# Flexy Ring vs Melty Bubble

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Melty Bubble at none against Flexy Ring's 1. Melty Bubble also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 17%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Flexy Ring's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (24K vs 1.8K). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flexy Ring sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Melty Bubble asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Flexy Ring against 4.6 for Melty Bubble. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flexy Ring has 24K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Flexy Ring's written reviews are positive against 46% of Melty Bubble's.

Flexy Ring ships an update every 2 months, Melty Bubble every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flexy Ring | Melty Bubble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flexy-ring/id1640043434/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melty-bubble-healing-puzzle/id6447538220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | **46.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 314 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [KAYAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/315952203) |

## What reviewers say

### Flexy Ring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flexy-ring/id1640043434)

This logic puzzle game challenges you to untangle rubber bands by tapping pins. With over 150 levels and unique modes, it tests your physics understanding and lateral thinking. Enjoy a relaxing experience with satisfying visuals and sounds.

**Highlights:** Untangle rubber bands by tapping pins, Over 150 challenging levels, Eight unique game modes, Rubber Band Challenge with exploding objects, Extra-large levels requiring zoom, Relaxing visuals and sound effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 💡 Challenging levels
- 🚀 Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔍 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🔍 Ads are unskippable
- 🔍 Ads are longer than gameplay
- 🔍 Excessive ads ruin the experience

**Reported bugs**

- Game stops working after updates
- Haptic/sound settings don't work
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Ability to skip or reduce the 'rubber band challenge' after levels
- More challenging levels as the game progresses


### Melty Bubble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melty-bubble-healing-puzzle/id6447538220)

A relaxing puzzle game where you merge numbered bubbles to create larger ones. It's designed for casual play, offering a soothing experience with its jiggly visuals and simple mechanics. Perfect for short breaks and unwinding.

**Highlights:** Merge numbered bubbles, Create larger bubbles, Relaxing gameplay, Casual puzzle experience, Healing visuals

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 💡 Satisfying bubble merging mechanics
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗑 Excessive ads after every level
- 🐛 Glitches causing game deletion
- 🚫 Impossible levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game deletion after completing level 1
- Incompatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Reduce ad frequency (e.g. after every 4 levels)
- Fix number display issues (8 is not greater than 8, 12 is not greater than 12)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flexy Ring free?

Flexy Ring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Melty Bubble free?

Melty Bubble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flexy Ring or Melty Bubble?

Melty Bubble is rated higher. Flexy Ring averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Melty Bubble averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Flexy Ring or Melty Bubble have ads?

Both Flexy Ring and Melty Bubble show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flexy Ring or Melty Bubble?

Flexy Ring ships an update every 2 months, and Melty Bubble every 6 months. Most recently, Flexy Ring was updated on October 27, 2026 and Melty Bubble on October 27, 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.*