Comparison

That Lava Lamp Game vs The Doubles Man

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

Head to head
About

That Lava Lamp Game

Engage in a fast-paced, goopy bubble battle across warped gravity playfields inspired by classic games. Challenge friends or AI opponents in quick matches, mastering different skill levels and enjoying a retro-futuristic synth soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Goopy bubble battle gameplay
  • Warped gravity playfield
  • Inspired by classic games (Pong, Puzzle Bobble, etc.)
  • Player vs Player mode (Head to Head, Side by Side)
  • Bot Challenge single-player campaign
  • Multiple skill levels (Chill, Frothy, Feverish, etc.)
  • Catchy retro-futuristic synth soundtrack
Features
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BUBBLES, BUBBLES, BUBBLES Engage in a goopy bubble battle in a warped-gravity playfield built from weaponized lava lamps! Batter your... - Sibling - SO - Bestie - Boss with hot wax BUBBLES. Gameplay Inspired by Classics: - Pong - Puzzle Bobble - Simon - Rock, paper, scissors - Air hockey - Pinball - Ten-pin bowling - Tug-of-war In PLAYER vs PLAYER mode, two players duke it out on one device, with two ways to play: Head to Head: Play on a table, like a cocktail arcade cabinet. Side by Side: Play on a sofa, or maybe a train. Each game is finished in 90 seconds – or less with a knockout win. Hone your skills and unlock levels taking on 'bot royalty' in the BOT CHALLENGE single-player campaign. Features a cast of 12 robotic opponents inspired by classic sci-fi TV & cinema. Skill Levels: CHILL: For Beginner vs Beginner, with the lowest bubble limit. FROTHY: Low bubble limit, encourages careful play and avoiding wastage. FEVERISH: Double the bubbles for a high-speed, high-stakes showdown. PSYCHED: More bubbles but less shields, emphasizing opening strategies. FRENZIED: Ample bubbles for a epic struggle between expert players. Each level is accompanied by its own catchy tune, from a notable soundtrack featuring upcycled vintage retro-futuristic synth. Free To Play with no ads or data collection. Try it out now! Like it? Play it, share it, rate it! Have issues? Visit our app support page. Development continues with your feedback and engagement. Developed by Max vs Min, fledgling indie studio.

About

The Doubles Man

Manage a bustling doubles stand in this fast-paced arcade game. Serve customers accurately, upgrade your business from a bike to a factory, and use magic sauces to boost your performance. Compete on leaderboards for the highest scores.

Highlights
  • Serve customers accurately
  • Upgrade business from bike to factory
  • Use magic sauces for boosts
  • Climb leaderboards
  • Fast-paced arcade gameplay
Features
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Run the doubles stand. Serve the line. Don't run out of pepper. The Doubles Man is a fast, funny arcade game about the hardest job in Trinidad — keeping up with the doubles queue when it stretches down the block and everybody wants their own thing. Bara, channa, tamarind, cucumber, shadow beni. None, mild, medium or hot. Office workers want it quick. Tourists ask too many questions. The lady in the suit wants extra sauce and no pepper. Get the order right, keep the combo alive, and the money stacks up. Get it wrong and watch your customers walk. Spend what you earn on the business. Start with a doubles bike, work up to a stand, then a roti shop, then a whole doubles factory earning while you sleep. Upgrade your prep and your speed so you can handle the rush. Collect magic sauces that change how a shift plays out. Turbo Sauce kills the wait between serves. Double Trouble scores every serve twice. Ghost Pepper slows the whole line down when it's getting away from you. Climb the leaderboards for best round, most customers served, and longest combo. Free to play. The VIP Vendor Pass is a one-time purchase, not a subscription.

Screenshots

That Lava Lamp Game4 screens
The Doubles Man4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: That Lava Lamp Game at free against The Doubles Man's free with in-app purchases. That Lava Lamp Game also leads on device support (3 vs 1). The Doubles Man's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. That Lava Lamp Game sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and The Doubles Man sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for That Lava Lamp Game against 5.0 for The Doubles Man. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
That Lava Lamp Game versus The Doubles Man: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThat Lava Lamp GameThe Doubles Man
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan EdwardsLamae Maharaj

Customer experience

That Lava Lamp Game

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Doubles Man

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

That Lava Lamp Game

One-time4
  • Bubbles +1000$0.49
  • Bubbles +2000$0.99
  • Bubbles +5000$1.49
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  • Bubbles Unlimited$2.49
6 purchases

The Doubles Man

One-time6
  • Money for Waste Man$0.99
  • Mystery Sauce Pack$3.99
  • Side Man Money$4.99
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  • Side Man Gift$4.99
  • Yuh Nanny Will Bundle$4.99
  • Rich Gyal Vibes$19.99

Questions

Is That Lava Lamp Game free?
That Lava Lamp Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Doubles Man free?
The Doubles Man is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, That Lava Lamp Game or The Doubles Man?
That Lava Lamp Game and The Doubles Man are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do That Lava Lamp Game or The Doubles Man have ads?
Neither That Lava Lamp Game nor The Doubles Man shows ads.

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