Comparison

Bubble Jam vs Candy Drop

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

Head to head
About

Bubble Jam

Engage in a vibrant 3D block puzzle adventure where you match three bubbles of the same color to clear the board. This game offers a fun way to sharpen your mind, enhance cognitive skills, and relieve stress with hundreds of challenging levels and helpful boosters.

Highlights
  • Match 3 bubbles of the same color
  • Hundreds of challenging levels
  • Intuitive gameplay
  • Powerful boosters (Undo, Shuffle, Hint)
  • Leaderboard and Leagues competition
  • Stunning graphics and animation
Features
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Welcome to Bubble Jam, the most colorful and exciting block puzzle adventure you've ever seen. Dive into a fantastic world, where you'll experience the magic of match 3 games like never before. Let the bubbles entertain you and boost your IQ! Bubble Jam is the ultimate brain teaser and stress reliever. Our delightful game will help you sharpen your mind while you kick back and relax in a vibrant world of matching fun. You'll not only have a blast but also enhance your cognitive skills and problem-solving abilities. Becoming a true match master is easier than ever. Just follow the rules and have fun. HOW TO PLAY Your goal is to clean the playing field. Match 3 bubbles of the same color. Just tap to place them into the stack. You have only seven places in the stack, so you have only seven moves to make a match. Beware of various obstacles on the way that block the bubbles. Find your way through the uneven landscape, barrels, and other barriers. When you clear the board, you win! The gameplay is both fun and challenging. With each level, the Bubble Jam becomes more intricate and requires more critical thinking to complete. However, no need to worry, as we have boosters to help you out. BOOSTERS UNDO cancels your last move. SHUFFLE mixes all the bubbles on the field. REVIVE allows you to continue playing. CELL adds extra space in the stack. HINT creates a bubble match when you get stuck. LEADERBOARD AND LEAGUES Join the competition, climb the Leaderboard's peak, and conquer each League's greatest challenges. Countless adventures await as you journey from the Copper League to the Grandmaster League. No chance of getting bored. BUBBLE JAM FEATURES Stunning graphics and animation Hundreds of fun and challenging levels Intuitive gameplay Powerful boosters Suits all ages Play anytime, anywhere So, what are you waiting for? Download Bubble Jam now and immerse yourself in a world of colorful bubbles and exciting challenges. Get ready to become a match master and experience the ultimate bubble fun. Play now!

About

Candy Drop

Features
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Welcome to Candy Drop! Control a candy ball falling non-stop down a spinning tower full of platforms. Dodge the red danger zones, land on green bonus zones, and get as far as you can through thousands of levels. FEATURES - Over 10,000 levels with increasing difficulty - Customize your ball with dozens of candy skins - Special power-ups: magnet, shield, x2 coins, slow motion and freeze - Achievements to unlock as you play - Add friends, join groups and compete in challenges - Daily rewards and chests - Level up and beat your high score An easy-to-learn, hard-to-master arcade game, perfect for quick sessions any time of day.

Screenshots

Bubble Jam4 screens
Candy Drop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Candy Drop at daily against Bubble Jam's every 8 days. Bubble Jam's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Bubble Jam sells 31 one-off in-app purchases and Candy Drop sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Jam ships an update every 8 days, Candy Drop daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bubble Jam versus Candy Drop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble JamCandy Drop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size443 MB258 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAPPSYOULOVE LTDCristina Duart Alvarez de Cienfuegos

Bugs and requests

Bubble Jam

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing at certain levels
  • Inability to progress past level 200
  • Ads not working or causing issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and mini-games
  • Ability to turn off ads completely
  • Improved performance and stability

Candy Drop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

31 purchases

Bubble Jam

One-time31
  • Bubble Trouble 1$1.99
  • Achievement Bundle 2$2.99
  • Hints 3$3.99
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  • Shuffles 3$3.99
  • Bubble Trouble 3$3.99
  • Undos 3$3.99
  • Endless Chain 3$3.99
  • No Ads$5.99
  • Starter Pack$5.99
  • Booster Promo Sale 5$5.99
  • Shuffles 7$7.99
  • Revives Medium Offer$7.99
  • Cells Medium Offer$7.99
  • Hints Medium Offer$7.99
  • Get +20 Undos$7.99
  • Endless Chain 7$7.99
  • Best Discount 9$9.99
  • No Ads$9.99
  • Achievement Bundle 9$9.99
  • Shuffle Hint 11$11.99
  • Revive Cell 11$11.99
  • Bubble Trouble 12$12.99
  • Endless Chain 12$12.99
  • Super Pack$14.99
  • Super Hint Deal 14$14.99
  • Super Cell Deal 14$14.99
  • Super Revive Deal 14$14.99
  • Booster Promo Sale 14$14.99
  • One plus two bundle 14$14.99
  • Best Discount 19$19.99
  • Treasure hunt 34$34.99
7 purchases

Candy Drop

One-time7
  • Extra Life$0.99
  • Pack of 5 · Magnet$0.99
  • Pack of 5 · Shield$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Pack of 5 · x2 Coins$0.99
  • Pack of 5 · Slow Motion$0.99
  • Pack of 5 · Freeze$0.99
  • 30-day pass$4.99

Questions

Is Bubble Jam free?
Bubble Jam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Candy Drop free?
Candy Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bubble Jam or Candy Drop have ads?
Both Bubble Jam and Candy Drop show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Jam or Candy Drop?
Bubble Jam ships an update every 8 days, and Candy Drop daily. Most recently, Bubble Jam was updated on November 2, 2026 and Candy Drop on October 24, 2026.

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