Comparison

Bubble Explode vs Bubble Breaker

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 Breaker

Tap adjacent bubbles of the same color to pop them and earn points. The more bubbles you crush at once, the higher your score. Enjoy classic, arcade, and casual game modes with a sweet UI and cool animations. This addictive game is free to play and doesn't require Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Tap adjacent same-colored bubbles
  • Score based on bubbles crushed
  • Classic, Arcade, Casual modes
  • Sweet UI and cool animations
  • Free to play without Wi-Fi
Features
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Bubble Breaker is a fun pop bubble games. Tap to pop bubble, the more bubble pop, the more score you will get! It is so simple and addictive that you will not stop playing. How to Play: - Tap two or more adjacent bubble of the same color. - The more bubble crush at once time, the higher score you get. - Game ends when there no bubble could be crush. Game features: - Game mode: Classic, Arcade, Casual. - Sweet and delicious UI & cool animation effects. - Free game without wifi. Tips on Scoring: - Remember just two rules below: 1. The more bubble break, the more score you will get. 2. Try to break all bubble, you will get a lot of bonus. Try this fun bubble games and you will love it!

Screenshots

Bubble Explode4 screens
Bubble Breaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubble Breaker at none against Bubble Explode's 15. Bubble Explode's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 509). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Bubble Breaker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bubble Explode against 4.6 for Bubble Breaker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Explode has 19K ratings behind it against 509, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Bubble Explode's written reviews are positive against 82% of Bubble Breaker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Explode ships an update every 2 months, Bubble Breaker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bubble Explode versus Bubble Breaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble ExplodeBubble Breaker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (19K ratings)4.6 (509 ratings)
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews82.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better509
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size244 MB17 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSpooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)Pengbo LI

Customer experience

Bubble Explode

All ratings18,608 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral5.8%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews568 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative15.1%

Bubble Breaker

All ratings509 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative13.7%

User reviews

Bubble Explode

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and relaxing games
  • 🧠 Challenging and engaging
  • 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
  • 🎶 Enjoyable music and sounds
  • 💰 Generous with free pearls/coins

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔄 Forced ads and in-app purchases
  • 🤔 Confusing or unfair game mechanics
  • 🕰️ Slow or unresponsive gameplay
  • 🔍 Cluttered and distracting UI

Bubble Breaker

From 509 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and fun
  • 👍 Great time killer
  • 👍 Long-term enjoyment
  • 👍 Multiple game modes (Casual, Classic, Survival)

Room to improve

  • intrusive ads
  • distracting ads
  • ads that try to trick users
  • ads before first play
  • ads lock up the game

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 Breaker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ads lock up in an endless loop
  • Game freezes frequently
  • Bubbles do not fall correctly
  • Game center not functioning at times

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ad-free paid version
  • Endless or Zen version with continuous new boards
  • Three lives per day instead of resetting to zero

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
Show 9 more
  • 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
None

Bubble Breaker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bubble Explode free?
Bubble Explode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Breaker free?
Bubble Breaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Explode or Bubble Breaker?
Bubble Explode and Bubble Breaker are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 19K and 509 ratings respectively.
Do Bubble Explode or Bubble Breaker have ads?
Both Bubble Explode and Bubble Breaker show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Explode or Bubble Breaker?
Bubble Explode ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Breaker every 3 months. Most recently, Bubble Explode was updated on September 26, 2026 and Bubble Breaker on September 25, 2026.

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