Comparison

TENSEI vs Bubble Blasted

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

Head to head
About

TENSEI

Embark on a serene journey of self-discovery through an ultra-casual endless action game. Leap and fall through calming Zen landscapes, mimicking the flow of ink on paper, to escape daily stress and find deep immersion.

Highlights
  • Ultra-casual endless action gameplay
  • Soothing Zen landscapes
  • Relaxed journey into the sky
  • Immersive experience
  • Brush stroke-like movement
Features
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An experience of self-discovery set in soothing Zen landscapes. "Tensei" is an ultra-casual endless action game. Leap and fall over and over in the style of a brush flowing across paper, and go on a relaxed journey into the sky. Leave the hectic routine of life behind for a chance to enjoy this deeply immersive experience.

About

Bubble Blasted

A relaxing block puzzle game where you strategically place shapes to clear lines and achieve high scores. Features a unique "Melt the Ice" mode for an added challenge, offering satisfying gameplay without timers or ads.

Highlights
  • Strategic block placement
  • Line clearing mechanics
  • Combo scoring
  • Melt the Ice mode
  • Offline play
  • No ads
  • Undo functionality
Features
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BubbleBlast is a relaxing block puzzle game where you drag pieces onto the grid, clear lines, stack combos, and chase high scores — with a special Melt the Ice mode you won’t find in most classic block games. Play in short bursts or lose an hour to “one more run.” No timers. No ads. Just satisfying strategy. HOW TO PLAY Place colorful shapes on the board. Clear rows and columns to score. Chain clears for combo multipliers. When you run out of space, the round ends — beat your best! NEW TWIST: MELT THE ICE MODE A fresh challenge built on classic block puzzle rules: clear smart, break through icy obstacles, and keep the board alive longer with clever placements. WHY YOU’LL LOVE BUBBLEBLASTED No Ads — no banners, no video interruptions Offline Play — works without internet (plane mode friendly) No Energy / No Waiting — play when you want Privacy First — no account required, no tracking One-Time Upgrade — unlock unlimited play (no subscriptions) FEATURES 40+ unique piece shapes for endless variety Combo scoring that rewards planning ahead Smart placement assist for clean, accurate drops Undo for last-move takebacks Minimalist design that stays easy on the eyes Relaxing audio + satisfying SFX Subtle weather visuals (rain/snow ambiance) Dark Mode support FREE TO PLAY, FAIR TO UPGRADE Play 3 full games every day for free. Want unlimited runs? Upgrade once and play forever — no subscriptions. PERFECT FOR FANS OF Block puzzle games, block matching, brain training, relaxing offline games, and anyone tired of ad-packed pay-to-win puzzle apps. Download BubbleBlasted and get that classic “perfect fit” feeling — now with Melt the Ice strategy.

Screenshots

TENSEI4 screens
Bubble Blasted4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bubble Blasted at Free against TENSEI's $2.99. Bubble Blasted also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). TENSEI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (13 vs 4). On rating, review sentiment, ads 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

Bubble Blasted is free to download; TENSEI costs $2.99 up front. Bubble Blasted sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TENSEI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for TENSEI against 5.0 for Bubble Blasted. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TENSEI ships an update every 5 months, Bubble Blasted every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TENSEI versus Bubble Blasted: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTENSEIBubble Blasted
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (13 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size405 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEURON AGE CO.,LTD.Nathaniel Lyman

Customer experience

TENSEI

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bubble Blasted

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TENSEI

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Bubble Blasted

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Access$1.99

Questions

Is TENSEI free?
TENSEI costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bubble Blasted free?
Bubble Blasted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TENSEI or Bubble Blasted?
Bubble Blasted is rated higher. TENSEI averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Bubble Blasted averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do TENSEI or Bubble Blasted have ads?
Neither TENSEI nor Bubble Blasted shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TENSEI or Bubble Blasted?
TENSEI ships an update every 5 months, and Bubble Blasted every 4 days. Most recently, TENSEI was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bubble Blasted on October 6, 2026.

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