# Polka vs Connect Bubbles

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Polka | Connect Bubbles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polka-dots/id482630849/reviews)** | [4.5 (441 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-bubbles/id855492320/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **441** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 65.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergio Arroyo](https://appshunter.io/developer/482630852) | [G Soft Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/807115215) |

## What reviewers say

### Polka

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polka-dots/id482630849)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Connect Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-bubbles/id855492320)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Zen Game Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 160 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads & Unlock Features | $5.99 | one-time |
| 330 Gold | $8.99 | one-time |
| 700 Gold | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gold | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 👍 Stimulating and challenging
- 👍 Relaxing and decompressing
- 👍 Keeps mind busy

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Annoying and frequent ads
- ⏳ Long wait times for lives
- ⏳ Timer continues after exiting
- ✋ Difficulty selecting bubbles
- 🚫 No clear goal in classic mode

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*