# Bubble Ball vs Chain Bump!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chain Bump! at none against Bubble Ball's 1. Chain Bump! also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 59%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Bubble Ball's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (160 vs 8). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Bubble Ball against 3.9 for Chain Bump!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Ball has 160 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Bubble Ball's written reviews are positive against 84% of Chain Bump!'s.

Bubble Ball ships an update every 2 months, Chain Bump! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Ball | Chain Bump! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-ball/id412089940/reviews) | [3.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-bump/id1246691071/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **160** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 11 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nay Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412089943) | [OTOUCH INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/446731675) |

## 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


### Chain Bump!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-bump/id1246691071)

A physics-based puzzle game where players strategically place objects to guide a falling ball into a goal. Success relies on anticipating the ball's trajectory and chain reactions for an enjoyable challenge.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Object placement puzzles, Chain reaction mechanics, Goal-oriented challenges, Strategic thinking required

**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 Chain Bump! free?

Chain Bump! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Ball or Chain Bump!?

Bubble Ball and Chain Bump! are both rated 3.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 160 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do Bubble Ball or Chain Bump! have ads?

Chain Bump! shows ads; Bubble Ball does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Ball or Chain Bump!?

Bubble Ball ships an update every 2 months, and Chain Bump! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Ball was updated on October 7, 2026 and Chain Bump! 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.*