# Bubble Original vs Balls Release

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bubble Original at 90% against Balls Release's 0%. Bubble Original also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Original sells 30 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Balls Release sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Original holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Original has 8.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Bubble Original's written reviews are positive against 0% of Balls Release's.

Bubble Original ships an update every 5 weeks, Balls Release every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Original | Balls Release |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-original/id1631108713/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-release/id1661557974/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **89.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 250 MB | 618 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOONPEAR JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581909765) | [APP CENTRAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509075661) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Original

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-original/id1631108713)

Engage in a classic bubble-popping puzzle game with thousands of levels. Match three or more colored bubbles to clear the screen, earn stars, and collect coins. Enjoy a relaxing and addictive experience offline or online.

**Highlights:** Thousands of challenging levels, Color-matching gameplay, Powerful boosters, Collect coins, Offline play supported, Earn 3 stars per level

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip Member Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Pop-up-Ads Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Endless Starter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jungle Bundle Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Sale Day 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Keep It Up Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Junior | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1+2 Free | $2.99 | one-time |
| Jungle Bundle Medium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dynamic Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Progress Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mission Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jungle Bundle Super | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pop Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Team Gift Offer Brozen | $9.99 | one-time |
| Greate Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Level Clear Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Super Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mighty Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coin Pack | $74.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $94.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant and appealing visuals
- 🕰️ Great time-killer game
- 🧠 Challenging and strategic
- 😌 Helps reduce stress and anxiety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Progression can feel pay-to-win
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing on certain levels
- Bonus rewards not always working as intended
- Syncing issues across multiple devices

**Requested features**

- More level variety and difficulty options
- Ability to customize avatar and game settings
- Improved social features and leaderboards


### Balls Release

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-release/id1661557974)

Strategically pull pins to guide balls through challenging levels. This puzzle game offers a relaxing experience with hundreds of levels featuring mind-blowing graphics and increasing difficulty.

**Highlights:** Strategic pin pulling, Ball release mechanics, Hundreds of levels, Mind-blowing graphics, Changing difficulties, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Bundle Features Unlocked | $19.99 | per month |
| All appcentral games unlocked | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Original free?

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

### Is Balls Release free?

Balls Release is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Original or Balls Release?

Bubble Original is rated higher. Bubble Original averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Balls Release averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Bubble Original or Balls Release have ads?

Both Bubble Original and Balls Release show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Original or Balls Release?

Bubble Original ships an update every 5 weeks, and Balls Release every 4 months. Most recently, Bubble Original was updated on October 15, 2026 and Balls Release on October 7, 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.*