# Tangled Snakes vs Bubble Tower 3D!

Tangled Snakes and Bubble Tower 3D! both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 49% of Bubble Tower 3D!'s written reviews are positive against 30% of Tangled Snakes's. Tangled Snakes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (87K vs 22K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tangled Snakes sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Tower 3D! sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Tower 3D! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87K and 22K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Tangled Snakes's written reviews are positive against 49% of Bubble Tower 3D!'s.

Tangled Snakes ships an update weekly, Bubble Tower 3D! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tangled Snakes | Bubble Tower 3D! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (87K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangled-snakes/id1665914232/reviews) | **[4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tower-3d/id6449985619/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **87K** | 22K |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews | **49.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 429 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Popcore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375461777) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Tangled Snakes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangled-snakes/id1665914232)

Guide tangled snakes to freedom in this unique puzzle game. Slither snakes in the correct order, avoiding obstacles like bear traps, to clear levels. A satisfying challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Untangle snakes, Solve snake puzzles, Correct slithering order, Avoid obstacles, Pass challenging levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Challenge Level Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 10 Hard Challenges | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Coin Multiplier Income | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 10 Epic Challenges | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Permanent worker | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pile of cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of cash | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 🔍 Lack of new content
- 🔍 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Impossible levels

**Reported bugs**

- Snakes getting stuck and unable to move
- Levels not registering as completed
- Blank screens and crashes
- Ads freezing the game

**Requested features**

- More variety of skins and customization options
- Ability to disable visual effects
- More challenging and diverse levels
- Better progression system with meaningful rewards
- Ability to opt out of ads completely


### Bubble Tower 3D!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tower-3d/id6449985619)

Engage in a classic 3D bubble-popping puzzle game. Tap and shoot to clear all bubbles, challenging your brain with this addictive color-matching experience.

**Highlights:** Classic bubble pop gameplay, 3D graphics, Tap and shoot mechanics, Brain training puzzle, Color-matching challenges, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny coins pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| limited offer #1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| one time small offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| 650 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| no ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small coins pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| one time offer #4 | $8.99 | one-time |
| limited offer #4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| pack + noads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1800 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 4000 coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Average Coins Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and relaxing
- 👍 Good challenge levels
- ❤️ Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant colors
- 🕰️ Passes a lot of time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to remove ads
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🤢 Causes nausea with new tilted view
- 🎨 Not colorblind friendly

**Reported bugs**

- Ads cause screen blackouts and prevent rewards
- Paid ad-free version not working as expected
- Progress not restored after reinstalling

**Requested features**

- More variety in levels and tower designs
- Ability to use earned coins for something meaningful
- Option to change color of balls without paying
- Colorblind mode with shapes on bubbles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tangled Snakes free?

Tangled Snakes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bubble Tower 3D! free?

Bubble Tower 3D! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tangled Snakes or Bubble Tower 3D!?

Bubble Tower 3D! is rated higher. Tangled Snakes averages 4.5 out of 5 from 87K ratings, while Bubble Tower 3D! averages 4.7 from 22K ratings.

### Do Tangled Snakes or Bubble Tower 3D! have ads?

Both Tangled Snakes and Bubble Tower 3D! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tangled Snakes or Bubble Tower 3D!?

Tangled Snakes ships an update weekly, and Bubble Tower 3D! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tangled Snakes was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bubble Tower 3D! on September 26, 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.*