Comparison

Polka vs Connect Bubbles

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

Head to head
About

Polka

A quick, one-minute game where players tap colored dots as fast as possible. Earn points for correct taps and lose them for incorrect ones. It's designed for casual fun and skill development.

Highlights
  • One-minute gameplay sessions
  • Color-matching challenges
  • Score-based progression
  • Eye-hand coordination development
  • Game Center integration
  • Suitable for all ages
Features
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A simple and fun game for casual gamers. Touch the dots of the right color, as fast as possible, for a minute. Correct dots will increase your score, while wrong dots will diminish it. The faster you tap a dot, the more points it adds to your score. And new dots will appear continuously. FEATURES: • Lovely game suitable for all ages. • Develops eye-hand coordination skills. • Each game lasts just one minute. • Very simple and fun! • Game Center support. Check your achievements and high scores in Game Center, and compete with your friends and the world!

About

Connect Bubbles

Embark on a vibrant puzzle adventure connecting matching colored bubbles to clear levels. Enjoy multiple game modes, from classic challenges to timed races and relaxing Zen play. Unlock achievements and compete globally in this engaging hand-eye coordination game.

Highlights
  • Connect and burst colored bubbles
  • Multiple game modes (Classic, Time, Zen, Quest)
  • Challenging levels with special bubbles
  • Vibrant graphics and animations
  • Customizable game elements
  • Track progress and unlock achievements
  • Online leaderboards
Features
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Embark on an exhilarating puzzle adventure with Connect Bubbles®, the game that's captivating players worldwide! Join the ranks of puzzle enthusiasts and discover a world of vibrant bubbles, challenging levels, and endless fun. With its challenging levels, engaging gameplay, and endless replayability, it's the ultimate puzzle experience for players of all ages. This is a game filled with challenges and fun. Connect bubbles one by one by moving your finger across the screen to make them disappear. Form groups of three or more neighboring bubbles of the same color to bust them. Aim for the longest connections to get bigger scores. Immerse Yourself in Puzzle Paradise with these GAME MODES: - Engage in a thrilling Classic mode with unlimited levels and limited moves per level. - Race against time in Time Mode, where every second counts. - Unwind in Zen mode, where you can play endlessly without interruptions. - Conquer 345 captivating Quest levels filled with special bubbles, multipliers, prizes, and power-ups that will test your IQ and ignite your brainpower. FEATURES - Effortless gameplay that's perfect for players of all ages and skill levels. - Feast your eyes on vibrant graphics and captivating animations that bring the bubbles to life. - Immerse yourself in captivating sound effects and background music that enhance the gameplay. - Customize your game with a wide range of bubble styles, backgrounds, connectors, and more. - Track your progress with comprehensive statistics and unlock achievements that celebrate your puzzle prowess. - Vibrations - Designed for both Tablets and Phones - Offline highscores - Stylus support - Online leaderboards to compete with people everywhere - Enjoy seamless gameplay across your devices with Cloud Save, ensuring your progress is always at your fingertips. TIPS for Puzzle Triumph - Tap the screen and connect bubbles of the same color one by one. - Release the drag to make the bubbles burst and earn points. - You win 10 points for each bubble you connect and additional points if you connect more than 3 bubbles. - In order to pass from one level to another you have to achieve greater and greater scores. - At the top of the screen you will find your current score and the score you need to achieve to pass to the next level. If you have any technical problems, please email us directly at support@gsoftteam.com. Please, don’t leave support problems in our comments – we don’t check those regularly and it will take longer to fix any issues that you might encounter. Thank you for your understanding! Last but not least, a big THANK YOU goes out to everyone who has played Connect Bubbles!

Screenshots

Polka2 screens
Connect Bubbles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Polka at none against Connect Bubbles's 13. Polka also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months). Connect Bubbles's advantage is ratings volume (441 vs 39). On price, rating 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

Both are free to download. Connect Bubbles sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Polka asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Polka against 4.5 for Connect Bubbles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect Bubbles has 441 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Polka's written reviews are positive against 66% of Connect Bubbles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polka ships an update every 4 months, Connect Bubbles every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Polka versus Connect Bubbles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolkaConnect Bubbles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (39 ratings) — better4.5 (441 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better65.9% of reviews
Number of ratings39441 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergio ArroyoG Soft Team

Customer experience

Polka

All ratings39 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative10.0%

Connect Bubbles

All ratings441 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral9.8%
Negative24.4%

Bugs and requests

Polka

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Connect Bubbles

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 🐛 Game crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Connected lines jump unexpectedly
  • 🐛 Connection issues when trying to connect
  • 🐛 Touch input not always accurate

Requested features

5 requests
  • Advertisement free version
  • Option to compete against past scores
  • Option to compete with others
  • Larger bubbles and fewer on screen
  • Save progress after closing app

In-app purchases

None

Polka

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Connect Bubbles

One-time13
  • 30 Gold$0.99
  • Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 2$0.99
  • Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 3$0.99
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  • Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 1$0.99
  • Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 5$0.99
  • Unlock Themes$1.99
  • Unlock Zen Game Mode$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 160 Gold$4.99
  • Remove Ads & Unlock Features$5.99
  • 330 Gold$8.99
  • 700 Gold$15.99
  • 1500 Gold$27.99

Questions

Is Polka free?
Polka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Connect Bubbles free?
Connect Bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Polka or Connect Bubbles?
Polka is rated higher. Polka averages 4.6 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Connect Bubbles averages 4.5 from 441 ratings.
Do Polka or Connect Bubbles have ads?
Connect Bubbles shows ads; Polka does not.
Which is updated more often, Polka or Connect Bubbles?
Polka ships an update every 4 months, and Connect Bubbles every 8 months. Most recently, Polka was updated on October 3, 2026 and Connect Bubbles on October 8, 2026.

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