Comparison

Bubble Trouble Classic vs GravityGrid

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

Head to head
About

Bubble Trouble Classic

Relive a classic arcade experience by popping bubbles and avoiding obstacles. This game offers multiple levels, various weapons, and helpful items to aid your progress. Enjoy solo play or challenge a friend on the same device.

Highlights
  • 22 unique levels
  • 4 different weapons
  • 5 helpful items
  • Single-player mode
  • Local co-op mode
Features
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Labeled as one of the 'Top 10 most played online games' - now on your Apple device. The game from your childhood! Designed in 2002, re-constructed in 2020. 22 unique levels 4 different weapons (Harpoon, Hook, Laser, Mine) 5 Items to help you complete the game. Play alone -- or together with a friend (on the same device). Have fun! :) P.S. I am the original author of the Bubble Trouble (aka Bubble Struggle) games. Please let me know any feedback via email (website link inside the game). Many thanks!

About

GravityGrid

Features
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Swipe. Match. Master Gravity. GravityGrid is a puzzle game that puts a fresh spin on tile-matching. Swipe in any direction or rotate the grid and watch as gravity pulls your tiles into place. Match identical tiles to merge them and build your score — but think carefully, because every move counts! SIMPLE TO LEARN • Swipe up, down, left, or right, or rotate the grid • Matching tiles merge automatically • No complicated rules — just pure puzzle fun HARD TO MASTER • Plan your moves strategically • Build chain reactions for combo multipliers • Chase ever-higher scores COMPETE WITH FRIENDS • Game Center leaderboards • Compare your high scores globally • Track your personal bests Whether you have 2 minutes or 2 hours, GravityGrid is the perfect puzzle companion. Simple enough to pick up instantly, hard enough to keep you coming back for more. Can you beat your high score? ________ https://danielhouben.nl/gravitygrid/privacy/ https://danielhouben.nl/gravitygrid/terms/

Screenshots

Bubble Trouble Classic4 screens
GravityGrid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GravityGrid at every 2 days against Bubble Trouble Classic's every 3 months. Bubble Trouble Classic's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Trouble Classic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GravityGrid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Trouble Classic ships an update every 3 months, GravityGrid every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bubble Trouble Classic versus GravityGrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble Trouble ClassicGravityGrid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOne up gamesDaniel Houben

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bubble Trouble Classic

One-time1
  • Remove ads$4.99
1 purchases

GravityGrid

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Bubble Trouble Classic free?
Bubble Trouble Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GravityGrid free?
GravityGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bubble Trouble Classic or GravityGrid have ads?
Both Bubble Trouble Classic and GravityGrid show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Trouble Classic or GravityGrid?
Bubble Trouble Classic ships an update every 3 months, and GravityGrid every 2 days. Most recently, Bubble Trouble Classic was updated on October 24, 2026 and GravityGrid on October 16, 2026.

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