# Bejeweled Classic vs Bubble Pig

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 device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Bejeweled Classic ships an update every 3 months, Bubble Pig every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bejeweled Classic | Bubble Pig |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (137K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bejeweled-classic/id479536744/reviews) | **[4.9 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pig/id519681118/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **137K** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | 24.8% of reviews | **95.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PopCap](https://appshunter.io/developer/284832145) | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) |

## What reviewers say

### Bejeweled Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bejeweled-classic/id479536744)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Free · Family, #183 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Shuffle Boosts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Time Bonus Boosts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Freeze Boosts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Third-Party Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Unlimited Poker Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 PowerGem SuperBoosts | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Wildcard SuperBoosts | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Reset SuperBoosts | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Digger SuperBoosts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Classic Boost Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Butterfly Boost Pack | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Bubble Pig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pig/id519681118)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional screen freezing or crashing
- Inconsistent jump height and controls

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Difficulty options or level skipping
- Additional game modes or challenges


## Frequently asked 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 3, 2026 and Bubble Pig on November 1, 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.*