Comparison

Bubble Explode vs Bubble Tour

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 Tour

Engage in a vibrant bubble-shooting adventure with over 10,000 challenging levels. Aim, shoot, and clear bubbles to progress through colorful puzzles. This game offers a relaxing and stress-relieving experience with a stylish interface and helpful props.

Highlights
  • Over 10,000 levels
  • Challenging and fun puzzles
  • Relaxing and stress-relieving gameplay
  • Colorful and stylish interface
  • Multiple assist props
  • Leaderboard competition
Features
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Bubble shooting is coming now! Play it anytime, anywhere without any restrictions! Aim, shoot and eliminate! Enjoy the time Over 10000 challenging and fun levels wait for you, Game features: Easy to get started, with a fresh and stylish gaming interface Colorful and easy themed puzzle games Over 10000 levels No need to use your brain, relaxing and relieving stress Go through more levels, collect more stars, and occupy a place on the leaderboard Multiple props to assist in passing the level

Screenshots

Bubble Explode4 screens
Bubble Tour4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubble Tour at none against Bubble Explode's 15. Bubble Tour also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Bubble Explode's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 418). On price, rating, ads 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

Both are free to download. Bubble Explode sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Bubble Tour 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 4.5 for Bubble Tour. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Explode has 19K ratings behind it against 418, 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 100% of Bubble Tour's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Explode ships an update every 2 months, Bubble Tour every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bubble Explode versus Bubble Tour: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble ExplodeBubble Tour
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (19K ratings) — better4.5 (418 ratings)
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better418
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size244 MB218 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSpooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)智龙 谢

Customer experience

Bubble Explode

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

Bubble Tour

All ratings418 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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 Tour

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
None

Bubble Tour

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bubble Explode free?
Bubble Explode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Tour free?
Bubble Tour is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Explode or Bubble Tour?
Bubble Explode is rated higher. Bubble Explode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Bubble Tour averages 4.5 from 418 ratings.
Do Bubble Explode or Bubble Tour have ads?
Both Bubble Explode and Bubble Tour show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Explode or Bubble Tour?
Bubble Explode ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Tour every 11 days. Most recently, Bubble Explode was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bubble Tour on September 6, 2026.

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