Comparison

Bubble Boba vs Prickly Boba

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

Head to head
About

Bubble Boba

Discover a unique selection of boba drinks and snacks. This Texas-based establishment offers a friendly and fast experience, perfect for relaxing with magical, boba-licious treats.

Highlights
  • Unique boba drink selections
  • Variety of snacks
  • Local Texas-based
  • Friendly atmosphere
  • Fast service
  • Relaxing experience
Features
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BUBBLE BOBA IS LOCAL, FRIENDLY & FAST (TEXAS BASED) WE CREATE A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE WITH BOBA SELECTIONS OF DRINKS AND SNACKS. SIT BACK AND RELAX WITH OUR MAGICAL DRINKS/SNACKS WHICH CREATES A BOBA-LICIOUS EXPERIENCE JUST FOR YOU

About

Prickly Boba

Order your favorite drinks ahead of time and skip the queues. Earn exclusive rewards with every purchase. Enjoy a seamless boba experience with quick checkout options.

Highlights
  • Order ahead
  • Skip the lines
  • Earn rewards
  • Apple Pay integration
  • Seamless boba experience
Features
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Order ahead, skip the lines, and earn rewards with Prickly Boba - TX’s iOS app. With the convenience of Apple Pay, you can check out in seconds and enjoy every sip with perks. Download the app now and dive into a seamless boba experience today.

Screenshots

Bubble Boba3 screens
Prickly Boba4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Prickly Boba at every 6 weeks against Bubble Boba's every 3 months. Bubble Boba's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bubble Boba against 5.0 for Prickly Boba. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 50 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Boba ships an update every 3 months, Prickly Boba every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Bubble Boba versus Prickly Boba: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble BobaPrickly Boba
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (19 ratings)5.0 (50 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1950 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraver Solutions Inc.Per Diem Subscriptions, Inc.

Customer experience

Bubble Boba

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Prickly Boba

All ratings50 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bubble Boba

No in-app purchases

None

Prickly Boba

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bubble Boba free?
Bubble Boba is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Prickly Boba free?
Prickly Boba is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Boba or Prickly Boba?
Prickly Boba is rated higher. Bubble Boba averages 4.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Prickly Boba averages 5.0 from 50 ratings.
Do Bubble Boba or Prickly Boba have ads?
Neither Bubble Boba nor Prickly Boba shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Boba or Prickly Boba?
Bubble Boba ships an update every 3 months, and Prickly Boba every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Boba was updated on October 24, 2026 and Prickly Boba on October 24, 2026.

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