# Hideaways Wonders vs Note Bubbles

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Note Bubbles at none against Hideaways Wonders's 7. Note Bubbles also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (60% vs 49%). Hideaways Wonders's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 65) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.4). On price, rating, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hideaways Wonders sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Note Bubbles asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hideaways Wonders against 4.6 for Note Bubbles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hideaways Wonders has 2.3K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Hideaways Wonders's written reviews are positive against 60% of Note Bubbles's.

Hideaways Wonders ships an update every 3 weeks, Note Bubbles every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hideaways Wonders | Note Bubbles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideaways-wonders/id6474877832/reviews)** | [4.6 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-bubbles-a-music-game/id6753315568/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | #123 |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 291 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RoadRocks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295007260) | [Ensemble Education](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746859300) |

## What reviewers say

### Hideaways Wonders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideaways-wonders/id6474877832)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Free · Music, #102 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Embark on a journey to restore balance to a city of harmony and wisdom by solving over 100 spot-the-difference puzzles. Experience stunning visuals, inspiring music, and a unique blend of brain training, entertainment, and reflection.

**Highlights:** Over 100 spot-the-difference puzzles, Stunning 8K-rendered worlds, Inspiring soundtracks, Transformative chapters, Brain workout and entertainment, Meditation and reflection elements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trickle(5 hints) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Breeze(10 hints) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wonders Hint Duet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fount(20 hints) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucid Lens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Deluge(50 hints) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Grand W. | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unusual quirky graphics
- 👍 Beautiful game design
- 👍 Enjoyable and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Lovely music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress loss after updates
- 💰 Paywall after initial levels
- 💰 Hints require in-app purchases
- 🐛 Unresponsive UI and sluggish controls
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress lost after updates
- App crashes and freezes
- Saved progress not persisting between sessions

**Requested features**

- Option to mute background music
- Ability to save progress and resume levels
- More generous hint system
- Improved visual feedback for user interactions


### Note Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-bubbles-a-music-game/id6753315568)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Grossing · Music, #131 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

This game challenges you to listen to melodies and replicate them on a keyboard to pop bubbles. It's designed for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced musicians, offering a fun way to improve ear training and melody memory.

**Highlights:** Listen to musical sequences, Replicate melodies on a keyboard, Pop bubbles to clear the board, Evolving difficulty challenges, Unlock new worlds and sounds, Improve ear training and melody memory

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hideaways Wonders free?

Hideaways Wonders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Note Bubbles free?

Note Bubbles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hideaways Wonders or Note Bubbles?

Hideaways Wonders is rated higher. Hideaways Wonders averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Note Bubbles averages 4.6 from 65 ratings.

### Do Hideaways Wonders or Note Bubbles have ads?

Both Hideaways Wonders and Note Bubbles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hideaways Wonders or Note Bubbles?

Hideaways Wonders ships an update every 3 weeks, and Note Bubbles every 10 days. Most recently, Hideaways Wonders was updated on September 27, 2026 and Note Bubbles on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hideaways Wonders or Note Bubbles?

Hideaways Wonders currently peaks at #83 in the App Store charts, and Note Bubbles at #123. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*