Original Farkle vs Bubble Shooter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Original Farkle
Experience the classic dice game with this app. Play against AI or human opponents, or practice solo. Enjoy the game in either landscape or portrait mode on any iPhone or iPad.
- Classic Farkle gameplay
- Play against computer
- Multiplayer mode
- Solo play
- Landscape and portrait modes
- Universal app for iPhone and iPad
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Original, classic Farkle. Play against computer opponents or other human players (or by yourself). Play in landscape or portrait mode. Fits full screen on any and all iPhones and iPads.
Bubble Shooter
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Bubble Shooter is a fast, colorful match-3 you can pick up for one quick round or lose an afternoon to. Aim, shoot, and match 3 or more bubbles of the same color to clear the board. Chain big combos, level up, and climb the Game Center leaderboard. TWO WAYS TO PLAY • Timed — beat the clock. Every match you make buys you a few more seconds, so keep the combos flowing. • Endless — no clock, no pressure. See how long you can keep the board clear and chase your personal best. FEATURES • Simple one-touch aiming with a guide line — easy to learn, tough to master • Level up as you match, with the pace picking up as you climb • Continue when a run ends — clear the danger row or grab extra time for one more push • Beginner Assist for a gentler start • Game Center leaderboard and best-score tracking • Free to play, no forced full-screen ads — ever A Gibson Family Arcade game. Made for quick, satisfying, one-more-round fun.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bubble Shooter at every 4 days against Original Farkle's every 2 weeks. Original Farkle's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Original Farkle ships an update every 2 weeks, Bubble Shooter every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Original Farkle | Bubble Shooter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scott Slocum | Joshua Gibson |
Bugs and requests
Original Farkle
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to bank points
- Incorrect scoring calculations
- Unresponsive buttons and controls
Requested features
3 requests- Customizable scoring options
- Multiplayer mode with friends
- Improved dice roll randomization
Bubble Shooter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Original Farkle
No in-app purchases
Bubble Shooter
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Original Farkle free?
Is Bubble Shooter free?
Do Original Farkle or Bubble Shooter have ads?
Which is updated more often, Original Farkle or Bubble Shooter?
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