# Lost Bubble vs Bubble Struggle

The clearest difference is ads: Lost Bubble at none against Bubble Struggle's shown. Lost Bubble also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 245) and chart position (#148 vs unranked). Bubble Struggle's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lost Bubble sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Struggle sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Struggle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lost Bubble has 2.3K ratings behind it against 245, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Lost Bubble's written reviews are positive against 74% of Bubble Struggle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lost Bubble ships an update every 2 months, Bubble Struggle every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Bubble | Bubble Struggle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-bubble-pop-bubbles/id576442111/reviews) | **[4.7 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-struggle-adventures/id947676130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 245 |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 73.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 306 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) | [One up games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595343462) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost Bubble

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

**Currently charting:** #148 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


### Bubble Struggle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-struggle-adventures/id947676130)

Embark on an adventure in this classic arcade game, the sequel to a highly popular online title. Navigate through 97 unique levels, utilize 5 different weapons and 7 helpful items to overcome challenges and defeat the boss.

**Highlights:** 97 unique levels, Boss level, 5 weapons, 7 items, Challenge friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250 c | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 c | $1.99 | one-time |
| 600 c | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full game | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3000 c | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great nostalgic game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Faithful port of the original
- 🎉 Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for full game access
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Slow lives refill
- 💰 In-app purchases feel excessive

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading past title screen
- Levels not progressing as expected
- Inconsistent coin rewards

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Multiplayer mode
- Power-ups and upgrades
- Improved controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost Bubble free?

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

### Is Bubble Struggle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lost Bubble or Bubble Struggle?

Bubble Struggle is rated higher. Lost Bubble averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Bubble Struggle averages 4.7 from 245 ratings.

### Do Lost Bubble or Bubble Struggle have ads?

Bubble Struggle shows ads; Lost Bubble does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lost Bubble or Bubble Struggle?

Lost Bubble ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Struggle every 4 months. Most recently, Lost Bubble was updated on September 23, 2026 and Bubble Struggle on August 8, 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.*