Comparison

Bubble Explode vs Bubble Burst™

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 Burst™

This classic puzzle game challenges you to strategically destroy groups of colored bubbles on a grid. Achieve higher scores by clearing more bubbles with each tap, requiring thoughtful planning over rapid action. It's an absorbing experience that encourages strategic thinking.

Highlights
  • Strategic bubble destruction
  • Score based on group size
  • Deep thinking and strategy
  • Classic puzzle gameplay
  • Grid-based challenges
Features
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--- A MUST HAVE GAME #1 FOR EVERY WOMAN --- Bubble Burst™ is an amazing and very absorbing classic game where you must select a color group of bubbles on a grid and click to destroy them. The more bubbles you destroy with a single click, the higher your score will be. Unlike the other bubble games, Bubble Burst™ involves more deep thinking and strategy instead of fast paced action. For example, if you see two small groups of blue bubbles with a few green ones in between, you might want to eliminate the green first so you can hit all the blue ones in one shot. For more information or support, please visit http://www.bazilsoft.com Best Cool & Funny Games For Girls & Kids! Touch Top Fun! _____________________________________________ ** DON'T MISS OUR OTHER EXCITING APPS! ** Abby Ball, Attack Balls™, Maybe Baby™, Alison Baby Monitor, Take Pills Pill Reminder GIFT THIS APP: Click the “Buy App” arrow on the iTunes® App Store Copyright 2024 Bazilsoft

Screenshots

Bubble Explode4 screens
Bubble Burst™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bubble Burst™ at none against Bubble Explode's shown. Bubble Explode's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 93) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 Burst™ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 Burst™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Explode has 19K ratings behind it against 93, 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 84% of Bubble Burst™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Explode ships an update every 2 months, Bubble Burst™ every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bubble Explode versus Bubble Burst™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble ExplodeBubble Burst™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (19K ratings)4.6 (93 ratings)
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews83.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better93
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size244 MB33 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSpooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)BazilSoft

Customer experience

Bubble Explode

All ratings18,600 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral5.8%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews566 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral6.2%
Negative15.2%

Bubble Burst™

All ratings93 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive83.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative11.2%

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 Burst™

From 93 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😊 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
  • 🧘 Stress-relieving and relaxing experience
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages
  • 🎮 Simple and easy to learn mechanics
  • ⏱️ Great for quick gaming sessions

Room to improve

  • 📢 Intrusive ads and rating pop-ups
  • 💳 Ad removal purchase doesn't work properly
  • 🎮 Limited gameplay variety and options
  • ⏱️ Timer cannot be disabled
  • 🖱️ Double-tap mechanic feels slow

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 Burst™

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Game loads on only 1/3 of screen on iPhone XR
  • Touch controls misaligned on iPad Pro
  • High score screen appears and cannot be dismissed
  • Done button on options page doesn't respond
  • Game freezes during gameplay
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  • Score not displaying after latest update
  • Audio interferes with audiobook playback
  • Undo button placement removes valuable bubble space

Requested features

10 requests
  • Undo button for accidental moves
  • Progressive levels or difficulty system
  • Landscape mode support
  • Ability to turn off timer
  • Game statistics tracking (average score, number of games)
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  • Bonus rewards for clearing colors or entire board
  • Hints system
  • More customization in options menu
  • Move the undo button to main menu instead of board
  • Colorblind-friendly mode

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
2 purchases

Bubble Burst™

One-time2
  • Undo feature$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Bubble Explode free?
Bubble Explode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Burst™ free?
Bubble Burst™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Explode or Bubble Burst™?
Bubble Explode and Bubble Burst™ are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 19K and 93 ratings respectively.
Do Bubble Explode or Bubble Burst™ have ads?
Bubble Explode shows ads; Bubble Burst™ does not.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Explode or Bubble Burst™?
Bubble Explode ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Burst™ every 8 months. Most recently, Bubble Explode was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bubble Burst™ on September 9, 2026.

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