Comparison

Knockball vs Love in Bubble

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

Head to head
About

Knockball

A puzzle game where you knock balls off a board while protecting a golden ball. It offers a strategic challenge with rewarding smart play and satisfying chaotic moments. Enjoy handcrafted levels or compete against an AI.

Highlights
  • Knock balls off the board
  • Protect the golden ball
  • 160 handcrafted levels
  • Play against AI opponent
  • Realistic physics and sounds
  • Universal app for iPhone and iPad
Features
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Knockball is an exciting game designed to make you think outside the box to achieve a higher score. The goal couldn't be simpler - knock all the balls off the board without losing the golden ball. No time pressure though, take as long as you need to think your move through. The mechanics are extremely easy to learn, but you will need to think to get the perfect score. You are rewarded for playing smart! The less moves you take, the higher the reward. So if you enjoy games that make you think your moves through, Knockball is for you! However if you just want to let some steam off, there's nothing more satisfying than going wild and causing mayhem on the table or playing against an AI opponent and winning. Features: *There are 160 handcrafted levels of increasing difficulty *Play on a static board or against an AI opponent *Universal app for both iPhone and iPad *Realistic physics and sounds

About

Love in Bubble

A classic bubble shooter puzzle game where you match three or more colored bubbles to burst them and clear the screen. Progress through challenging levels, aiming for high scores and three stars on each. Enjoy a fun and addictive experience with animated effects and helpful power-ups.

Highlights
  • Match 3 or more bubbles to pop
  • 150 challenging levels
  • Score points by destroying bubbles
  • Aim for 3 stars on each level
  • Shooter indicator for aiming
  • Animated effects and bouncing balls
  • Four power-up items
Features
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Fun and addictive love bubble shoot game! Another classic bubble match-three game come for free! Love Bubble aims to collect as many points as possible. To get a score you need to destroy the colored love bubble. To burst those bubbles, you need to row/connect at least three bubbles of the same color. Just tap on the game board where you specifically want the bubble. Clear all the love bubbles on the screen to level up, and try to get 3 stars on each level. The best puzzle adventure game! Shoot love bubbles and match 3 or more to pop and drop your way to victory! - 150 levels of Challenging Puzzles! - Shoot love bubbles in every game like a cupid throw arrows you will blow hearts - Awesome shooter indicator made your life enjoyable! - Animated bouncing balls, effects, and more! - Get all of the hearts - Having Sweet Candy feel UI - Having 4 Prop Items

Screenshots

Knockball4 screens
Love in Bubble4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Knockball at none against Love in Bubble's shown. Knockball also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Knockball sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Love in Bubble sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Knockball holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knockball has 45 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knockball ships an update every 2 months, Love in Bubble every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Knockball versus Love in Bubble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnockballLove in Bubble
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (45 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews91.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings45 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLGT SIATang Cho man

Customer experience

Knockball

All ratings40 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral10.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive91.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative3.0%

Love in Bubble

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Knockball

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Game crashes after completing level 115, preventing access to level 116
  • App freezes during gameplay requiring restart
  • Ball positioning too close to screen edge prevents power shots on first level
  • Broken app support link
  • Forced repurchase prompts for existing customers
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  • Review submission blocked with 'nickname already in use' error
  • Poor optimization on iPhone/iPod causing gameplay issues
  • Distracting logo watermark overlay on screen

Requested features

8 requests
  • Additional levels beyond 140
  • Spin control for the ball (like pool/snooker)
  • Multiplayer and online play modes
  • Facebook integration for social features
  • Custom level creation tools
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  • iPhone 5 screen optimization
  • Background music playback support
  • 64-bit app upgrade

Love in Bubble

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Knockball

One-time1
  • Full game unlock$2.99
7 purchases

Love in Bubble

One-time7
  • 6000 Hearts$0.99
  • x5 Add +20$0.99
  • x2 Continue Chance$0.99
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  • Show path$0.99
  • Double Score$0.99
  • 14000 Hearts$1.99
  • 25000 Hearts$2.99

Questions

Is Knockball free?
Knockball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Love in Bubble free?
Love in Bubble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Knockball or Love in Bubble?
Knockball is rated higher. Knockball averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Love in Bubble averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Knockball or Love in Bubble have ads?
Love in Bubble shows ads; Knockball does not.
Which is updated more often, Knockball or Love in Bubble?
Knockball ships an update every 2 months, and Love in Bubble every 10 months. Most recently, Knockball was updated on November 1, 2026 and Love in Bubble on November 2, 2026.

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