Comparison

Bubble Explode vs Bubble Tap

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

Head to head
About

Bubble Explode

Engage in a captivating bubble-popping puzzle experience with chain reactions and satisfying animations. Explore numerous game modes, unlock new skins, and compete globally. Save your progress and customize your gameplay speed.

Highlights
  • Chain reaction bubble explosions
  • Multiple game modes
  • Unlockable skins
  • Global online scoreboards
  • Adjustable animation speed
  • Undo moves
Features
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Bubble Explode has been Top 1 free app in UK, Canada, Netherlands, Russia and has been in Top 5 free apps in USA, Australia, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and many other countries! Take your Bubble Exploding / Popping / Breaking experience to the next level with nice animations, bonuses, global online scoreboards, original game modes and much more! Features: - NEW: 4 skins: Classic, Pumpkins, Jewels and Monochrome - Chain reaction bubble Explosions - Slick animations - 15 game modes: Classic, Chill Out, Bubble Invasion, Bubble Shootix, Critical Mass, Turn By Turn, Gravity, Swapper and Power of Two etc. - Bonuses for exploding bubble groups of nice shapes: squares, lines, corners, etc… - Global online scoreboards - Accelerometer based bubbles lighting - Undo up to 10 moves back - 5 animation speed settings : Slow Motion, Normal, Fast, Turbo, and Animations Off - Saves game on exit or a phone call REVIEWS BY OUR USERS: "OMG this game is highly addictive! I keep telling myself in my head to stop playing after a long time on the game, but my finger keeps finding more bubbles to pop! It was so hard to peel myself away from it to write this review!" - by Horrible Apps "SO ADDICTING!!!!! So Much fun is a Must Have Game. PS Cats ROCK. meow" - by Ephesians "It is so sweettttttt!!!!!! I love it" - by Em3740 "This game is super addicting!!! Long live Bubble Explode!!!" - by The AC Method Note: The Free version may be subject to limitations and the limitations are subject to change. Our standard subscription options are: 1-month Subscription 3-months Subscription 1 Year Subscription * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Privacy Policy: https://www.spookyhousestudios.com/legal/spooky_house_privacy_policy.html Terms of use: https://www.spookyhousestudios.com/legal/spooky_house_subscriptions_terms_of_use.html

About

Bubble Tap

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
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Bubble Tap is a bubble popper game where tapping on groups of 2 or more adjacent bubbles of the same color causes them to pop. The bigger the group you pop, the bigger the bonus - so the more you score! Play either Standard Mode (where all bubbles popped have the same value) or Color Mode (where different colored bubbles have different values). Earn a Bonus Bubble every 10 games that can be used to pop a single bubble & help build bigger groups. Your highest score goes on the Game Center leaderboard & you can earn achievements including long pop sequences, high scores & the number of games played. FEATURES: - 2 game modes - Standard & Color - Customizable screen background (take a photo or select an image from your device) - Bonus bubble after every 10 games, or purchase Bonus Bubble packs - Floating tap score indicator - Undo last tap - Top 10 high scores list - Global Leaderboard - Achievements - Game Stats

Screenshots

Bubble Explode4 screens
Bubble Tap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Tap at 5.0 against Bubble Explode's 4.6. Bubble Tap also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Bubble Explode's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Bubble Explode sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Bubble Tap sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubble Tap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Explode has 19K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Bubble Explode's written reviews are positive against 83% of Bubble Tap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bubble Explode versus Bubble Tap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble ExplodeBubble Tap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (19K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB17 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSpooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)Colin Lyders

Customer experience

Bubble Explode

All ratings18,620 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral5.8%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews572 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative15.0%

Bubble Tap

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Bubble Explode

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Wildcard/power-up reloading issues
  • Incorrect or missing achievements
  • Uneven difficulty spikes in some games
  • Touchscreen calibration problems
  • Forced bonus levels disrupting gameplay

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free game modes and content
  • Ability to disable ads and suggestions
  • Improved scoring and progression systems
  • Better syncing across devices
  • More customization options

Bubble Tap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Bubble Explode

Subscriptions3
  • Premium User 1 Month$5.991 Month
  • Premium User 1 Week free trial3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium User 1 Year$49.991 Year
One-time12
  • 1000 Pearls$1.99
  • 30 Gems$1.99
  • Daily offer$3.99
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  • 80 Gems$3.99
  • Bubble Explode Ad Free$4.99
  • 5 000 Pearls 30% OFF$5.99
  • Daily Offer x3$5.99
  • 5000 Pearls$5.99
  • 10000 Pearls$9.99
  • 25 000 Pearls$19.99
  • 150 000 Pearls$99.99
  • 1 Million Pearls$499.99
4 purchases

Bubble Tap

One-time4
  • Bonus Bubble 10 Pack$0.99
  • No Ads Upgrade$0.99
  • Bonus Bubble 25 Pack$1.99
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  • Bonus Bubble 50 Pack$2.99

Questions

Is Bubble Explode free?
Bubble Explode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Tap free?
Bubble Tap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Explode or Bubble Tap?
Bubble Tap is rated higher. Bubble Explode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Bubble Tap averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Bubble Explode or Bubble Tap have ads?
Both Bubble Explode and Bubble Tap show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Explode or Bubble Tap?
Bubble Explode ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Tap every 2 months. Most recently, Bubble Explode was updated on October 14, 2026 and Bubble Tap on October 2, 2026.

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