Comparison

Bubble Explode vs Balloon 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

Balloon Breaker

A relaxing yet challenging game where players pop balloons. It offers a simple premise that tests logical thinking while providing a way to pass the time. Compete for high scores on Game Center.

Highlights
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Logical thinking challenge
  • High score tracking
  • Pass time effectively
  • Premium content access
Features
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Warning! Very addictive!! Ideal for those who have some time to kill! How many balloons can you pop? Balloon Breaker is a great game that lets you kick back and relax but still challenges your logical thinking. Support Game Center network for high scores. SUBSCRIBING - All users can subscribe to acess the premium content and remove ads within the app and take advantage of a free trial month offer. At the end of the introductory term, the subscription will automatically renew onto a month subscription or annual subscription at the standard price. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at a cost of $0.49/R$2.50 (for a monthly subscription) or $4.49/R$19.90 (for an annual subscription). You will be charged in your local currency at the prevailing exchange rate as defined by iTunes - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable - Terms of use and privacy policy can be found at www.quadrimind.com/privacy

Screenshots

Bubble Explode4 screens
Balloon Breaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Explode at 4.6 against Balloon Breaker's 4.1. Bubble Explode also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 24) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). 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 Balloon Breaker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubble Explode holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Explode has 19K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Bubble Explode's written reviews are positive against 81% of Balloon Breaker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Explode ships an update every 2 months, Balloon Breaker every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bubble Explode versus Balloon Breaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble ExplodeBalloon Breaker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (19K ratings) — better4.1 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews81.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better24
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size244 MB24 MB
Age rating12++4
DeveloperSpooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)Quadrimind

Customer experience

Bubble Explode

All ratings18,609 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral5.8%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews568 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative15.1%

Balloon Breaker

All ratings24 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral20.8%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral11.9%
Negative7.1%

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

Balloon Breaker

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
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
2 purchases

Balloon Breaker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$0.491 Month
  • Annual Subscription1 Month trial$4.491 Year

Questions

Is Bubble Explode free?
Bubble Explode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Balloon Breaker free?
Balloon Breaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Explode or Balloon Breaker?
Bubble Explode is rated higher. Bubble Explode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Balloon Breaker averages 4.1 from 24 ratings.
Do Bubble Explode or Balloon Breaker have ads?
Both Bubble Explode and Balloon Breaker show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Explode or Balloon Breaker?
Bubble Explode ships an update every 2 months, and Balloon Breaker every 4 months. Most recently, Bubble Explode was updated on September 25, 2026 and Balloon Breaker on September 21, 2026.

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