Comparison

NumBurst vs Dots and Bubbles

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

Head to head
About

NumBurst

Features
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Dive into a world where math meets fun in "NumBurst: The Arithmetic Adventure"! Designed to challenge and entertain, NumBurst is a unique calculator game that brings the joy of numbers to your fingertips. In NumBurst, you'll face an infinite series of calculation challenges. Solve puzzles in various formats, such as x + 1 = 2, and 1 + 1 = x. The game progresses with each level, with the difficulty gradually increasing to keep you on your toes. But don't worry, this isn't your average math test. You'll earn coins for each level you complete, adding a competitive edge to your calculations. Whether you're a math enthusiast or just looking for a fun way to pass the time, NumBurst is the perfect blend of education and entertainment. Download now and start your arithmetic adventure today! By subscribing to the Pro Plan, you agree to abide by Apple's End User License Agreement (EULA). We recommend reviewing Apple's EULA before making any in-app purchases to ensure that you are fully informed and in compliance with their terms and conditions. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Dots and Bubbles

Guide a bouncing ball through challenging levels by activating and deactivating special dots. Discover unique physics with elements like Black Holes and Direction Boosters. Solve over 90 intriguing puzzles with clever combinations.

Highlights
  • Ball bounce control
  • Special dot mechanics
  • Over 90 levels
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Ingenuity-based puzzles
Features
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In this game you engage by activating and deactivating specific dots in the playfield to control the play ball‘s bounce, guiding it towards the goal. As you progress through increasing difficulty levels, you’ll encounter various special dots, such as »Black Holes«, »Direction Boosters«, and »Bubbles«, each adding an unique twist to the game‘s physics. With over 90 diverse and intriguing levels, you are challenged to solve each one using your ingenuity and clever combinations. „Dots & Bubbles“ promises a fun and dynamic gaming experience for players of all levels.

Screenshots

NumBurst4 screens
Dots and Bubbles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NumBurst at none against Dots and Bubbles's shown. NumBurst also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Dots and Bubbles's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.2). On price and in-app purchases 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. NumBurst sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Dots and Bubbles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NumBurst ships an update every 3 days, Dots and Bubbles fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NumBurst versus Dots and Bubbles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumBurstDots and Bubbles
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.212.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTRICS IT GmbHTim Kretz

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NumBurst

Subscriptions2
  • NumBurst Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • NumBurst Pro$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Dots and Bubbles

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is NumBurst free?
NumBurst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dots and Bubbles free?
Dots and Bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NumBurst or Dots and Bubbles have ads?
Dots and Bubbles shows ads; NumBurst does not.
Which is updated more often, NumBurst or Dots and Bubbles?
NumBurst ships an update every 3 days, and Dots and Bubbles fortnightly. Most recently, NumBurst was updated on September 7, 2026 and Dots and Bubbles on September 10, 2026.

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