Bubble Explode Pro vs Crystal Journey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Chain reaction bubble explosions
- Multiple game modes
- Global online scoreboards
- Bonuses for exploding shapes
- Undo moves
- Customizable skins
- Adjustable animation speed
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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
Crystal Journey
Embark on a 3D puzzle adventure across multiple captivating chapters. Navigate intricate levels, solve challenging puzzles, and uncover the path to a radiant purple crystal. Experience a visually stunning and immersive journey that tests your cognitive skills.
- 3D puzzle gameplay
- Multiple captivating chapters
- Offline play
- Stunning visuals
- Cognitive challenges
- Unlockable crystal goal
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Prepare for an extraordinary adventure unlike any other with Crystal Journey - Lum's Adventure. Immerse yourself in the world of 3D puzzles and navigate through a tapestry of captivating chapters: Begin your quest in "The Beginning," traverse the vivid landscapes of "Colorful Quest," progress through the ages in "Middle Age," and unveil the enigmas of "Night Mystery." Your ultimate goal? Maneuver through intricate puzzles, unlocking the path that leads to the radiant purple crystal. Embark on a journey that transcends traditional gaming, challenging your cognitive prowess while treating your senses to stunning visuals and evocative themes. Crystal Journey isn't just a game; it's an odyssey that invites you to explore the depths of imagination and unravel the threads of mystery woven into each chapter. Can you rise to the challenge and conquer the puzzles that stand between you and Lum's ultimate discovery? Crystal Journey doesn't have any in app purchases or ads in it and it can be played offline
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crystal Journey at none against Bubble Explode Pro's 5. Crystal Journey also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Bubble Explode Pro's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 60%) and ratings volume (986 vs 12). On 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
Bubble Explode Pro costs $0.99 and Crystal Journey $3.99 up front. Bubble Explode Pro sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Crystal Journey asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bubble Explode Pro against 4.5 for Crystal Journey. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Explode Pro has 986 ratings behind it against 12, 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 60% of Crystal Journey's.
Bubble Explode Pro ships an update every 2 months, Crystal Journey every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bubble Explode Pro | Crystal Journey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (986 ratings) — better | 4.5 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 986 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 303 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt) | Blend Nesimi |
Customer experience
Bubble Explode Pro
Crystal Journey
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
Crystal Journey
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bubble Explode Pro
- 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
Crystal Journey
No in-app purchases
Questions
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