# Bubble Explode Pro vs Magic Alchemist Christmas

The clearest difference is price: Magic Alchemist Christmas at Free against Bubble Explode Pro's $0.99. Magic Alchemist Christmas also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). Bubble Explode Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (986 vs 44). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Magic Alchemist Christmas is free to download; Bubble Explode Pro costs $0.99 up front. Bubble Explode Pro sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Magic Alchemist Christmas sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Alchemist Christmas holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Explode Pro has 986 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Bubble Explode Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Magic Alchemist Christmas's.

Bubble Explode Pro ships an update every 2 months, Magic Alchemist Christmas every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Explode Pro | Magic Alchemist Christmas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (986 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-explode-pro/id380862211/reviews) | **[4.9 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-alchemist-christmas/id489915587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **986** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/376098163) | [Bernd Jahnke](https://appshunter.io/developer/374143425) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Explode Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-explode-pro/id380862211)

Engage in a dynamic bubble-popping adventure with exciting animations and bonuses. Explore multiple game modes, track global scores, and enjoy customizable skins and animation speeds.

**Highlights:** Chain reaction bubble explosions, Multiple game modes, Global online scoreboards, Bonuses for exploding shapes, Undo moves, Customizable skins, Adjustable animation speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Pearls | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Pearls | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25 000 Pearls | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1 Million Pearls | $34.99 | one-time |
| 150 000 Pearls | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and entertaining
- 🎮 Variety of fun games
- 🧠 Keeps the mind active
- ⏱️ Great time-killer
- 🎨 Appealing visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔇 Sound issues (unable to turn off)
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤯 Highly addictive

**Reported bugs**

- Scoreboard issues and inaccurate scores
- Crashes when using certain game features
- Inability to turn off sound effects
- Glitches with game progression and saved data

**Requested features**

- More challenging gameplay modes
- Improved leaderboard functionality
- Ability to reset progress
- Additional customization options
- Compatibility updates for newer devices


### Magic Alchemist Christmas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-alchemist-christmas/id489915587)

Merge festive objects to discover the ultimate Christmas-themed item in this relaxing puzzle game. Enjoy hours of fun with charming graphics, soothing music, and engaging gameplay, perfect for the holiday season.

**Highlights:** Festive object merging gameplay, Lovely Christmas graphics, Beautiful visual effects, Relaxing Christmas music, Intuitive touchscreen controls, Local and online highscores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add Undo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Turn off advertising | $1.99 | one-time |
| Winter Night | $1.99 | one-time |
| Winter paper art | $1.99 | one-time |
| Neon Christmas | $1.99 | one-time |
| Winter coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Winter Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gingerbread! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Living in the cold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Next Christmas | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beautiful Christmas | $2.99 | one-time |
| Snow Globes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Felt Stitches | $2.99 | one-time |
| Snowmans | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Explode Pro free?

Bubble Explode Pro costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Magic Alchemist Christmas free?

Magic Alchemist Christmas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Explode Pro or Magic Alchemist Christmas?

Magic Alchemist Christmas is rated higher. Bubble Explode Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 986 ratings, while Magic Alchemist Christmas averages 4.9 from 44 ratings.

### Do Bubble Explode Pro or Magic Alchemist Christmas have ads?

Magic Alchemist Christmas shows ads; Bubble Explode Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Explode Pro or Magic Alchemist Christmas?

Bubble Explode Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Magic Alchemist Christmas every 3 months. Most recently, Bubble Explode Pro was updated on September 26, 2026 and Magic Alchemist Christmas on September 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*