# Bubbles iQ vs Bubble CoCo

The clearest difference is ads: Bubbles iQ at none against Bubble CoCo's shown. Bubbles iQ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Bubble CoCo's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 19%) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 160). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubbles iQ sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble CoCo sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubbles iQ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble CoCo has 2.4K ratings behind it against 160, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Bubbles iQ's written reviews are positive against 51% of Bubble CoCo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bubbles iQ ships an update every 6 weeks, Bubble CoCo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubbles iQ | Bubble CoCo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles-iq/id502847605/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-coco-match-3-shooter/id973840125/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 160 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.1% of reviews | **51.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 241 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Namida Diamond Factory Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/502847608) | [NSTAGE Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531424869) |

## 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


### Bubble CoCo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-coco-match-3-shooter/id973840125)

Engage in a classic match-3 bubble shooting adventure with fruit and veggie bubbles. Aim, match, and burst bubbles to help a cute hen collect vegetables and fruits for a harvest festival. Enjoy thousands of levels, daily quests, and colorful graphics.

**Highlights:** Match 3 bubble shooting gameplay, Thousands of levels with weekly updates, Daily quests and fun events, Super fever combos and boosters, Colorful graphics and designs, Offline play supported

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MegaStarterPack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Jewels | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Jewels | $2.99 | one-time |
| SuperStarterPack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 110 Jewels 20% | $7.99 | one-time |
| 110 Jewels | $9.99 | one-time |
| 130 Jewel Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| 250 Jewels | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package Sale Pack. | $24.99 | one-time |
| 550 Jewels | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 💎 Cute graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Bubbles not shooting where aimed
- Levels not progressing properly
- Coins and bonuses disappearing

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Offline mode
- Improved aiming and accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubbles iQ free?

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

### Is Bubble CoCo free?

Bubble CoCo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubbles iQ or Bubble CoCo?

Bubbles iQ is rated higher. Bubbles iQ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while Bubble CoCo averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Bubbles iQ or Bubble CoCo have ads?

Bubble CoCo shows ads; Bubbles iQ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubbles iQ or Bubble CoCo?

Bubbles iQ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bubble CoCo every 2 months. Most recently, Bubbles iQ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bubble CoCo on October 22, 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.*