Comparison

Bubble 2048 vs FlipGrid

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

Head to head
About

Bubble 2048

This game merges classic bubble shooting with the number-merging challenge of 2048. Aim, shoot, and pop colorful bubbles, then merge numbers to reach the ultimate 2048 goal. Plan your moves strategically across varied levels with power-ups and different game modes.

Highlights
  • Bubble shooting gameplay
  • Number merging to reach 2048
  • Strategic planning of moves
  • Varied and challenging levels
  • Power-ups and bonuses
  • Zen and challenge modes
Features
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Discover the perfect fusion of Bubble Shooter and 2048! Dive into a brand-new challenge that combines strategy, precision and thinking! Shoot, Merge, Win! Aim, shoot, and pop colorful bubbles, but that's not all! Merge numbers to create combinations and reach the legendary 2048. Every shot counts, so plan your moves carefully to fuse bubbles and conquer levels. Unique and addictive gameplay: Mix the classic fun of Bubble Shooter with the mathematical challenge of 2048. Numbered bubbles fuse when combined, offering a whole new kind of puzzle challenge! Features: Varied and increasingly challenging levels. Power-ups and bonuses to help you progress. Colorful design and stunning visual effects. A zen mode for relaxing play or challenge mode to test your limits. Sharpen your skills: Each level is a new chance to prove your mastery! Can you achieve record-breaking scores and become the merge master? Download Bubble 2048 now and get ready for a totally unique gaming experience!

About

FlipGrid

Features
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Imagine Bejewelled smashed with a Rubik’s Cube A match-3 puzzle game with a literal twist... tilt entire rows and columns to line up your tiles and flip the grid to level up. FlipGrid takes the satisfying match-3 gameplay of classics like Bejewelled and Candy Crush and smashes it together with the strategic rotation mechanics of a Rubik's Cube.. Featuring gorgeous tiles inspired by the beautiful Portuguese azulejos of the board game Azul, every flip feels tactile and every match is earned. Simple to learn, endlessly satisfying to master — this isn't your typical swipe-and-match puzzler.

Screenshots

Bubble 20483 screens
FlipGrid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FlipGrid at none against Bubble 2048's shown. FlipGrid also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). Bubble 2048's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Bubble 2048 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FlipGrid sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble 2048 ships an update every 8 months, FlipGrid every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bubble 2048 versus FlipGrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble 2048FlipGrid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (483 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings483 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDual CatPeter Hinton

Bugs and requests

Bubble 2048

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes during gameplay
  • Inability to exit ads or return to game
  • Incorrect high score tracking
  • Compatibility issues on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Paid ad-free version
  • Ability to save progress
  • More level variety and challenges
  • Improved performance and stability

FlipGrid

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bubble 2048

One-time1
  • Remove ads$4.99
3 purchases

FlipGrid

One-time3
  • Theme: Batik (Indonesia)$0.99
  • Theme: Encaustic Tiles$0.99
  • Full Game$3.99

Questions

Is Bubble 2048 free?
Bubble 2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlipGrid free?
FlipGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bubble 2048 or FlipGrid have ads?
Bubble 2048 shows ads; FlipGrid does not.
Which is updated more often, Bubble 2048 or FlipGrid?
Bubble 2048 ships an update every 8 months, and FlipGrid every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bubble 2048 was updated on October 24, 2026 and FlipGrid on October 24, 2026.

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