# Bubble Ball vs Tricky Taps

The clearest difference is rating: Tricky Taps at 4.6 against Bubble Ball's 3.9. Tricky Taps also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (42K vs 160). Bubble Ball's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Tricky Taps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tricky Taps has 42K ratings behind it against 160, 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 60% of Tricky Taps's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Ball | Tricky Taps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-ball/id412089940/reviews) | **[4.6 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-taps/id1442590226/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 160 | **42K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | **60.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 11 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nay Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412089943) | [Coco Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/654657050) |

## 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


### Tricky Taps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-taps/id1442590226)

Test your puzzle-solving skills in this challenging game. Tap levers to guide a ball through a track, avoiding obstacles and spikes. Collect stars and gems, and unlock fun skins.

**Highlights:** Tap levers to roll and bounce the ball, Avoid spikes and obstacles, Collect stars and gems, Unlockable skins, Challenging puzzle gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Unique mechanics
- 🔒 No ads (for some users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Too many ads (for some users)
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Inconsistent difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Impossible obstacles on certain levels
- Endless mode issues with level generation
- Checkpoint issues causing loss of progress

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Checkpoint system for difficult levels
- Ability to disable ads (for paid users)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Ball free?

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

### Is Tricky Taps free?

Tricky Taps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Ball or Tricky Taps?

Tricky Taps is rated higher. Bubble Ball averages 3.9 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while Tricky Taps averages 4.6 from 42K ratings.

### Do Bubble Ball or Tricky Taps have ads?

Tricky Taps shows ads; Bubble Ball does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Ball or Tricky Taps?

Bubble Ball ships an update every 2 months, and Tricky Taps every 2 months. Most recently, Bubble Ball was updated on October 7, 2026 and Tricky Taps on October 15, 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.*