# Lost Bubble vs Paint Monsters

Lost Bubble and Paint Monsters both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Lost Bubble's written reviews are positive against 65% of Paint Monsters's. Lost Bubble also leads on chart position (#125 vs unranked) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 371). Paint Monsters's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lost Bubble sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Paint Monsters sells 10 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 — 4.4 for Lost Bubble against 4.5 for Paint Monsters. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lost Bubble has 2.3K ratings behind it against 371, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Lost Bubble's written reviews are positive against 65% of Paint Monsters's.

Lost Bubble ships an update every 2 months, Paint Monsters monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Bubble | Paint Monsters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-bubble-pop-bubbles/id576442111/reviews) | **[4.5 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-monsters/id795264363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 371 |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 65.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **6.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peak Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/476160947) | [MindJolt](https://appshunter.io/developer/405176113) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost Bubble

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

**Currently charting:** #125 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


### Paint Monsters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-monsters/id795264363)

Unleash your artistic prowess to battle the Ink King and bring color back to a desaturated world. Utilize magical boosters and powerful combos to conquer challenging levels and collect adorable paint monsters. Enjoy a visually stunning adventure filled with free, vibrant fun.

**Highlights:** Expandable canvas with new levels, Artistic boosters and combos, Loveable characters, Visually stunning environments, Power-ups and collectible monsters

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 33% off 80 Coins Sale Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 80 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 135 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30% off 275 Coins Sale Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 275 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 575 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1,475 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 3,125 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Addictive and fun
- 🎨 Bright and colorful graphics
- 🕹️ Challenging gameplay
- 💰 No ads or in-app purchases required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔄 Resets progress after updates
- 🔒 Unreliable Facebook integration
- 🕰️ Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to progress past certain levels
- Game not loading or crashing on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to earn in-game rewards
- Option to disable Facebook integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost Bubble free?

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

### Is Paint Monsters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lost Bubble or Paint Monsters?

Paint Monsters is rated higher. Lost Bubble averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Paint Monsters averages 4.5 from 371 ratings.

### Do Lost Bubble or Paint Monsters have ads?

Neither Lost Bubble nor Paint Monsters shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lost Bubble or Paint Monsters?

Lost Bubble ships an update every 2 months, and Paint Monsters monthly. Most recently, Lost Bubble was updated on September 23, 2026 and Paint Monsters 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.*