Comparison

Bubble Shoot ► vs Rocky Castle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bubble Shoot ►

Experience a classic bubble shooting game in a vibrant 3D tropical setting. Match three or more balls to clear the board, utilizing bonuses and maluses for added challenge. Progress through increasingly difficult levels or aim to beat your high score in arcade mode.

Highlights
  • 3D tropical environment
  • Match 3 or more balls
  • Bonuses and maluses
  • Challenge mode with increasing difficulty
  • Arcade mode for high score attempts
  • Classic bubble shooting gameplay
Features
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Bubble Shoot all day long ! With Bubble Shoot, you will given the opportunity to play a classic bubble shooting game in a brand new 3D tropical environment! A new experience but still the same goal: form groups of 3 or more balls to clear out the board entirely! This version also includes bonuses and maluses making your journey even more challenging. In the Challenge mode, you will be faced with increasingly difficult levels as you progress. You will try to strategically send the right balls at the right spot and create the right combinations to clear any given level. You will then move on to the next level for more bubble shooting! In the Arcade mode, you will challenge yourself to beat your bubble shooting record. Will you beat your highest score? Bubble Shoot can be downloaded for free today! Join us and become a master bubble shooter!

About

Rocky Castle

Embark on a cartoony tower climbing adventure with lively pets. Navigate hazardous obstacles like spikes, barrels, and fire traps using intuitive swipe controls. Master timing and awareness to conquer challenging levels and reach the top.

Highlights
  • Lighthearted colorful visuals
  • Hilarious characters
  • Simple and intuitive controls
  • Smooth and addictive gameplay
  • Retina display support
  • iCloud support
  • Game Center support
Features
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What happens when lots of lively pets start to climb and conquer the most dangerous tower castles of the world? Find it out yourself! Pick your favorite competitor and overcome the tricky, but pretty hazardous obstacles while climbing up to the top of each tower. Sharp spikes, rolling barrels, heavy rocks, falling platforms, fire traps and jumping bombs among other meanies are waiting for your arrival to wickedly push you back into the abyss. But you should fear not, awareness of the surroundings and fine timing will get you through even the hardest situations! Take the challenge head on! KEY FEATURES * Lighthearted colorful visuals * Tons of hilarious characters * Simple and intuitive controls * Smooth and addictive gameplay * Full retina display support * iCloud support * Game Center support CONTROLS * Swipe left or right to jump onto the next platform * Swipe up to use a switch, enter a door, climb a ladder or jump high * Swipe down to climb or drop down from a ladder TIPS * Every obstacle represents a different threat, be sure to learn the patterns * Don't rush it, pace your actions to avoid unnecessary mistakes * Jump forward if a barrel or rock is coming at you * Coins are always awarded, even if you fail to complete a level * Be aware of all the obstacles visible on screen, not just the next one Please rate Rocky Castle and submit your feedback for further improvements! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IstomGames Twitter: http://twitter.com/istomgames isTom Games: https://www.istomgames.com

Screenshots

Bubble Shoot ►4 screens
Rocky Castle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubble Shoot ► at none against Rocky Castle's 21. Bubble Shoot ► also leads on ads (none vs shown). Rocky Castle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rocky Castle sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Bubble Shoot ► asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Bubble Shoot ► against 4.1 for Rocky Castle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 85 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Bubble Shoot ►'s written reviews are positive against 73% of Rocky Castle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Shoot ► ships an update every 5 months, Rocky Castle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bubble Shoot ► versus Rocky Castle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble Shoot ►Rocky Castle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (34 ratings) — better4.1 (85 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews72.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3485 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB277 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagma MobileIstom Games Kft.

Customer experience

Bubble Shoot ►

All ratings33 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral14.1%
Negative19.2%

Rocky Castle

All ratings84 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral6.0%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative18.2%

Bugs and requests

Bubble Shoot ►

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rocky Castle

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes after dying
  • Ads sometimes open the App Store unexpectedly
  • Controls not always responsive

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and worlds
  • Ability to restart levels from the beginning
  • Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
  • More character customization options

In-app purchases

None

Bubble Shoot ►

No in-app purchases

21 purchases

Rocky Castle

One-time21
  • Croco$0.99
  • Inky$0.99
  • Rosmaria$0.99
Show 18 more
  • Hector$0.99
  • Draco$0.99
  • Skipper$0.99
  • Fluffy$0.99
  • Rex$0.99
  • Small Pack$0.99
  • Betty$0.99
  • Astro$0.99
  • Rusty$0.99
  • Bandit$0.99
  • Lizzy$0.99
  • Bobo$0.99
  • Burgie$0.99
  • Xmas$0.99
  • Stripes$0.99
  • Coin Doubler$1.99
  • No Ads$1.99
  • Medium Pack$14.99

Questions

Is Bubble Shoot ► free?
Bubble Shoot ► is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rocky Castle free?
Rocky Castle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Shoot ► or Rocky Castle?
Bubble Shoot ► is rated higher. Bubble Shoot ► averages 4.1 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Rocky Castle averages 4.1 from 85 ratings.
Do Bubble Shoot ► or Rocky Castle have ads?
Rocky Castle shows ads; Bubble Shoot ► does not.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Shoot ► or Rocky Castle?
Bubble Shoot ► ships an update every 5 months, and Rocky Castle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Shoot ► was updated on October 23, 2026 and Rocky Castle on October 24, 2026.

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