# iZumas vs Marble Loops

The clearest difference is ads: iZumas at none against Marble Loops's shown. Marble Loops's advantage is ratings volume (5.8K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iZumas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Marble Loops sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Marble Loops holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 5.8K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 79% and 79% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iZumas | Marble Loops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/izumas/id436310102/reviews) | **[4.4 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-loops-bubble-shooter/id955367163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **5.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **79.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [驰国 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/436310105) | [伟 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/530415648) |

## What reviewers say

### iZumas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/izumas/id436310102)

A classic match-3 puzzle game designed to evoke nostalgia. Players launch balls to match three or more of the same color on a track, aiming to clear all balls before they fall into a hole. Features themed levels, adjustable difficulty, and special balls for enhanced gameplay.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Themed levels (Four Seasons Island), Adjustable difficulty (Easy, Normal, Hard), Over 70 unique maps and tracks, Special balls with unique effects, Themed music and sound effects

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| <Remove AD> | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No ads
- 🚀 Gameplay is fast and challenging
- 💡 Variety of difficulty levels
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Great graphics and sound effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Impossible to advance past certain levels
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with screen sizes
- 🐛 Confusing color scheme for colorblind users
- 🔋 Excessive ads that disrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not saving progress
- Ads covering up important parts of the screen
- Game freezing or crashing

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Colorblind mode
- Ability to disable ads or pay to remove them


### Marble Loops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-loops-bubble-shooter/id955367163)

Engage in a highly popular and addictive Zuma-style ball game. Navigate through 150 exciting levels with intuitive controls and powerful boosters. Enjoy stunning graphics and appealing sound for an unforgettable gaming experience.

**Highlights:** 150 exciting levels, New Zuma gameplay mechanics, Slide and switch pad controls, 6 powerful power-ups, One-touch game control, Retina display graphics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Classic fun
- 👍 Superb
- 👍 The BEST
- 👍 Rocks
- 👍 I love this!!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 JUNK GAME
- 🐛 Not worth playing
- 🐛 Frustrating
- 🐛 Irritates me
- 🐛 So Basic and glitched

**Reported bugs**

- Suddenly knocks you off the game
- Balls suddenly don't clear anything and you have to start over
- No passing level 9-6
- Shooting balls through holes they connect to the closest chain even though there is more than enough room for the ball to go through, holes closing up when they aren't supposed to, color combination on the chain is wonky and many times the warning sound is already beeping before I am able to get rid of color chains
- Game makes me WAIT for like 5 seconds to brings balls AGAIN

**Requested features**

- Add option, next update!
- Just One Purchase. Period!
- More lives


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iZumas free?

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

### Is Marble Loops free?

Marble Loops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iZumas or Marble Loops?

Marble Loops is rated higher. iZumas averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Marble Loops averages 4.4 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do iZumas or Marble Loops have ads?

Marble Loops shows ads; iZumas does not.

### Which is updated more often, iZumas or Marble Loops?

iZumas ships an update every 3 months, and Marble Loops every 3 months. Most recently, iZumas was updated on October 26, 2026 and Marble Loops on October 26, 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.*
