# Bubble Ball vs Spill Zone

The clearest difference is rating: Spill Zone at 4.8 against Bubble Ball's 3.9. Spill Zone also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%). Bubble Ball's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (160 vs 30). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Ball sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spill Zone sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spill Zone holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Ball has 160 ratings behind it against 30, 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 100% of Spill Zone's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Ball | Spill Zone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-ball/id412089940/reviews) | **[4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spill-zone/id896251878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **160** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nay Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412089943) | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) |

## 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


### Spill Zone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spill-zone/id896251878)

This puzzle game challenges players to merge chemical spills until the entire board is a single color. Strategize to solve puzzles in the fewest moves possible, with daily challenges and multiplayer options.

**Highlights:** 200 unique puzzle levels, Daily challenge puzzles, Turn-based multiplayer, Create and share custom puzzles, No timer for strategic play, Earn stars for hints and unlocks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Oil | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Chemical | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🧠 Great brain training
- 💡 Unique puzzle mechanics
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly entertainment
- ⏱️ Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Maddeningly difficult at times
- 💡 Hints are expensive/not helpful
- 📶 Requires Wi-Fi for some features

**Requested features**

- More challenges/levels
- More helpful/cheaper hints
- Messaging ability between players
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Ball free?

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

### Is Spill Zone free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Ball or Spill Zone?

Spill Zone is rated higher. Bubble Ball averages 3.9 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while Spill Zone averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.

### Do Bubble Ball or Spill Zone have ads?

Spill Zone shows ads; Bubble Ball does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Ball or Spill Zone?

Bubble Ball ships an update every 2 months, and Spill Zone every 2 months. Most recently, Bubble Ball was updated on June 11, 2026 and Spill Zone on June 9, 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.*