Comparison

Bubbles Popper vs Connect Bubbles

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

Head to head
About

Bubbles Popper

Tap groups of two or more same-colored bubbles to make them disappear and earn points. Clear the board to advance to higher levels, with increasing bubble removal requirements. Strategize to maximize points by clearing larger groups.

Highlights
  • Pop groups of same-colored bubbles
  • Score points based on group size
  • Advance through levels
  • Increasing level difficulty
  • Multiple game difficulties (4, 5, 6 colors)
Features
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Destroy as many bubbles as possible to move to the next level. Select group of 2 or more same colored bubbles and they will disappear adding point to you. Number of point for each removed bubble depends on number of bubbles in the removed group. To move to the next level you need to remove bubbles from the board, each next level you should remove more bubbles then before. You will get more points for group of 6 cubes, then for 2 groups of 3 cubes. There are 3 game difficulties: 4, 5 and 6 colours on the board.

About

Connect Bubbles

Embark on a vibrant puzzle adventure connecting matching colored bubbles to clear levels. Enjoy multiple game modes, from classic challenges to timed races and relaxing Zen play. Unlock achievements and compete globally in this engaging hand-eye coordination game.

Highlights
  • Connect and burst colored bubbles
  • Multiple game modes (Classic, Time, Zen, Quest)
  • Challenging levels with special bubbles
  • Vibrant graphics and animations
  • Customizable game elements
  • Track progress and unlock achievements
  • Online leaderboards
Features
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Embark on an exhilarating puzzle adventure with Connect Bubbles®, the game that's captivating players worldwide! Join the ranks of puzzle enthusiasts and discover a world of vibrant bubbles, challenging levels, and endless fun. With its challenging levels, engaging gameplay, and endless replayability, it's the ultimate puzzle experience for players of all ages. This is a game filled with challenges and fun. Connect bubbles one by one by moving your finger across the screen to make them disappear. Form groups of three or more neighboring bubbles of the same color to bust them. Aim for the longest connections to get bigger scores. Immerse Yourself in Puzzle Paradise with these GAME MODES: - Engage in a thrilling Classic mode with unlimited levels and limited moves per level. - Race against time in Time Mode, where every second counts. - Unwind in Zen mode, where you can play endlessly without interruptions. - Conquer 345 captivating Quest levels filled with special bubbles, multipliers, prizes, and power-ups that will test your IQ and ignite your brainpower. FEATURES - Effortless gameplay that's perfect for players of all ages and skill levels. - Feast your eyes on vibrant graphics and captivating animations that bring the bubbles to life. - Immerse yourself in captivating sound effects and background music that enhance the gameplay. - Customize your game with a wide range of bubble styles, backgrounds, connectors, and more. - Track your progress with comprehensive statistics and unlock achievements that celebrate your puzzle prowess. - Vibrations - Designed for both Tablets and Phones - Offline highscores - Stylus support - Online leaderboards to compete with people everywhere - Enjoy seamless gameplay across your devices with Cloud Save, ensuring your progress is always at your fingertips. TIPS for Puzzle Triumph - Tap the screen and connect bubbles of the same color one by one. - Release the drag to make the bubbles burst and earn points. - You win 10 points for each bubble you connect and additional points if you connect more than 3 bubbles. - In order to pass from one level to another you have to achieve greater and greater scores. - At the top of the screen you will find your current score and the score you need to achieve to pass to the next level. If you have any technical problems, please email us directly at support@gsoftteam.com. Please, don’t leave support problems in our comments – we don’t check those regularly and it will take longer to fix any issues that you might encounter. Thank you for your understanding! Last but not least, a big THANK YOU goes out to everyone who has played Connect Bubbles!

Screenshots

Bubbles Popper3 screens
Connect Bubbles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubbles Popper at none against Connect Bubbles's 13. Bubbles Popper also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 66%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Connect Bubbles sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Bubbles Popper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Bubbles Popper against 4.5 for Connect Bubbles. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 241 and 441 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Bubbles Popper's written reviews are positive against 66% of Connect Bubbles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubbles Popper ships an update every 4 months, Connect Bubbles every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bubbles Popper versus Connect Bubbles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubbles PopperConnect Bubbles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (241 ratings)4.5 (441 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.1% of reviews — better65.9% of reviews
Number of ratings241441 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrey KrutikovG Soft Team

Customer experience

Bubbles Popper

All ratings241 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral9.5%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral11.9%
Negative9.0%

Connect Bubbles

All ratings441 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral9.8%
Negative24.4%

User reviews

Bubbles Popper

From 241 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😌 Relaxing and calming gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and fun
  • 🧠 Good for concentration and focus
  • ⏳ Great time killer
  • 🧘 De-stressing and mind-numbing

Room to improve

  • 📉 Game resets to level 1
  • 🤏 Small bubbles
  • 🚫 No horizontal play
  • 🤔 Poor instructions
  • 🤷 No challenge

Connect Bubbles

From 441 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Good for passing time
  • 👍 Stimulating and challenging
  • 👍 Relaxing and decompressing
  • 👍 Keeps mind busy

Room to improve

  • anúncios Annoying and frequent ads
  • ⏳ Long wait times for lives
  • ⏳ Timer continues after exiting
  • ✋ Difficulty selecting bubbles
  • 🚫 No clear goal in classic mode

Bugs and requests

Bubbles Popper

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App no longer works after iOS 17 update
  • Game resets to level 1 if left and returned
  • Cannot figure out how to stop/save at a particular level

Requested features

9 requests
  • Limited error exceptions (e.g., 3)
  • Limited error exceptions (e.g., 3)
  • Improve graphics
  • Add levels instead of just points
  • Repopulate bubbles as columns are cleared
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  • Allow saving progress at a particular level
  • Ability to change backdrop color
  • Save scores to beat previous records
  • Display stats or scoring information

Connect Bubbles

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 🐛 Game crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Connected lines jump unexpectedly
  • 🐛 Connection issues when trying to connect
  • 🐛 Touch input not always accurate

Requested features

5 requests
  • Advertisement free version
  • Option to compete against past scores
  • Option to compete with others
  • Larger bubbles and fewer on screen
  • Save progress after closing app

In-app purchases

None

Bubbles Popper

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Connect Bubbles

One-time13
  • 30 Gold$0.99
  • Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 2$0.99
  • Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 3$0.99
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  • Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 1$0.99
  • Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 5$0.99
  • Unlock Themes$1.99
  • Unlock Zen Game Mode$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 160 Gold$4.99
  • Remove Ads & Unlock Features$5.99
  • 330 Gold$8.99
  • 700 Gold$15.99
  • 1500 Gold$27.99

Questions

Is Bubbles Popper free?
Bubbles Popper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Connect Bubbles free?
Connect Bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubbles Popper or Connect Bubbles?
Connect Bubbles is rated higher. Bubbles Popper averages 4.4 out of 5 from 241 ratings, while Connect Bubbles averages 4.5 from 441 ratings.
Do Bubbles Popper or Connect Bubbles have ads?
Both Bubbles Popper and Connect Bubbles show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubbles Popper or Connect Bubbles?
Bubbles Popper ships an update every 4 months, and Connect Bubbles every 8 months. Most recently, Bubbles Popper was updated on September 29, 2026 and Connect Bubbles on October 8, 2026.

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