Comparison

Bubble Explode Pro vs Magic and Machines

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bubble Explode Pro

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
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You can try Bubble Explode for FREE: Search for "bubble explode" in the App Store Search! Bubble Explode has been Top 1 free app in UK, Netherlands, Russia and has been in Top 5 free apps for over a week in USA, 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: - Chain reaction bubble Explosions - Slick animations - 9 game modes: Classic, Chill Out and Bubble Invasion, Shooter and much more ... - 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 - Colored and Black & White skins included - NEW: 5 animation speed settings : Slow Motion, Normal, Fast, Turbo, and Animations Off - Saves game on exit or a phone call

About

Magic and Machines

Embark on a retro fantasy adventure with a customizable party of six. Explore a decaying world, solve puzzles, and master a strategic turn-based combat system with a unique Overload mechanic. This game offers a nostalgic yet accessible RPG experience.

Highlights
  • Turn-based combat system
  • Overload mechanic for supercharged moves
  • Party customization with six unique characters
  • World exploration with elemental abilities
  • Puzzle-solving for secret buffs
  • Discover legendary items and hidden bosses
Features
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Journey into the world of Magic and Machines with six unique party members on a quest to uncover the mystery behind a decaying world. Discover new areas, find the legendary items, solve puzzles to unlock secret buffs, and master the turn-based battle system with its Overload mechanic. It's perfect for players who grew up with turn-based RPGs and are looking for a new adventure, and also accessible for new players as it doesn’t take itself too seriously. Inspired by games such as Chrono Trigger, Golden Sun, and Octopath Traveler, the game is a nod to those influences of the past and present. The game simplifies many RPG elements such as progression or equipment setups. There’s enough mechanics so players will strategize but not enough that they’ll need to reference a wiki to optimize. It’s also quite easy to pick up and put down and is perfect in short bursts or a longer sit down. "I wanted to create a game that would appeal to fans of nostalgic turn-based RPGs that may have busy lives, but also could be picked up by someone who's new to the genre.” Story In a small quiet town a little accident leads to a dramatic chain of events. Years later, monsters run rampant, the world is slowly eroding, and the Sacred Stones are disappearing one by one. Initially, two childhood friends journey out of their small town to find a missing colony, but they uncover an even larger crisis as they cross paths with a colorful cast of characters. Form your party of three from six characters, explore and discover secrets, uncover hidden bosses and their legendary items, and use strategy to defeat your foes. Combat Turn-based battle system with an Overload mechanic. This mechanic lets you supercharge a move after you've used it twice. It can make attacks stronger, effects last a turn longer, and heals surpass your max health. Sometimes you may want to save it and sometimes you may want to use it right away. Explore Some characters can alter the terrain of the world with their elemental abilities. Use their powers to find new areas and solve puzzles. You never know what you'll find! Party Blaer - Fire adept that's good all around. Zmrzlina - Ice mage with strong magic. Alda - Water mage with the best heals. Toka - Earth adept that bolsters defenses. Mphepo - Air adept that's the fastest. Dian - Plasma mage that's an offensive powerhouse.

Screenshots

Bubble Explode Pro4 screens
Magic and Machines4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic and Machines at none against Bubble Explode Pro's 5. Bubble Explode Pro's advantage is ratings volume (987 vs 17) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On rating, 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

Bubble Explode Pro costs $0.99 and Magic and Machines $1.99 up front. Bubble Explode Pro sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Magic and Machines 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 Pro against 4.5 for Magic and Machines. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Explode Pro has 987 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Bubble Explode Pro's written reviews are positive against 78% of Magic and Machines's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bubble Explode Pro versus Magic and Machines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble Explode ProMagic and Machines
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (987 ratings) — better4.5 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews — better77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings987 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB331 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSpooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)Little Bear Studios

Customer experience

Bubble Explode Pro

All ratings986 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral5.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews303 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative9.2%

Magic and Machines

All ratings17 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

Bubble Explode Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

Magic and Machines

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Bubble Explode Pro

One-time5
  • 1000 Pearls$1.99
  • 5000 Pearls$4.99
  • 25 000 Pearls$9.99
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  • 1 Million Pearls$34.99
  • 150 000 Pearls$39.99
None

Magic and Machines

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bubble Explode Pro free?
Bubble Explode Pro costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Magic and Machines free?
Magic and Machines costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Explode Pro or Magic and Machines?
Bubble Explode Pro is rated higher. Bubble Explode Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 987 ratings, while Magic and Machines averages 4.5 from 17 ratings.
Do Bubble Explode Pro or Magic and Machines have ads?
Neither Bubble Explode Pro nor Magic and Machines shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Explode Pro or Magic and Machines?
Bubble Explode Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Magic and Machines every 2 months. Most recently, Bubble Explode Pro was updated on November 1, 2026 and Magic and Machines on October 25, 2026.

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