Comparison

Bubble 2048 vs Gridling Puzzle

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

Gridling Puzzle

Features
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Gridling Puzzle: Build Worlds is a relaxing grid-based puzzle experience designed for calm focus and quiet satisfaction. Each level presents a beautifully illustrated world, gently divided into tiles. Your task is simple: drag, place, and align the pieces to restore the scene. No timers. No pressure. Just mindful puzzle solving. FEATURES • 120 illustrated levels • Calm, minimalist design • Seamless tile placement mechanics • Dark Mode support • Relaxing soundtrack • No ads • One-time purchase, full experience

Screenshots

Bubble 20483 screens
Gridling Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gridling Puzzle at none against Bubble 2048's 1. Gridling Puzzle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 8 months). Bubble 2048's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price 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. Gridling Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble 2048 ships an update every 8 months, Gridling Puzzle daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bubble 2048 versus Gridling Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble 2048Gridling Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (482 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings482 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB79 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDual Catismail arslan

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

Gridling Puzzle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bubble 2048

One-time1
  • Remove ads$4.99
None

Gridling Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bubble 2048 free?
Bubble 2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gridling Puzzle free?
Gridling Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bubble 2048 or Gridling Puzzle have ads?
Bubble 2048 shows ads; Gridling Puzzle does not.
Which is updated more often, Bubble 2048 or Gridling Puzzle?
Bubble 2048 ships an update every 8 months, and Gridling Puzzle daily. Most recently, Bubble 2048 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Gridling Puzzle on October 6, 2026.

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