# Banana Kong vs BUBBLE BOBBLE classic

The clearest difference is update cadence: BUBBLE BOBBLE classic at fortnightly against Banana Kong's every 3 months. BUBBLE BOBBLE classic also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Banana Kong's advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 501) and review sentiment (93% vs 74%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Banana Kong sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and BUBBLE BOBBLE classic sells 6 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 — 4.7 for Banana Kong against 4.5 for BUBBLE BOBBLE classic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Banana Kong has 35K ratings behind it against 501, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Banana Kong's written reviews are positive against 74% of BUBBLE BOBBLE classic's.

Banana Kong ships an update every 3 months, BUBBLE BOBBLE classic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Banana Kong | BUBBLE BOBBLE classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banana-kong/id510040874/reviews)** | [4.5 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-bobble-classic/id1497822213/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 501 |
| Positive reviews | **93.3% of reviews** | 73.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#142** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/669512574) | [MOBIRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/349276666) |

## What reviewers say

### Banana Kong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banana-kong/id510040874)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a thrilling jungle adventure as Kong, outrunning a banana avalanche. Utilize one-finger controls to run, jump, and swing through diverse environments, riding animals and overcoming obstacles. Collect bananas to power up, complete missions, and unlock extras for an endless runner experience.

**Highlights:** Jungle, beach, cave, treetops, and underwater environments, Ride various animals like boar, giraffe, and toucan, Responsive one-finger tap and swipe controls, Collect bananas to fill power bar and use Power Dash, Complete missions for score multiplier, Unlock power-ups, hats, and parachutes, Leaderboards and achievements via Game Center

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Banana Beginner Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Supply of 5 Golden Hearts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Box of Bananas | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.49 | one-time |
| Shipload of Bananas | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of 25 Golden Hearts | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Banana | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Charm | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Bananas | $7.99 | one-time |
| Treasure of 100 Golden Hearts | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and nostalgic game
- 🎨 Colorful and varied environments
- 🕹️ Simple but addictive gameplay
- 🎶 Great soundtrack
- 🐒 Cute and funny monkey character

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear or confusing game mechanics
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📺 Too many ads interrupting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Missions getting stuck or repeating
- Crashes or freezes during gameplay
- Inconsistent responsiveness of controls

**Requested features**

- More customization options for the character
- Additional game modes or levels
- Ability to play with friends or compete
- Improved controls, especially for water sections


### BUBBLE BOBBLE classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-bobble-classic/id1497822213)

Relive the classic arcade experience with this beloved title. Capture enemies in bubbles and defeat them using intuitive controls. Discover power-ups and special bubbles to aid your quest through challenging stages.

**Highlights:** Capture enemies with bubbles, Automatic shot function, Collect alphabet bubbles for extra lives, Power-up items to enhance abilities, Special bubbles with unique effects, Unlockable super game mode

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase 300 Dia | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 500 Dia | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 1,100 Dia | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 3,600 Dia | $29.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 6,500 Dia | $49.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 15,000 Dia | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Authentic arcade experience
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 💯 Brings back childhood memories
- 🕹️ Classic game mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Clunky touch controls
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing character
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Unresponsive controls
- Graphical glitches and visual issues

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Customizable controls
- Save progress and continue later
- Two-player mode
- Level select or checkpoint system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Banana Kong free?

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

### Is BUBBLE BOBBLE classic free?

BUBBLE BOBBLE classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Banana Kong or BUBBLE BOBBLE classic?

Banana Kong is rated higher. Banana Kong averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while BUBBLE BOBBLE classic averages 4.5 from 501 ratings.

### Do Banana Kong or BUBBLE BOBBLE classic have ads?

Both Banana Kong and BUBBLE BOBBLE classic show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Banana Kong or BUBBLE BOBBLE classic?

Banana Kong ships an update every 3 months, and BUBBLE BOBBLE classic fortnightly. Most recently, Banana Kong was updated on November 10, 2026 and BUBBLE BOBBLE classic on November 7, 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.*