# Block Drop® vs Bubble Ball

The clearest difference is price: Bubble Ball at Free against Block Drop®'s $0.99. Bubble Ball also leads on ratings volume (160 vs 4). Block Drop®'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (96% vs 59%). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Bubble Ball is free to download; Block Drop® costs $0.99 up front. Bubble Ball sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Block Drop® asks for nothing beyond the download.

Block Drop® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Ball has 160 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Block Drop®'s written reviews are positive against 59% of Bubble Ball's.

Block Drop® ships an update every 3 months, Bubble Ball every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Drop® | Bubble Ball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-drop/id324355661/reviews)** | [3.9 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-ball/id412089940/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **160** |
| Positive reviews | **95.7% of reviews** | 58.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 46 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Freecloud Design, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/324355664) | [Nay Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412089943) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Drop®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-drop/id324355661)

Engage in a strategic 3D puzzle game with dynamically generated levels and music. Navigate through 999 challenging stages across six unique worlds, testing your mind and reflexes. Avoid falling into the water and aim for the checkered flag to complete each level.

**Highlights:** 6 unique game worlds, 999 levels per world, Dynamically generated levels, Dynamically generated music, Survival levels, Show solution feature

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bubble Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-ball/id412089940)

A physics puzzle game where you use creative solutions with various pieces and powerups to guide a bubble to its goal. Test your ingenuity and logical thinking skills with over 150 levels, including user-created content.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzles, Level editor, Community levels, Wood and metal pieces, Powerups (speed boost, reverse gravity), 156 levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎉 Amazing that it was created by a 14-year-old
- 💡 Challenging and thought-provoking puzzles
- 🚀 Simple but polished gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent controls and difficulty grabbing pieces
- 🔧 Buggy physics and glitches on some levels
- 🕰️ Levels can be completed too quickly
- 🔍 Lack of variety in level design

**Reported bugs**

- Congratulations screen appearing after completing single levels
- Pieces getting stuck or behaving unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More levels and level packs
- Improved controls and responsiveness
- Customization options (ball color, backgrounds, etc.)
- Difficulty settings or progressive challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Drop® free?

Block Drop® costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bubble Ball free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Block Drop® or Bubble Ball?

Block Drop® is rated higher. Block Drop® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Bubble Ball averages 3.9 from 160 ratings.

### Do Block Drop® or Bubble Ball have ads?

Neither Block Drop® nor Bubble Ball shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Drop® or Bubble Ball?

Block Drop® ships an update every 3 months, and Bubble Ball every 2 months. Most recently, Block Drop® was updated on October 9, 2026 and Bubble Ball on October 7, 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.*