# Simple Maze 3D vs Bubbles Popper

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bubbles Popper at 79% against Simple Maze 3D's 35%. Bubbles Popper also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.0). Simple Maze 3D's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (23K vs 241). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Bubbles Popper holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Maze 3D has 23K ratings behind it against 241, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Simple Maze 3D's written reviews are positive against 79% of Bubbles Popper's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Maze 3D | Bubbles Popper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-maze-3d/id296847475/reviews) | **[4.4 (241 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles-popper/id602095917/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 241 |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | **79.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 0 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **2.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Death=Head & Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/294517857) | [Andrey Krutikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/314590778) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Maze 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-maze-3d/id296847475)

Navigate a 20x20 3D maze from the southwest corner to reach a treasure and then the northeast goal. Use the compass to find north and the radar to locate the treasure.

**Highlights:** 3D maze navigation, Treasure hunt objective, Compass for direction, Radar for treasure, Arrow button controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun game
- 🕰️ Good time killer
- 💰 Free app
- 🕹️ Reminds of old-school games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Confusing controls and gameplay
- 🎨 Dull and repetitive visuals
- 🧭 Unclear goal and navigation
- 🕰️ Game ends too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Timer issues after finding treasure
- Inconsistent high score tracking

**Requested features**

- More levels and mazes
- Improved graphics and visuals
- Better instructions and guidance
- Ability to restart or replay levels


### Bubbles Popper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles-popper/id602095917)

Tap groups of two or more same-colored bubbles to make them disappear and earn points. Clear the board to advance to higher levels, with increasing bubble removal requirements. Strategize to maximize points by clearing larger groups.

**Highlights:** Pop groups of same-colored bubbles, Score points based on group size, Advance through levels, Increasing level difficulty, Multiple game difficulties (4, 5, 6 colors)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😌 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🧠 Good for concentration and focus
- ⏳ Great time killer
- 🧘 De-stressing and mind-numbing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Game resets to level 1
- 🤏 Small bubbles
- 🚫 No horizontal play
- 🤔 Poor instructions
- 🤷 No challenge

**Reported bugs**

- App no longer works after iOS 17 update
- Game resets to level 1 if left and returned
- Cannot figure out how to stop/save at a particular level

**Requested features**

- Limited error exceptions (e.g., 3)
- Limited error exceptions (e.g., 3)
- Improve graphics
- Add levels instead of just points
- Repopulate bubbles as columns are cleared


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Maze 3D free?

Simple Maze 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bubbles Popper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Maze 3D or Bubbles Popper?

Bubbles Popper is rated higher. Simple Maze 3D averages 2.0 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Bubbles Popper averages 4.4 from 241 ratings.

### Do Simple Maze 3D or Bubbles Popper have ads?

Bubbles Popper shows ads; Simple Maze 3D does not.

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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.*