Comparison

Bubble Drop vs Loopiny

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

Head to head
About

Bubble Drop

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
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Tap to drip a Bubble Drop off the pipe! Bubbles of the same number and colour will merge together to create new bubbles! Be careful! If you drop a Bubble Drop outside of the game circle, you lose! Beat boss levels by making a bubble match with one inside of a sticky bubbles. The bubbles will merge into the sticky bubble and pop! Pop all of the sticky bubbles to complete the boss level! Sticky bubble from higher boss levels will take more than one merge to completely pop; make multiple matches to burst them all! Merging bubbles will fuse together to create bubbles with a bigger number. Fuse bigger numbered bubbles together to score more points! You can also fuse multiple bubbles of the same number together if they are all connected, do a combo fuse to score massive points! If a bubble merge causes a bubble to get disconnected from the center, it pops off! Use this to your advantage to pop off undesirable bubbles depending on the situation! Get a huge score by creating combo matches! Make a chain reaction of bubble matches to beat all your friends with a massive high score! Do you have what it takes to drip and drop your way to the 2048 bubble?

About

Loopiny

A circular match-3 puzzle game where you strategically shoot colored balls to merge them and create a Mega Ball. Compete on global leaderboards and enjoy offline play with no restrictive systems.

Highlights
  • Circular match-3 gameplay
  • Merge balls to create Mega Ball
  • Offline play
  • Weekly leaderboards
  • Strategic challenges
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Welcome to Loopiny, the captivating circular match 3 game that will have you hooked from the very first shot! In Loopiny, the objective is simple yet engagingly challenging: shoot balls towards the center, strategically matching 3 Loopinies of the same color. Watch as they merge and evolve into the next color, paving your way to the ultimate goal – the coveted Mega Ball! With intuitive controls and dynamic gameplay, Loopiny offers hours of entertainment for players of all ages. Whether you're a casual gamer looking to unwind or a seasoned strategist seeking a challenge, there's something for everyone in Loopiny. But the fun doesn't stop there! Engage in friendly competition with friends and players from around the globe in weekly leaderboards. Climb your way to the top of the ranks and earn your place in prestigious leagues. Will you emerge as the ultimate Loopiny champion? Features: - Offline gameplay: Keep playing even when you don't have internet access. - No ads: Enjoy ad-free gameplay without life a restrictive system. - Pick-up and play: You can always resume your game even after closing the app, it's the perfect time-filler. - Unique circular match 3 gameplay: Experience a fresh twist on the classic match 3 formula. - Strategic challenges: Plan your shots carefully to create powerful combos and clear the board. - Colorful visuals: Immerse yourself in a vibrant and colorful world with the charming Loopinies. - Weekly leaderboards: Compete against players worldwide for glory and rewards. Download Loopiny now and embark on an endless loop of fun and excitement!

Screenshots

Bubble Drop2 screens
Loopiny4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bubble Drop at Free against Loopiny's $2.99. Bubble Drop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Loopiny's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On ratings volume, 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

Bubble Drop is free to download; Loopiny costs $2.99 up front. Bubble Drop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Loopiny sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loopiny holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Bubble Drop's written reviews are positive against 100% of Loopiny's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Drop ships an update every 2 weeks, Loopiny every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Bubble Drop versus Loopiny: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble DropLoopiny
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.2 (9 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTippyTapTriple Hey!

Customer experience

Bubble Drop

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Loopiny

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bubble Drop

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
4 purchases

Loopiny

One-time4
  • Life Pack$0.49
  • Unlimited Lives - 3 Hours$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • Unlimited Lives - 24 Hours$2.99

Questions

Is Bubble Drop free?
Bubble Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loopiny free?
Loopiny costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Drop or Loopiny?
Loopiny is rated higher. Bubble Drop averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Loopiny averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Bubble Drop or Loopiny have ads?
Loopiny shows ads; Bubble Drop does not.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Drop or Loopiny?
Bubble Drop ships an update every 2 weeks, and Loopiny every 2 months. Most recently, Bubble Drop was updated on September 17, 2026 and Loopiny on August 4, 2026.

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