# Bubblez vs Bubble Fall 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bubblez at 82% against Bubble Fall 3D's 51%. Bubblez also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Bubble Fall 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 21). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubblez sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Fall 3D sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Fall 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Fall 3D has 15K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Bubblez's written reviews are positive against 51% of Bubble Fall 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bubblez ships an update every 6 months, Bubble Fall 3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubblez | Bubble Fall 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubblez-bubble-defense-game/id504533311/reviews) | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-fall-3d/id1621537270/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 51.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Absolutist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/354691168) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubblez

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubblez-bubble-defense-game/id504533311)

Engage in a classic bubble shooter experience across 45 arcade levels. Match three or more bubbles of the same color to clear the board and earn bonus scores. Compete with players worldwide in a challenging multiplayer mode.

**Highlights:** 45 challenging levels, Multiplayer mode, Global leaderboard, Match 3 gameplay, Bonus score system, Multilingual interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Version | $0.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Bubble Fall 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-fall-3d/id1621537270)

Engage in a vibrant puzzle game where you match colored bubbles to trigger satisfying chain reactions. It offers simple, intuitive controls for quick play, yet presents escalating challenges to keep you hooked for hours.

**Highlights:** Match colored bubbles, Create chain reactions, Score points, Challenging levels, Simple controls, Addictive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack - Best Value | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 3 | $18.99 | one-time |
| Giant Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Champion Pack | $64.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Satisfying visual effects
- 🔊 Appealing audio and sound design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive levels and puzzles
- 🧠 Lack of challenge or progression
- 📺 Excessive advertisements
- 🔒 Issues with in-app purchases and unlocks

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing on certain levels
- Inconsistent or inaccurate scoring and ranking system

**Requested features**

- More diverse and challenging level designs
- Ability to customize or choose bubble colors
- Option to disable advertisements for a one-time fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubblez free?

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

### Is Bubble Fall 3D free?

Bubble Fall 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubblez or Bubble Fall 3D?

Bubble Fall 3D is rated higher. Bubblez averages 4.4 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Bubble Fall 3D averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.

### Do Bubblez or Bubble Fall 3D have ads?

Both Bubblez and Bubble Fall 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubblez or Bubble Fall 3D?

Bubblez ships an update every 6 months, and Bubble Fall 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bubblez was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bubble Fall 3D on September 26, 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.*