# Escape Penguins vs Bubble Matching

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Matching at 4.9 against Escape Penguins's 3.0. Bubble Matching also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (32 vs 1). Escape Penguins's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Matching sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Escape Penguins asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bubble Matching holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Matching has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Escape Penguins ships an update every 4 months, Bubble Matching every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Escape Penguins | Bubble Matching |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-penguins/id1499615481/reviews) | **[4.9 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-matching-sort-puzzle/id6790248651/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 225 MB | 349 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEXT SOLUTIONS JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569127793) | [Ladaneta Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862026785) |

## What reviewers say

### Escape Penguins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-penguins/id1499615481)

Dash through a challenging rhythm game as hundreds of penguins chase you. Enjoy a vast playlist of popular songs and new weekly content. Simple controls offer a relaxing yet demanding musical experience.

**Highlights:** Penguin chase gameplay, Large song playlist, Weekly new content, Simple controls, Rhythm and music integration, Relaxing experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bubble Matching

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-matching-sort-puzzle/id6790248651)

Organize colorful bubbles by matching identical patterns and merging them on a grid. Enjoy a satisfying drag-and-merge rhythm with chain reactions and visual effects. Progress through relaxing or challenging levels, unlocking themed items and decorations.

**Highlights:** Drag and merge identical bubbles, Chain reaction effects, Themed bubble unlocks, Board decoration customization, Relaxing and challenging levels, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Inspector Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADs | $7.99 | one-time |
| Detective Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADs Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Agent Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Escape Penguins free?

Escape Penguins is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bubble Matching free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Escape Penguins or Bubble Matching?

Bubble Matching is rated higher. Escape Penguins averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bubble Matching averages 4.9 from 32 ratings.

### Do Escape Penguins or Bubble Matching have ads?

Bubble Matching shows ads; Escape Penguins does not.

### Which is updated more often, Escape Penguins or Bubble Matching?

Escape Penguins ships an update every 4 months, and Bubble Matching every 3 weeks. Most recently, Escape Penguins was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bubble Matching on October 29, 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.*