Comparison

Bubble Grid vs Burstle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bubble Grid

Features
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Unwind with Bubble Grid - the calming yet addictive 3x3 tile based strategic match-3 puzzle game that melts stress away. Perfect for relaxation, stress relief, and gentle brain training. Place colourful bubbles on the grid and match three or more in a row, column, or diagonally to watch them pop! No pressure. Just peaceful and satisfying popping. The more skillfully you place bubbles - the more points you earn! Build up combos by bursting as many bubbles in one move as you can. Progress your skill to beat your top score. Whether you prefer endless play or quick timed challenges, Bubble Grid offers a relaxing escape. Download now and start popping! Create your own tactics to get the best possible combo scores, or just play it casually and enjoy yourself.

About

Burstle

Engage in a daily connected word puzzle where solving one word reveals clues for others. The difficulty increases throughout the week, offering a satisfying challenge for word enthusiasts. Track your progress and play at your own pace without timers.

Highlights
  • Daily interconnected word puzzles
  • Progressive weekly difficulty
  • Community features for sharing
  • Progress tracking and streaks
  • Access to past puzzles
  • No timers, play at your own pace
Features
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Welcome to Burstle, the Daily Connected Word Puzzle that makes every guess count! Each day, you'll take on a fresh, handcrafted puzzle where every word is interconnected. Solve one, and you'll unlock key clues for the rest. As the week progresses, so does the challenge—Monday is your warm-up, but by Sunday, you'll need serious word skills to win! Why You’ll Love Burstle: -Satisfying "aha!" moments – Every word unlocks clues for the next. -A new challenge every day – Start easy, then ramp up to a brain-bending Sunday. -Join the Burstle community – Compare results, share victories, and challenge friends without spoilers! -Track your progress – Keep up with your streaks, scores, and solved puzzles. -Play past puzzles – Catch up on missed days in the Puzzle Archive! -No timers, no rush – Play at your own pace and return anytime. Think you can crack the grid? Download Burstle now and test your word-solving skills!

Screenshots

Bubble Grid4 screens
Burstle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bubble Grid at none against Burstle's shown. Bubble Grid also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.1). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Grid ships an update every 3 months, Burstle every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bubble Grid versus Burstle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble GridBurstle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScratchmark LtdBurst Enterprises LLC

In-app purchases

None

Bubble Grid

No in-app purchases

None

Burstle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bubble Grid free?
Bubble Grid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Burstle free?
Burstle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bubble Grid or Burstle have ads?
Burstle shows ads; Bubble Grid does not.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Grid or Burstle?
Bubble Grid ships an update every 3 months, and Burstle every 4 months. Most recently, Bubble Grid was updated on October 30, 2026 and Burstle on November 4, 2026.

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