# Tap Bloom vs Match Aquarium

The clearest difference is rating: Match Aquarium at 4.8 against Tap Bloom's 3.5. Match Aquarium also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (43 vs 2). Tap Bloom's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match Aquarium sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Tap Bloom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Match Aquarium holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Aquarium has 43 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tap Bloom ships an update every 4 months, Match Aquarium every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Bloom | Match Aquarium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-bloom/id1632340596/reviews) | **[4.8 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-aquarium/id6761245567/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 410 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yasuhiro Kunisada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546940401) | [JustLuck](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888376405) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-bloom/id1632340596)

Witness flowers blossom with each tap. The goal is to reach one million taps to see a full bloom. It's a simple, satisfying experience focused on incremental progress.

**Highlights:** Flower blooming mechanic, Tap-based progression, Minimalist design, Incremental growth, Satisfying visual feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Match Aquarium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-aquarium/id6761245567)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game where you clear match-tile stages to earn in-game currency. Use your earnings to decorate and customize various aquarium themes, and collect rare fish through special events to build your own underwater paradise.

**Highlights:** Match-tile puzzle stages, Aquarium decoration, Fish collection, In-game currency, Customizable themes, Special events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PEARL 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| EVENT COIN 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| EVENT COIN 300 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Package (Standard) | $2.99 | one-time |
| EVENT COIN 500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fish Food Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Event Special Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| PEARL 120 | $7.99 | one-time |
| PEARL 200 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium + Lifetime Ad Removal | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Bloom free?

Tap Bloom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Match Aquarium free?

Match Aquarium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tap Bloom or Match Aquarium?

Match Aquarium is rated higher. Tap Bloom averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Match Aquarium averages 4.8 from 43 ratings.

### Do Tap Bloom or Match Aquarium have ads?

Both Tap Bloom and Match Aquarium show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tap Bloom or Match Aquarium?

Tap Bloom ships an update every 4 months, and Match Aquarium every 3 days. Most recently, Tap Bloom was updated on November 3, 2026 and Match Aquarium on November 5, 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.*