Comparison

First Run vs Bubblia

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

Head to head
About

First Run

Embark on an interstellar journey with an astronaut collecting coins across diverse landscapes. Navigate challenges and transform collected coins into strategic assets for new opportunities.

Highlights
  • Interstellar odyssey
  • Coin collection
  • Traverse countries and cities
  • Navigate unique challenges
  • Transform coins into assets
  • Explore diverse landscapes
Features
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Embark on an exhilarating interstellar odyssey alongside Mr. First, Earth's esteemed chief astronaut, as he sets out on a legendary mission to a planet whispered to harbor an abundance of coins. Experience the anticipation building as Mr. First plants the flag, triggering a seismic event that transforms the terrain into a cascading shower of coins. Join the intrepid Mr. First in a swift and agile pursuit, traversing various countries and cities to collect every glittering coin in his path. Navigate through unique challenges and triumph over difficulties, making each destination a memorable chapter in this cosmic journey. As you accompany Mr. First, witness the captivating transformation of coins into strategic assets, unlocking new opportunities across diverse landscapes. Immerse yourself in the unfolding saga of exploration and wonder, fueled by the simple joy of coin collection.

About

Bubblia

Features
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Welcome to Bubble Kingdom — a cozy match-3 puzzle adventure! Swap and match colorful bubbles to rescue the kingdom. Join five brave bubble warriors — the sword-wielding Red King, the Green Archer, the Blue Wizard, and their pirate friends — as they battle sleeping monsters, shatter crystal walls, and bring peace back to the land. FEATURES • Hundreds of handcrafted match-3 levels • Powerful boosters: Sword, Bomb, Archer & the mighty Crown • Break crystals and defeat monsters with clever combos • Adorable painted characters and a magical storybook world • Play offline, anytime, anywhere — no internet needed • Free to play Match, blast, and save the Bubble Kingdom!

Screenshots

First Run4 screens
Bubblia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First Run at none against Bubblia's 8. First Run also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Bubblia sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. First Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Run ships an update every 5 days, Bubblia weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
First Run versus Bubblia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst RunBubblia
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (97 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings97 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size398 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOFT CONSTRUCT CJSCOne Jea Lee

Bugs and requests

First Run

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Points/coins not being added to user's balance
  • App crashing or freezing during gameplay
  • Login issues or accounts being blocked

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve point/coin tracking and crediting
  • Optimize app performance to reduce crashes
  • Adjust token swap rates to be more reasonable

Bubblia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

First Run

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Bubblia

One-time8
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Duke's Treasure$7.49
  • 5,000 Coins$8.99
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  • Prince's Treasure$12.99
  • 10,000 Coins$18.99
  • Queen's Treasure$24.99
  • 25,000 Coins$36.99
  • 55,000 Coins (Kingly Hoard)$69.99

Questions

Is First Run free?
First Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bubblia free?
Bubblia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do First Run or Bubblia have ads?
Bubblia shows ads; First Run does not.
Which is updated more often, First Run or Bubblia?
First Run ships an update every 5 days, and Bubblia weekly. Most recently, First Run was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bubblia on October 31, 2026.

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