# Bubble Ball vs Archery Rescue

The clearest difference is rating: Archery Rescue at 5.0 against Bubble Ball's 3.9. Archery Rescue also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (90% vs 59%). Bubble Ball's advantage is ratings volume (160 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Archery Rescue holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Ball has 160 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Bubble Ball's written reviews are positive against 90% of Archery Rescue's.

Bubble Ball ships an update every 2 months, Archery Rescue every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Ball | Archery Rescue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-ball/id412089940/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archery-rescue/id1145429940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **160** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nay Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412089943) | [Francesc Navarro Machio](https://appshunter.io/developer/488794379) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-ball/id412089940)

A physics puzzle game where you use creative solutions with various pieces and powerups to guide a bubble to its goal. Test your ingenuity and logical thinking skills with over 150 levels, including user-created content.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzles, Level editor, Community levels, Wood and metal pieces, Powerups (speed boost, reverse gravity), 156 levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎉 Amazing that it was created by a 14-year-old
- 💡 Challenging and thought-provoking puzzles
- 🚀 Simple but polished gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent controls and difficulty grabbing pieces
- 🔧 Buggy physics and glitches on some levels
- 🕰️ Levels can be completed too quickly
- 🔍 Lack of variety in level design

**Reported bugs**

- Congratulations screen appearing after completing single levels
- Pieces getting stuck or behaving unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More levels and level packs
- Improved controls and responsiveness
- Customization options (ball color, backgrounds, etc.)
- Difficulty settings or progressive challenges


### Archery Rescue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archery-rescue/id1145429940)

Test your archery skills in this addictive game. Aim precisely to rescue individuals with your arrows across 50 challenging levels. Only the best archers will succeed.

**Highlights:** Precise aiming mechanics, Rescue missions, 50 challenging levels, Addictive gameplay, Entertaining experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Ball free?

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

### Is Archery Rescue free?

Archery Rescue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Ball or Archery Rescue?

Archery Rescue is rated higher. Bubble Ball averages 3.9 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while Archery Rescue averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bubble Ball or Archery Rescue have ads?

Neither Bubble Ball nor Archery Rescue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Ball or Archery Rescue?

Bubble Ball ships an update every 2 months, and Archery Rescue every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Ball was updated on October 17, 2026 and Archery Rescue on October 12, 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.*