# Bubble Drop vs Metro Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Metro Puzzle at 4.8 against Bubble Drop's 4.2. Bubble Drop's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Drop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Metro Puzzle sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Metro Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 13 respectively.

Bubble Drop ships an update every 2 weeks, Metro Puzzle every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Drop | Metro Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-drop/id1462664202/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metro-puzzle-1010-hexa/id1551178113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TippyTap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1148221549) | [SH Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/960275282) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-drop/id1462664202)

Tap to drop numbered bubbles from a pipe, merging same-colored and numbered bubbles to create larger numbers and score points. Strategically pop sticky bubbles on boss levels by making matches. Achieve massive scores with combos and chain reactions.

**Highlights:** Tap to drop bubbles, Merge same number and color, Beat sticky boss levels, Create combo matches, Score massive points, Chain reaction gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Metro Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metro-puzzle-1010-hexa/id1551178113)

This puzzle game challenges you to build complete metro lines from blocks. Strategically place and rotate pieces to clear lines, earn coins, and achieve high scores. Enjoy a relaxing antistress experience with a dark theme and customizable backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Build and clear metro lines, Rotate blocks for strategic placement, Earn coins and high scores, Antistress and brain-activating gameplay, Dark theme and customizable backgrounds, Undo move functionality, Global leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium user 1 month 30% OFF | $2.49 | per month |
| Premium User 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium User 1 Week free trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium user First Month 0.99 | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium user 1 Year 30%OFF | $24.49 | per year |
| 1000 Coins 30% OFF | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 30% OFF | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited energy 30% OFF | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium pass 1 Month 30% OFF | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins 30% OFF | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium pass 1 Month | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins for in game use | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins 30% OFF | $6.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| 70000 Coins 30% OFF | $34.99 | one-time |
| 70000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Drop free?

Bubble Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Metro Puzzle free?

Metro Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Drop or Metro Puzzle?

Metro Puzzle is rated higher. Bubble Drop averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Metro Puzzle averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do Bubble Drop or Metro Puzzle have ads?

Metro Puzzle shows ads; Bubble Drop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Drop or Metro Puzzle?

Bubble Drop ships an update every 2 weeks, and Metro Puzzle every 10 months. Most recently, Bubble Drop was updated on October 21, 2026 and Metro Puzzle on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*