# Marple vs Bubble Tap

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Marple at none against Bubble Tap's 4. Marple also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (48 vs 3). Bubble Tap's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Tap sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Marple asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bubble Tap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marple has 48 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Marple's written reviews are positive against 83% of Bubble Tap's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marple | Bubble Tap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marple/id288689440/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tap-bubble-popper/id1003134085/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 6 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikko Kankainen](https://appshunter.io/developer/287710112) | [Colin Lyders](https://appshunter.io/developer/820715591) |

## What reviewers say

### Marple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marple/id288689440)

This logic puzzle game challenges players to deduce the correct order of 20 tiles using a set of clues. It offers millions of unique puzzles and includes a tutorial and hint system to guide players through the deduction process.

**Highlights:** Logic and deduction gameplay, 20 tiles arranged in 4x5 grid, Multiple clue types (In between, Left of, Same column, Next to), Over 1 million unique puzzles, Tutorial mode, Hint system with explanations, Graphical help with beginner tips

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great logic game
- 🚀 Engaging and challenging
- 💡 Unique puzzle concept
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Polished and well-designed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔧 Needs better tutorial/instructions
- 🔧 Difficulty level could be improved
- 🔧 Outdated UI elements
- 🔧 Clues can be confusing

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch for some users
- Buttons/UI elements not fully visible
- Clues get cut off on certain devices
- Incorrect/missing puzzle solutions

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Implement save/restore progress
- Introduce different difficulty levels
- Optimize for larger screens (iPad)
- Improve color contrast and readability


### Bubble Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tap-bubble-popper/id1003134085)

Tap groups of 2 or more same-colored bubbles to pop them and earn points. Choose between Standard and Color modes, customize your background, and compete on global leaderboards. Earn bonus bubbles or purchase packs to enhance gameplay.

**Highlights:** Two game modes: Standard & Color, Customizable screen background, Bonus bubble mechanic, Global Leaderboard integration, Achievements and game stats, Undo last tap functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bonus Bubble 10 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Bubble 25 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Bubble 50 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marple free?

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

### Is Bubble Tap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Marple or Bubble Tap?

Bubble Tap is rated higher. Marple averages 4.8 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Bubble Tap averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Marple or Bubble Tap have ads?

Bubble Tap shows ads; Marple does not.

### Which is updated more often, Marple or Bubble Tap?

Marple ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Tap every 2 months. Most recently, Marple was updated on September 22, 2026 and Bubble Tap on June 3, 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.*