Comparison

Bubble Merge vs Square Watermelon

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

Head to head
About

Bubble Merge

Design and play unique puzzle games by using your own photos. Share your creations with a global community and explore countless custom games made by other users. Personalize your game experience with photo editing tools and filters.

Highlights
  • Create custom games
  • Use personal photos
  • Edit photos freely
  • Apply photo filters
  • Share custom games
  • Play community games
Features
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- Stop with the plain fruits! Enjoy the one and only 'My Own Bubble'! From basic bubbles to adorable pets, favorite characters, and even your ultimate bias! Countless custom bubbles are waiting for you. Complete your unique lineup with our smart search feature that finds exactly what you’re looking for. - Real custom bubbles finished in a single touch The magic of turning photos from your gallery into in-game bubbles! Playing with bubbles you created yourself doubles the fun. 1. Press the [+] button to enter your own Bubble Factory! 2. Touch a bubble to pick and apply your favorite photo or image from your gallery. 3. Save your set and start the game instantly! - Simple yet thrilling gameplay * Aim and Tap!: Tap or drag to drop bubbles exactly where you want them. * Pop and Merge!: When identical bubbles meet, they evolve into larger, more spectacular bubbles. * Combo Rush: Achieve high-score combos with consecutive merges and feel the excitement! * Strategic Items: A must-have for high scores! Use items at the perfect moment. * Ultimate Escape: Near game over? Turn the tables with [Zero Gravity], [Shake], and [Spin Wheel] features! * Infinite Loop: When two of the largest bubbles merge, they clear space with a pop, allowing for endless play. * Global Ranking: Compete with players worldwide and proudly claim your spot on the leaderboard!

About

Square Watermelon

A simple puzzle game where players aim to achieve the highest score or reach the ultimate 'Watermelon' goal. Test your skills and see if you can beat your personal best in this engaging challenge.

Highlights
  • Score-based gameplay
  • Goal-oriented progression
  • Simple puzzle mechanics
  • Record-breaking challenges
  • Casual gaming experience
Features
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Will you manage to beat your record ? Or even better... will you reach the Watermelon?

Screenshots

Bubble Merge4 screens
Square Watermelon4 screens

Verdict

The call

Bubble Merge and Square Watermelon both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Square Watermelon's written reviews are positive against 62% of Bubble Merge's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubble Merge holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 70 and 29 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Bubble Merge's written reviews are positive against 75% of Square Watermelon's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Merge ships an update every 8 days, Square Watermelon every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bubble Merge versus Square Watermelon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble MergeSquare Watermelon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (70 ratings) — better4.4 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings70 — better29
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB42 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRYNYULALEMACOR TECH

Customer experience

Bubble Merge

All ratings70 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative27.0%

Square Watermelon

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Bubble Merge

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes on launch after recent updates
  • Custom game pieces cause score to display as zero
  • Background transparency not working properly
  • Game continues running after game over screen
  • 5-second countdown timer starts immediately at game start
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  • Balls disappear when placed at screen edges
  • Ad-related crashes preventing game continuation
  • Overlapping ball display after watching ads
  • Sound effects overlap and distort
  • Game freezes when modifying photo sizes
  • Sharing custom bubbles fails
  • Collision detection too strict or too lenient

Requested features

12 requests
  • Ad-free premium subscription option
  • Android version release
  • Ability to share custom creations with other users
  • Content reporting/moderation system for inappropriate skins
  • Next ball preview feature
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  • Custom sound effects for merges
  • Background music toggle while playing other audio
  • Search functionality for custom bubbles
  • Ball size indicators during customization
  • View statistics on how many times custom creations are played
  • Smoother photo replacement during customization
  • Increase game board height/boundary line

Square Watermelon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bubble Merge

No in-app purchases

None

Square Watermelon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bubble Merge free?
Bubble Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Square Watermelon free?
Square Watermelon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Merge or Square Watermelon?
Bubble Merge is rated higher. Bubble Merge averages 4.6 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Square Watermelon averages 4.4 from 29 ratings.
Do Bubble Merge or Square Watermelon have ads?
Both Bubble Merge and Square Watermelon show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Merge or Square Watermelon?
Bubble Merge ships an update every 8 days, and Square Watermelon every 5 days. Most recently, Bubble Merge was updated on November 7, 2026 and Square Watermelon on October 30, 2026.

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