Comparison

BUBBLE BOBBLE classic vs Tanggu Run

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

Head to head
About

BUBBLE BOBBLE classic

Relive the classic arcade experience with this beloved title. Capture enemies in bubbles and defeat them using intuitive controls. Discover power-ups and special bubbles to aid your quest through challenging stages.

Highlights
  • Capture enemies with bubbles
  • Automatic shot function
  • Collect alphabet bubbles for extra lives
  • Power-up items to enhance abilities
  • Special bubbles with unique effects
  • Unlockable super game mode
Features
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Classic Arcade Game with the main character ‘Bubblun’ to capture enemies with bubble and defeat it. [How to Control] Able to move left and right on the screen, and press the fire and jump buttons to play. [Game Feature] - Conveniently fire the bubbles with the automatic shot function. - Able to get an extra life through gathering alphabet bubbles E, X, T, E, N, D. - Able to get additional scores through hamburger, hot-dog, sushi, banana, and ice cream after defeating all enemies on the stage. - The skull monsters are going to appear and chase if the player cannot clear the stage in a certain amount of time. - Able to change the original or full screen aspect ratio in the setting. - Super game is available after normal game is cleared. - Supported achievement and leaderboard. [Power-up Item] - Yellow candy: Increasing speed of blowing bubbles. - Pink candy: Increasing range of blowing bubbles. - Blue candy: Increasing bubbles’ flying speed. - Red shoes: Increasing Bubblun’s movement speeds. [Special Bubble] - Water bubbles: Special bubble that flows the water down to defeat the enemies. - Fire bubbles: Special bubble that drops the fire and creates multiple fires. - Lightning bubbles: Special bubble that can be blown horizontally to defeat the enemies. [Item] - Holy water: Removing all enemies on the screen, and available to get additional scores in limited time. - Parasol: Allows to jump numerous stages. Depends on color of parasol, the jumped stages are different. - Magical staff: All remaining bubbles on the screen will turn into food, and also a large food will fall down. - Sky blue Ring: Able to get extra points each time the Bubblun moves. - Chack’n Heart: Transforms to invincible Bubblun that defeat the enemies. - Magical necklaces: Shining ball bounces around the stage, and defeat the enemies. - Clock: Freezing the monsters in certain amount of time. © TAITO CORPORATION 1986, 2020 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mobirixplayen YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/user/mobirix1

About

Tanggu Run

Features
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Jump higher with Tanggu! Tanggu Run is a casual action game where you climb platforms, avoid rising lava and waves, attack obstacles, and collect items. • Move left and right, jump, and attack • Lava and wave themes with collectible equipment • Personal best records and online rankings • Results show your score, the gap to the player ahead, and your personal best • One heart recharges every 30 minutes, up to five hearts • Optional rewarded ads: one ad for 3 diamonds, or a separate three-ad offer for 10 diamonds • Complete three optional rewarded ads for 30 minutes of free play • Continue after a game ends with a rewarded ad or diamonds • Spend one diamond to buy one heart • Magic potions grant 30 seconds of invincibility • Optional email-link and Game Center sign-in Banner ads appear only during gameplay. Rewarded ads are optional. Online rankings, synchronization, and rewards require an internet connection. Account and server data can be deleted in Settings.

Screenshots

BUBBLE BOBBLE classic4 screens
Tanggu Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tanggu Run at none against BUBBLE BOBBLE classic's 6. Tanggu Run also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). BUBBLE BOBBLE classic's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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 BOBBLE classic sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Tanggu Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BUBBLE BOBBLE classic ships an update fortnightly, Tanggu Run daily. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BUBBLE BOBBLE classic versus Tanggu Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBUBBLE BOBBLE classicTanggu Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (501 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings501 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB139 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMOBIRIXSueah Choi

Bugs and requests

BUBBLE BOBBLE classic

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on startup
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Graphical glitches and visual issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Controller support
  • Customizable controls
  • Save progress and continue later
  • Two-player mode
  • Level select or checkpoint system

Tanggu Run

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

BUBBLE BOBBLE classic

One-time6
  • Purchase 300 Dia$2.99
  • Purchase 500 Dia$4.99
  • Purchase 1,100 Dia$9.99
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  • Purchase 3,600 Dia$29.99
  • Purchase 6,500 Dia$49.99
  • Purchase 15,000 Dia$99.99
None

Tanggu Run

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BUBBLE BOBBLE classic free?
BUBBLE BOBBLE classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tanggu Run free?
Tanggu Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BUBBLE BOBBLE classic or Tanggu Run have ads?
Both BUBBLE BOBBLE classic and Tanggu Run show ads.
Which is updated more often, BUBBLE BOBBLE classic or Tanggu Run?
BUBBLE BOBBLE classic ships an update fortnightly, and Tanggu Run daily. Most recently, BUBBLE BOBBLE classic was updated on October 29, 2026 and Tanggu Run on October 29, 2026.

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