# Bubble Wars vs BLACKOUT

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BLACKOUT at 100% against Bubble Wars's 47%. BLACKOUT also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Bubble Wars's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (625 vs 1). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BLACKOUT sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Bubble Wars asks for nothing beyond the download.

BLACKOUT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Wars has 625 ratings behind it against 1, 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 BLACKOUT's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Wars | BLACKOUT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (625 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-wars/id390832949/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-dash-in-the-dark/id6789448571/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **625** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 186 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Modular Dreams Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/303477860) | [Roman Podolian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871606503) |

## 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


### BLACKOUT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-dash-in-the-dark/id6789448571)

A memory-based horror maze game where players must navigate in near-total darkness, relying on brief flickers of light to memorize paths. Move strategically to avoid threats, but standing still attracts danger.

**Highlights:** Memory-based maze navigation, Brief light flickers for visibility, Avoid moving threats (Watchers), Swipe-to-dash movement, 500 challenging levels, Endless hunt mode, Level editor for custom mazes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 700 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1800 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Wars free?

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

### Is BLACKOUT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Wars or BLACKOUT?

BLACKOUT is rated higher. Bubble Wars averages 4.4 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while BLACKOUT averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bubble Wars or BLACKOUT have ads?

Both Bubble Wars and BLACKOUT show ads.

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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.*