# Lost Bubble vs Drag n Merge

Lost Bubble and Drag n Merge both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Lost Bubble's written reviews are positive against 25% of Drag n Merge's. Lost Bubble also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#149 vs unranked). Drag n Merge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lost Bubble sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Drag n Merge asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Lost Bubble against 4.5 for Drag n Merge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Lost Bubble's written reviews are positive against 25% of Drag n Merge's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Bubble | Drag n Merge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-bubble-pop-bubbles/id576442111/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drag-n-merge-bubble/id1474446324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 298 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peak Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/476160947) | [Metajoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436156282) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost Bubble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-bubble-pop-bubbles/id576442111)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

Embark on an exciting bubble-popping adventure to defeat dark forces and save the world. Strategically pop bubbles to clear levels, but be mindful of limited moves and avoid Pandora's Boxes. This addictive game offers thousands of levels, magic orbs, and social features for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Over 4000 unique levels, Simple and addictive gameplay, Unlockable magic orbs, Compete with friends, Free updates with new levels, Discover new worlds and magic

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 Bubbles and 10 Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15 Crystals | $3.99 | one-time |
| 27 500 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| 45 Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50 Crystals 10000 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| 120 Crystals | $25.99 | one-time |
| 300 Crystals | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Pleasing visuals
- 🧠 Challenging levels
- 🕰️ Great time-killer
- 🎉 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔑 Difficult to progress without spending money
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Slow level updates
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after updates
- Inability to open game after recent update
- Inconsistent performance and freezing
- Rewards not properly credited

**Requested features**

- More free power-ups and boosters
- Ability to earn gems/crystals through gameplay
- Faster level progression
- Improved tutorial and instructions
- More varied gameplay modes


### Drag n Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drag-n-merge-bubble/id1474446324)

This game reinvents a classic puzzle experience by introducing bubble elimination to the number-merging mechanic. Players drag blocks with the same number onto each other to merge them into larger numbers, aiming to reach 20 and achieve high scores. It offers an addictive yet relaxing gameplay loop.

**Highlights:** Innovative number-merging gameplay, Bubble elimination mechanic, Challenge high scores, Relaxing art design, Play with friends

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Enjoyable challenge

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 App crashes after ads
- ⏱️ Frustrating timer that resets too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes after updates
- Black screen after ads

**Requested features**

- Option to play without a timer
- Ability to remove ads for a fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost Bubble free?

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

### Is Drag n Merge free?

Drag n Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lost Bubble or Drag n Merge?

Drag n Merge is rated higher. Lost Bubble averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Drag n Merge averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Lost Bubble or Drag n Merge have ads?

Drag n Merge shows ads; Lost Bubble does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lost Bubble or Drag n Merge?

Lost Bubble ships an update every 2 months, and Drag n Merge every 2 months. Most recently, Lost Bubble was updated on September 26, 2026 and Drag n Merge on September 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.*