Comparison

Bejeweled Classic vs Bubble Pig

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bejeweled Classic

Engage in a classic gem-matching puzzle experience with multiple game modes and special gems. Compete for high scores, earn achievements, and utilize helpful boosts to enhance your gameplay.

Highlights
  • Six breathtaking game modes
  • Special gems like Flame, Star, and Hypercubes
  • Collect Bejeweled badges and achievements
  • Compete on Game Center leaderboards
  • Utilize Boosts for higher scores
  • Hints on demand for finding matches
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This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items. “Bejeweled — perhaps the most insanely addictive puzzle game ever.” — Games Magazine Discover your perfect match with 6 breathtaking modes in this classic gem-matching game, from the fast-paced, time-based Lightning, to the gem-driven Flushes and Full Houses of Poker Mode. Create electrifying special gems like Flame gems, Star gems, Hypercubes, and Supernova gems, collect flashy Bejeweled badges and achievements, and soar to dazzling heights in the Game Center leaderboards – all while enjoying fantastic Retina-display graphics! This is the Bejeweled you’ve loved for years, and it’s still delivering amazing high-carat excitement! This app offers in-app purchases. You may disable in-app purchasing using your device settings. CLASSIC GEM-MATCHING Play the most popular puzzle game of the century with powerful new gems. You’ll find cascades of fun as you test your gem-swapping ability! MODES FOR EVERY MOOD Enjoy the original in Classic, race against time in Lightning, dig deep for treasure in Diamond Mine, discover your own relaxing retreat in Zen, match gems to save Butterflies from a hungry spider in Butterfly, keep the cold out in Ice Storm, and make top hands with gems in Poker. BOOST YOUR WAY TO BIG SCORES Each mode has two Boosts, one regular and one Super Boost, which help you make even more matches and set even higher scores. Whether it’s pulling all the Butterflies to the bottom row with Reset in Butterfly mode or shuffling the board in Classic mode, Boosts take your game to a whole new level! PROVE YOUR SKILLS, CLIMB THE RANKS Earn flashy Bejeweled badges and Game Center achievements to prove your multifaceted skills, and compete against the world and your friends in Game Center leaderboards for the top score! Gloat over your scores for total matched gems, all-time best moves, and top 10 personal bests in Classic and Diamond Mine. HINTS ON DEMAND Can't quite spot the next match? Use the "Hint" button for a quick tip. Stars mode will open a separate, free Bejeweled Stars App. Important Consumer Information. This app requires acceptance of EA’s Privacy & Cookie Policy, TOS and EULA; includes in-game advertising; contains direct links to the Internet and social networking sites and the Internet intended for an audience over 13.

About

Bubble Pig

Guide Bubble Pig through a fairy-tale world threatened by sneaky foxes. Light up the environment to keep the foxes at bay and collect food and bonus items across 60 engaging levels. Enjoy classic platforming fun with simple controls and unlock numerous achievements.

Highlights
  • 60 levels with secrets and bonuses
  • Classic platformer gameplay
  • Simple controls
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Secret areas to discover
  • 3-star ranking system for replayability
Features
Currently charting
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As sunset approaches, the SNEAKY FOXES invade the woods in all kinds of shapes... Help Bubble Pig light up the fairy-tale world to keep the foxes away, or he might end up on the menu. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * WHAT REVIEWERS SAY: - "Rated 5 / 5" -- App App App - "iOS Game Of The Day" -- MacWorld idg.se, Apr 2012 - "Lots of variety, excellent controls, great sound" -- TA Forums - "This game is absolutely awesome: - great controls - loads of secrets - funny characters" -- User review - "Donut Games is the king of causal arcade games." -- iPhone Life * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GAME FEATURES: - 60 LEVELS packed with secrets, food (hey, he's a pig) and bonus items - Classic PLATFORM FUN - Ridiculously simple controls - Lots of ACHIEVEMENTS to unlock - Dozens of secret areas to discover - Donut Games' famous 3-star ranking system: Increased replay value! - Collectors Icon #33 TECH FEATURES: - Game Center support - MFi controller support - ION Arcade controller support - Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Enjoy another Donut Games release!

Screenshots

Bejeweled Classic4 screens
Bubble Pig3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bubble Pig at 95% against Bejeweled Classic's 25%. Bubble Pig also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). Bejeweled Classic's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (137K vs 83). On chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Bejeweled Classic is free to download; Bubble Pig costs $0.99 up front. Bejeweled Classic sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Bubble Pig asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubble Pig holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bejeweled Classic has 137K ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Bejeweled Classic's written reviews are positive against 95% of Bubble Pig's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bejeweled Classic ships an update every 3 months, Bubble Pig every 14 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Bejeweled Classic versus Bubble Pig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBejeweled ClassicBubble Pig
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (137K ratings)4.9 (83 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.8% of reviews95.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings137K — better83
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#138#129 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPopCapDonut Games

Customer experience

Bejeweled Classic

All ratings136,732 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews1,131 reviews
Positive24.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative64.9%

Bubble Pig

All ratings83 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews245 reviews
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.0%

User reviews

Bejeweled Classic

From 137K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🎨 Relaxing and soothing visuals
  • 💎 Classic gem-matching experience
  • 🕹️ Variety of game modes

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Frequent ads and in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Crashes, freezes, and glitches
  • 🔄 Progress loss and account resets
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices

Bubble Pig

From 83 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🎨 Cute and charming graphics
  • 🕹️ Simple yet challenging controls
  • 💎 Great value for the price
  • 🔁 High replayability with secrets and optimizations

Room to improve

  • 🦊 Frustrating fox enemy encounters
  • 🧠 Some levels can be very difficult
  • 💰 Paid app, not free
  • 🔁 Lack of new levels after completion

Bugs and requests

Bejeweled Classic

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Poker mode not opening
  • Butterfly game issues with spider capture
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Gem placement and cascade bugs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Restore previous purchase option
  • Unlimited play without ads
  • Improved leaderboards and achievements
  • Additional game modes (e.g., Quest, Ice Storm)

Bubble Pig

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional screen freezing or crashing
  • Inconsistent jump height and controls

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Difficulty options or level skipping
  • Additional game modes or challenges

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Bejeweled Classic

One-time11
  • 10 Shuffle Boosts$0.99
  • 10 Time Bonus Boosts$0.99
  • 10 Freeze Boosts$0.99
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  • Remove Third-Party Ads$2.99
  • Unlock Unlimited Poker Mode$2.99
  • 10 PowerGem SuperBoosts$2.99
  • 10 Wildcard SuperBoosts$2.99
  • 10 Reset SuperBoosts$2.99
  • 10 Digger SuperBoosts$2.99
  • Classic Boost Pack$6.99
  • Butterfly Boost Pack$6.99
None

Bubble Pig

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bejeweled Classic free?
Bejeweled Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Pig free?
Bubble Pig costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bejeweled Classic or Bubble Pig?
Bubble Pig is rated higher. Bejeweled Classic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 137K ratings, while Bubble Pig averages 4.9 from 83 ratings.
Do Bejeweled Classic or Bubble Pig have ads?
Bejeweled Classic shows ads; Bubble Pig does not.
Which is updated more often, Bejeweled Classic or Bubble Pig?
Bejeweled Classic ships an update every 3 months, and Bubble Pig every 14 months. Most recently, Bejeweled Classic was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bubble Pig on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Bejeweled Classic or Bubble Pig?
Bejeweled Classic currently peaks at #138 in the App Store charts, and Bubble Pig at #129. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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