Comparison

Rainbow Blocks vs Bubblez

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

Head to head
About

Rainbow Blocks

A fun and challenging block-sliding puzzle game where players clear the board by removing groups of same-colored blocks. Achieve higher scores and progress further by clearing more blocks in a single move. Easy to learn, but offers deep mastery.

Highlights
  • Block-sliding puzzle gameplay
  • Clear groups of same-colored blocks
  • Score-based progression
  • Easy to learn
  • Challenging to master
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Rainbow Blocks is a fun and challenging block-sliding game, similar to JT's Blocks or SameGame. Easy to learn, but hard to master. The object of the game is to clear the board by removing groups of blocks of the same color. The more blocks you clear in a single move, the higher your score and the further you can progress in the game.

About

Bubblez

Engage in a vibrant bubble-shooting adventure across 45 challenging arcade levels. Match three or more bubbles of the same color to clear the board and compete globally. This game offers an engaging experience for fans of Match 3 and marble popper genres.

Highlights
  • 45 challenging levels
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Global leaderboard
  • Multilingual interface
  • Match 3 gameplay
  • Arcade style
Features
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Make your way through 45 crazy arcade levels and get additional score every time you win! If you like bubble games, than there is no need to explain the rules of this fun arcade. If you don't, than Bubblez: Bubble Defense will make you change your mind. Features: - 45 challenging levels - Multiplayer mode - Global leaderboard - Multilingual interface This multiplayer bubble shooter is a perfect time-killer and a challenging game for all Match 3 or Marble Popper fans. Make the groups of 3 or more bubbles of the same color to clear the play field. Compete online in multiplayer mode and gain bonus score every time you win! With 45 impossible levels Bubblez: Bubble Defense provides almost unlimited play time! ► Discover 60+ great games and apps for kids from Absolutist, including: ◊ Bubblez: Magic Bubble Quest ◊ Spirit of the Ancient Forest ◊ Mahjong 2: Hidden Tiles ◊ Fitz 2: Match 3 Puzzle Game ◊ Bubble Clusterz Puzzle ◊ Marble Match: Under the Sea ◊ ABC Mysteriez: Hidden Letters ◊ Mysteriez: Hidden Numbers ◊ Hidden Objects: Twilight Town ◊ Time Gap: Hidden Objects ◊ Crime City: Hidden Object ◊ Jewel Slider: Match 3 Puzzle Become our fan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Absolutist.games/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/absolutistgame Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/absolutistgames/ Visit our site: http://absolutist.com

Screenshots

Rainbow Blocks2 screens
Bubblez4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rainbow Blocks at 4.7 against Bubblez's 3.2. Rainbow Blocks also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 54%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months). Bubblez's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Rainbow Blocks costs $1.99 and Bubblez $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rainbow Blocks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rainbow Blocks has 450 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Rainbow Blocks's written reviews are positive against 54% of Bubblez's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rainbow Blocks ships an update every 3 weeks, Bubblez every 20 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Rainbow Blocks versus Bubblez: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRainbow BlocksBubblez
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.7 (450 ratings) — better3.2 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews94.2% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings450 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharcoal DesignAbsolutist Ltd

Customer experience

Rainbow Blocks

All ratings450 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews310 reviews
Positive94.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.3%

Bubblez

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative30.8%

Bugs and requests

Rainbow Blocks

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Blocks overlapping at end of round
  • Game freezing at high scores

Requested features

3 requests
  • More color/theme options
  • Undo/restart level feature
  • Improved high score tracking

Bubblez

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rainbow Blocks

No in-app purchases

None

Bubblez

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rainbow Blocks free?
Rainbow Blocks costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bubblez free?
Bubblez costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rainbow Blocks or Bubblez?
Rainbow Blocks is rated higher. Rainbow Blocks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 450 ratings, while Bubblez averages 3.2 from 9 ratings.
Do Rainbow Blocks or Bubblez have ads?
Neither Rainbow Blocks nor Bubblez shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rainbow Blocks or Bubblez?
Rainbow Blocks ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubblez every 20 months. Most recently, Rainbow Blocks was updated on October 8, 2026 and Bubblez on October 8, 2026.

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