# Bubble Tea! vs Play Colors

Bubble Tea! and Play Colors both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Bubble Tea!'s written reviews are positive against 16% of Play Colors's. Bubble Tea! also leads on ratings volume (237K vs 7.7K) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). Play Colors's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Tea! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Play Colors sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bubble Tea! against 4.5 for Play Colors. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Tea! has 237K ratings behind it against 7.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Bubble Tea!'s written reviews are positive against 16% of Play Colors's.

Bubble Tea! ships an update every 2 months, Play Colors every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Tea! | Play Colors |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (237K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tea/id1490632518/reviews)** | [4.5 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-colors/id1672319479/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **237K** | 7.7K |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dual Cat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371966707) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Tea!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tea/id1490632518)

Recreate popular bubble tea recipes by carefully mixing ingredients and colors. Satisfy demanding customers to earn rewards and unlock new cosmetic items. This color-mixing game offers a fun challenge for all ages.

**Highlights:** Recreate bubble tea recipes, Mix ingredients and colors, Satisfy customer demands, Unlock cosmetic skins, Color mixing challenges, Earn rewards and bonuses

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧋 Fun and satisfying game
- 🎨 Mixing colors and customizing drinks
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming experience
- 👍 Engaging and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads, disruptive to gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs causing issues
- 🤔 Inconsistent grading system
- 🕰️ Levels can get repetitive over time

**Reported bugs**

- Ads playing during gameplay causing level fails
- Drink mixing not registering properly
- Freezing and crashing issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more cup and lid designs
- Introduce customer orders and challenges
- Improve ad placement and frequency
- Provide more detailed feedback on drink quality


### Play Colors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-colors/id1672319479)

A fun puzzle game where you mix colors to achieve specific shades. Test your color theory knowledge and creativity to solve increasingly challenging levels. Perfect for those who enjoy logic puzzles and a splash of color.

**Highlights:** Color mixing challenges, Puzzle solving, Color theory application, Level-based progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Satisfying color mixing
- 🌈 Wide variety of colors
- 🧠 Educational for color theory
- 🕰️ Relaxing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads disrupting gameplay
- 🕹️ Repetitive level design
- 🔄 Lack of difficulty progression
- 💰 Ads not fully removed by paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Paintbrush functionality issues
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom color palettes
- More challenging level designs
- Offline play mode
- Additional content and game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Tea! free?

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

### Is Play Colors free?

Play Colors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Tea! or Play Colors?

Bubble Tea! is rated higher. Bubble Tea! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 237K ratings, while Play Colors averages 4.5 from 7.7K ratings.

### Do Bubble Tea! or Play Colors have ads?

Both Bubble Tea! and Play Colors show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Tea! or Play Colors?

Bubble Tea! ships an update every 2 months, and Play Colors every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Tea! was updated on September 25, 2026 and Play Colors on September 25, 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.*