# TENSEI vs Bubble Blasted

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TENSEI | Bubble Blasted |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tensei/id6478192184/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-blasted/id6757316578/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 405 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEURON AGE CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403485706) | [Nathaniel Lyman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819393762) |

## What reviewers say

### TENSEI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tensei/id6478192184)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bubble Blasted

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-blasted/id6757316578)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro Access | $1.99 | one-time |


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