# Bubble Wars vs Tirl.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tirl. at 100% against Bubble Wars's 47%. Tirl. also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Bubble Wars's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (559 vs 2). On price, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tirl. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bubble Wars asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tirl. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Wars has 559 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Bubble Wars's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tirl.'s.

Bubble Wars ships an update every 5 weeks, Tirl. weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Wars | Tirl. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (559 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-wars/id390832949/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tirl/id6788152540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **559** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 186 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Modular Dreams Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/303477860) | [Cole stegman](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781054955) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Wars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-wars/id390832949)

Engage in a strategic bubble-popping war where you aim and shoot to match three or more same-colored bubbles. Conquer challenging levels by bursting bubbles on a spinning ring, adapting your strategy in real-time to defeat the expanding bubble army.

**Highlights:** Spinning bubble ring mechanics, Attack and Defend game modes, Match 3+ same-colored bubbles to burst, High score tracking, Fast-paced arcade gameplay, Simple and accurate controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly addictive and fun
- 👍 Relaxing and distracting gameplay
- 💡 Unique 'inside-out' bubble shooting mechanic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🔁 Progress not saved when exiting the game
- 🎨 Difficulty distinguishing between similar colors
- 🔊 Loud audio with no volume controls

**Reported bugs**

- Bubbles disappearing or passing through other bubbles
- Game resetting to level 1 after phone calls or app exits
- Screen going black or app crashing on certain devices
- Controls becoming unresponsive or inaccurate

**Requested features**

- Add level saving and progress tracking
- Provide color-blind accessibility options
- Implement an ad-free paid version
- Allow customization of background and visuals


### Tirl.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tirl/id6788152540)

Experience the most satisfying digital fidget spinner with realistic physics and calibrated haptics. Chase your best spins, unlock premium materials, and enjoy a distraction-free, offline experience designed for restless hands.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics simulation, Calibrated haptic feedback, Live spin timer and record tracking, Unlockable premium materials, Offline functionality, No accounts or data collection

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Damascus Steel | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Wars free?

Bubble Wars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tirl. free?

Tirl. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Wars or Tirl.?

Tirl. is rated higher. Bubble Wars averages 4.4 out of 5 from 559 ratings, while Tirl. averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bubble Wars or Tirl. have ads?

Bubble Wars shows ads; Tirl. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Wars or Tirl.?

Bubble Wars ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tirl. weekly. Most recently, Bubble Wars was updated on October 14, 2026 and Tirl. on October 9, 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.*