# Bubble Jewels™ vs Bubble Crusher 2

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Jewels™ at 4.7 against Bubble Crusher 2's 4.1. Bubble Jewels™ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (83% vs 50%). Bubble Crusher 2's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Crusher 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Bubble Jewels™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bubble Jewels™ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Jewels™ has 3K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Bubble Jewels™'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Bubble Crusher 2's.

Bubble Jewels™ ships an update every 2 months, Bubble Crusher 2 every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Jewels™ | Bubble Crusher 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-jewels/id407262916/reviews)** | [4.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-crusher-2/id898723960/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **83.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boy Howdy Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/293910537) | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Jewels™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-jewels/id407262916)

A relaxing and engaging puzzle game where you match and pop colorful bubbles. Enjoy a stress-free experience with no timers, beautiful graphics, and the ability to listen to your own music. Offers both casual and challenging modes for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Easy to learn and play, Match 3 or more bubbles to drop, No timers for a relaxing experience, Beautiful graphics and sound, Challenge Mode for tricky gameplay, Easy Mode with no descending ceiling, Game Center score comparison

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🎯 Good aim and strategy required
- 🕰️ Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 🕹️ Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🤖 Responsive and reliable developers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing issues
- 🤯 Highly addictive, can be hard to put down
- 🤖 Lack of clear game mechanics explanation
- 🧠 Repetitive gameplay, could use more variety

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets to level 1 after exiting and returning
- Bubble aiming and placement not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Ability to save progress and resume from last level
- Online leaderboards to compare scores
- More challenging or randomized level designs
- Option to disable ads or purchase ad-free version


### Bubble Crusher 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-crusher-2/id898723960)

Engage in fast-paced bubble popping puzzles with a race against the clock. Discover hidden keys and power-ups to clear the screen and unlock new challenges. Enjoy HD graphics and sound in this addictive sequel.

**Highlights:** 50 bubble popping levels, Unique power-ups, HD graphics and sound, Hidden keys and secrets, Race against the clock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 Unicorn +2 Mighty Mace | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2Freeze Time +1 Time Refill Life | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2X Coins Multiplier | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2 Unicorn +3 Freeze Time | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3 Freeze Time + 3 Key Locator | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3X In Game Power | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3Unicorn+5Key Locator+3 Mighty Mace | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2x Coins Multiplier +3x In Game Powers | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Jewels™ free?

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

### Is Bubble Crusher 2 free?

Bubble Crusher 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Jewels™ or Bubble Crusher 2?

Bubble Jewels™ is rated higher. Bubble Jewels™ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Bubble Crusher 2 averages 4.1 from 12 ratings.

### Do Bubble Jewels™ or Bubble Crusher 2 have ads?

Both Bubble Jewels™ and Bubble Crusher 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Jewels™ or Bubble Crusher 2?

Bubble Jewels™ ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Crusher 2 every 13 months. Most recently, Bubble Jewels™ was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bubble Crusher 2 on October 24, 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.*