# Bubbles iQ vs Sugar Witch

Bubbles iQ and Sugar Witch both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Sugar Witch's written reviews are positive against 19% of Bubbles iQ's. Sugar Witch also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Bubbles iQ's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubbles iQ sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Sugar Witch sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bubbles iQ against 4.8 for Sugar Witch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 104 and 173 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of Bubbles iQ's written reviews are positive against 84% of Sugar Witch's.

Bubbles iQ ships an update every 6 weeks, Sugar Witch every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubbles iQ | Sugar Witch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles-iq/id502847605/reviews) | [4.8 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sugar-witch/id1177265103/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 104 | **173** |
| Positive reviews | 19.1% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 241 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Namida Diamond Factory Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/502847608) | [Cubeflux](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202290775) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubbles iQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles-iq/id502847605)

Engage in an addictive, playful puzzle game that sharpens your mind and lets you compete online with friends and players worldwide. Test your intelligence against others in your city, country, or globally. Train your brain, collect achievements, and enjoy fun challenges.

**Highlights:** Online competition with friends and players, Weekly challenges via Facebook sync, Team up with friends for boosters, Unlock level skipping at level 40, Collect all achievements, Cross-device synchronization via Facebook

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continue Bubble Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 x Atom Bubble | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 x Bubble Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Bubbles | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Bubble Packs | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 Bubble Packs | $5.99 | one-time |
| Full Combo | $9.99 | one-time |
| 15 Bubbles packs | $9.99 | one-time |
| 15 x Bubble Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable experience
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty connecting to Facebook
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🔧 Buggy updates that break the app
- 🤔 Confusing and unnecessary features (e.g., puzzle pieces)

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when collecting puzzle pieces
- Scores not properly recorded or displayed
- Boosters and power-ups not functioning as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Option to play without Facebook connection
- Ability to compete against friends
- Customizable backgrounds and themes
- Improved performance and stability


### Sugar Witch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sugar-witch/id1177265103)

Embark on a sweet adventure with a little witch to discover delicious treats. Engage in over 2300 levels featuring new mechanics and exciting game modes, including a ghost-finding challenge. Enjoy improved graphics and daily bonuses while competing with friends.

**Highlights:** 2300+ levels, New game mechanics, Ghost-finding game mode, Improved graphics, Daily bonus rewards, Leaderboard competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 52 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 250 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 250 Coins | $20.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 520 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Attractive interface with large icons
- 😄 Humorous challenges like 'Ghosts on Waffles'
- 🎵 Pleasant sound effects
- 🚫 No annoying ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Encourages in-app purchases for progression
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay on difficult levels
- ❓ Levels can feel impossible without boosters
- 🚫 Unused moves continue playing after goal achieved
- 🚫 'Out of moves' banner blocks view

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after completing a screen
- Game freezes up quite a bit
- Unable to invite friends through Facebook

**Requested features**

- Provide a way to earn boosters and coins without paying
- Improve product support and communication channels
- Allow users to log in to Facebook properly
- Fix the issue where sound/music turns on by itself


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubbles iQ free?

Bubbles iQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sugar Witch free?

Sugar Witch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubbles iQ or Sugar Witch?

Bubbles iQ and Sugar Witch are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 104 and 173 ratings respectively.

### Do Bubbles iQ or Sugar Witch have ads?

Neither Bubbles iQ nor Sugar Witch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubbles iQ or Sugar Witch?

Bubbles iQ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sugar Witch every 3 months. Most recently, Bubbles iQ was updated on October 19, 2026 and Sugar Witch on October 20, 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.*