles AR/MR, be aware of surroundings. When letting children play it, adults are recommended to watch him/her. Please be careful not to drop your iOS device.

Screenshots

AR Bubble2 screens
Bubbles AR/MR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AR Bubble at 4.0 against Bubbles AR/MR's 3.3. Bubbles AR/MR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 43 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. AR Bubble sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bubbles AR/MR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AR Bubble holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Bubble ships an update every 43 months, Bubbles AR/MR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AR Bubble versus Bubbles AR/MR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR BubbleBubbles AR/MR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 43 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWaltsoft IncKENSHI DOI

Customer experience

AR Bubble

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bubbles AR/MR

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AR Bubble

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Bubbles AR/MR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AR Bubble free?
AR Bubble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubbles AR/MR free?
Bubbles AR/MR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AR Bubble or Bubbles AR/MR?
AR Bubble is rated higher. AR Bubble averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Bubbles AR/MR averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do AR Bubble or Bubbles AR/MR have ads?
Neither AR Bubble nor Bubbles AR/MR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AR Bubble or Bubbles AR/MR?
AR Bubble ships an update every 43 months, and Bubbles AR/MR every 2 months. Most recently, AR Bubble was updated on September 8, 2026 and Bubbles AR/MR on June 1, 2026.

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