Comparison

AR Bubble vs EmuBox

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

EmuBox

Play classic console and handheld games on your iPhone or iPad with this powerful retro game emulator. It offers smooth performance, high compatibility, and a customizable on-screen controller for an immersive experience. Easily import your own game files and enjoy a clutter-free interface designed for modern iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Multi-system emulator
  • Fast performance & high compatibility
  • Customizable on-screen controller
  • Import your own game files
  • Smooth audio & enhanced rendering
  • Easy setup for beginners
Features
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EmuBox is an all-in-one retro game emulator that lets you play classic console titles right on your iPhone or iPad. Enjoy smooth performance, high compatibility, and a clean modern interface designed for every retro gaming fan. MAIN FEATURES: ● Multi-system emulator for console & handheld games ● Fast performance with high compatibility ● On-screen controller with customization ● Smart layout for landscape & portrait ● Smooth audio & enhanced rendering ● Import your own game files ● No lag, no complicated setup Play your favorite retro games from different consoles in one powerful emulator. Whether you love old classics or want to replay childhood hits, EmuBox makes it simple and smooth. WHY EmuBox? • Easy to use for beginners • Powerful enough for advanced players • Lightweight, clean, no clutter • Designed for modern iOS devices Download EmuBox and bring your retro gaming memories back to life Term of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AR Bubble2 screens
EmuBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AR Bubble at 100% against EmuBox's 0%. AR Bubble also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). EmuBox's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 43 months) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 and EmuBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EmuBox holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of AR Bubble's written reviews are positive against 0% of EmuBox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Bubble ships an update every 43 months, EmuBox every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AR Bubble versus EmuBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR BubbleEmuBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.2 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings414 — better
Update frequencyEvery 43 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWaltsoft IncHuong Hoang

Customer experience

AR Bubble

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

EmuBox

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AR Bubble

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
3 purchases

EmuBox

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$14.991 Year

Questions

Is AR Bubble free?
AR Bubble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EmuBox free?
EmuBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AR Bubble or EmuBox?
EmuBox is rated higher. AR Bubble averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while EmuBox averages 4.2 from 14 ratings.
Do AR Bubble or EmuBox have ads?
EmuBox shows ads; AR Bubble does not.
Which is updated more often, AR Bubble or EmuBox?
AR Bubble ships an update every 43 months, and EmuBox every 2 months. Most recently, AR Bubble was updated on October 8, 2026 and EmuBox on October 11, 2026.

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