Comparison

Bubble Trouble Classic vs EQ Puzzle

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 enemies. This game features multiple levels, weapons, and items to help you succeed. Play solo or with a friend on the same device.

Highlights
  • 22 unique levels
  • 4 different weapons
  • 5 helpful items
  • Single-player mode
  • Local co-op multiplayer
  • Updated classic gameplay
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, updated in 2026. 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

EQ Puzzle

Features
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Decode icon equations and solve the missing result. EQ Puzzle is a math logic game where every icon hides a number. Use the clue rows, follow the operations, and figure out the final answer. What you get: - 5 difficulty levels: Easy, Normal, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert - 400 campaign puzzles total (80 per difficulty) - Progressively deeper logic with +, -, multiplication, and parentheses - Tricky final rows on higher levels (count, order, or grouping can change) - Progress tracking for each difficulty - Clean, distraction-free puzzle flow EQ Puzzle is great for players who enjoy equation puzzles, logic games, and brain training challenges.

Screenshots

Bubble Trouble Classic4 screens
EQ Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

Bubble Trouble Classic and EQ Puzzle are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 EQ Puzzle 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 2 months, EQ Puzzle every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Bubble Trouble Classic versus EQ Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble Trouble ClassicEQ Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB20 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperOne up gamesGabor Kokeny

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bubble Trouble Classic

One-time1
  • Remove ads$4.99
1 purchases

EQ Puzzle

One-time1
  • EQ Puzzle Pro$0.99

Questions

Is Bubble Trouble Classic free?
Bubble Trouble Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EQ Puzzle free?
EQ Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bubble Trouble Classic or EQ Puzzle have ads?
Both Bubble Trouble Classic and EQ Puzzle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Trouble Classic or EQ Puzzle?
Bubble Trouble Classic ships an update every 2 months, and EQ Puzzle every 4 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Trouble Classic was updated on October 29, 2026 and EQ Puzzle on October 22, 2026.

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