Bubble Match vs Serene Orbs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bubble Match
A classic match-three puzzle game where you click adjacent bubbles of the same color to remove them. Score points by clearing groups, but be mindful of the time and avoid running out of space to win.
- Match-three gameplay
- Adjacent bubble removal
- Scoring system
- Time-based challenges
- Classic puzzle mechanics
- Small download size
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If you like match-three games in general you are going to love this game. The history of this game goes back to the end of the Cold War, to 1988, to the Russian DOS game Shariki (Bubbles). However the game became widely known with the release of web-based version in 1998. After initial success, multiple iterations of the game were releases on all possible computing platforms. So why should you give our version a try? We tried to recreate all original fun of the game in a tiny download package. Click adjacent bubbles of the same color to remove. The more you remove the higher the score but watch out for the time - once you run out of space - you lose! Use menu (button in top right corner) to check score or restart the game.
Serene Orbs
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Serene Orbs is a unique puzzle game where you merge identical bubbles to form larger ones. Each fusion helps you progress through a dreamlike and musical environment. As this is my first game, I would appreciate feedback on the presence and frequency of ads, as well as all other aspects of the application, to ensure they don't disrupt the ambiance. I'm exploring the best monetization model to make the game free and ad-free, relying solely on in-app purchases, and allowing future collaborations with artists for new creations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bubble Match at 9.0 against Serene Orbs's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bubble Match ships an update every 6 months, Serene Orbs every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bubble Match | Serene Orbs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GASP Mobile Games Inc | Olivier Ricot |
In-app purchases
Bubble Match
No in-app purchases
Serene Orbs
No in-app purchases
Questions
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