# Jewel Cross vs Bubble Fall 3D

Jewel Cross and Bubble Fall 3D both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Jewel Cross's written reviews are positive against 51% of Bubble Fall 3D's. Jewel Cross also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 14.0). Bubble Fall 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 30). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jewel Cross sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Fall 3D sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jewel Cross holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Fall 3D has 15K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Jewel Cross's written reviews are positive against 51% of Bubble Fall 3D's.

Jewel Cross ships an update every 9 months, Bubble Fall 3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jewel Cross | Bubble Fall 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jewel-cross/id591559576/reviews)** | [4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-fall-3d/id1621537270/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 51.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晓翔 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/557170367) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Jewel Cross

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jewel-cross/id591559576)

Connect matching color balls with pipes to create links and cover the entire board. Solve hundreds of fixed levels or challenge your IQ with trillions of random levels. Avoid crossing or overlapping pipes to succeed.

**Highlights:** Connect matching color balls, Cover the entire board, Hundreds of fixed levels, Trillions of random levels, Clean, colorful graphics

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium 100 levels & 3 Hints awarded | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 💎 Attractive graphics
- 🎶 Soothing background music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing or lagging issues
- 🔍 Difficulty tracking finger movements
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔍 Unresponsive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes at splash screen
- Incorrect star tracking
- Unresponsive on larger puzzles

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Option to disable music/sound
- Smoother finger tracking
- Ability to save progress


### Bubble Fall 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-fall-3d/id1621537270)

Engage in a vibrant puzzle game where you match colored bubbles to trigger satisfying chain reactions. It offers simple, intuitive controls for quick play, yet presents escalating challenges to keep you hooked for hours.

**Highlights:** Match colored bubbles, Create chain reactions, Score points, Challenging levels, Simple controls, Addictive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack - Best Value | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 3 | $18.99 | one-time |
| Giant Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Champion Pack | $64.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Satisfying visual effects
- 🔊 Appealing audio and sound design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive levels and puzzles
- 🧠 Lack of challenge or progression
- 📺 Excessive advertisements
- 🔒 Issues with in-app purchases and unlocks

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing on certain levels
- Inconsistent or inaccurate scoring and ranking system

**Requested features**

- More diverse and challenging level designs
- Ability to customize or choose bubble colors
- Option to disable advertisements for a one-time fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jewel Cross free?

Jewel Cross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bubble Fall 3D free?

Bubble Fall 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jewel Cross or Bubble Fall 3D?

Jewel Cross is rated higher. Jewel Cross averages 4.9 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Bubble Fall 3D averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.

### Do Jewel Cross or Bubble Fall 3D have ads?

Bubble Fall 3D shows ads; Jewel Cross does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jewel Cross or Bubble Fall 3D?

Jewel Cross ships an update every 9 months, and Bubble Fall 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jewel Cross was updated on October 20, 2026 and Bubble Fall 3D on October 24, 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.*