# Bubble Epic vs Save Pickles

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Save Pickles at 100% against Bubble Epic's 36%. Save Pickles also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). Bubble Epic's advantage is ratings volume (129 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Epic sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Save Pickles sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Save Pickles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Epic has 129 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Bubble Epic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Save Pickles's.

Bubble Epic ships an update every 2 months, Save Pickles weekly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Epic | Save Pickles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-epic-bubble-shooter/id661548080/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-pickles/id6792366516/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **129** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Intelly Works, TOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478271437) | [AppxGenix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317616589) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Epic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-epic-bubble-shooter/id661548080)

Embark on an addictive bubble-popping adventure with over 200 levels of engaging gameplay. Enjoy the game anywhere, anytime, with both online and offline modes. Compete with friends on Facebook and strive for perfection by earning three stars on every level.

**Highlights:** 200+ levels, Offline mode, Facebook integration, 3-star rating system, Tournament play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6 Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15 Cash, 5 Boosters | $2.49 | one-time |
| 14 Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15 Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| 33 Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 Cash and 5000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 75 Cash | $19.99 | one-time |
| 95 Cash | $29.99 | one-time |
| 160 Cash | $49.99 | one-time |
| 160 Cash and 25000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎮 Challenging puzzle mechanics
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual design
- 🎵 Great music and sound design
- 📱 Works offline without internet

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 💰 Extremely expensive in-app purchases
- 😤 Impossible difficulty on specific levels
- 🔄 Lack of synchronization with Facebook
- 🎮 Unfair ball color distribution (appears rigged)

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after every level or mid-gameplay
- Freezing when positioning first trajectory
- Game won't load or load screen hangs indefinitely
- Facebook progress doesn't sync between devices
- Game freezes after in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- Skip option for impossible levels
- More frequent level updates and new content
- Reduced in-app purchase prices
- Better ways to earn coins without spending money
- More bonuses and power-ups to help win rounds


### Save Pickles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-pickles/id6792366516)

Embark on a cozy match-3 adventure to rescue animals and restore a beautiful sanctuary. Solve puzzles, collect rewards, and team up with friends to create a haven for pets.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Animal rescue theme, Sanctuary restoration and decoration, Collect rewards and boosters, Clan features for teamwork, Daily tasks and events

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Save Pickles Plus (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Save Pickles Plus (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Care Package — 5 Lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Care Package — 15 Lives | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Clan Rename | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hero Care Package 50 Lives | $14.99 | one-time |
| Whale Pack — 50,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Epic free?

Bubble Epic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Save Pickles free?

Save Pickles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Epic or Save Pickles?

Save Pickles is rated higher. Bubble Epic averages 4.2 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Save Pickles averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bubble Epic or Save Pickles have ads?

Bubble Epic shows ads; Save Pickles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Epic or Save Pickles?

Bubble Epic ships an update every 2 months, and Save Pickles weekly. Most recently, Bubble Epic was updated on October 16, 2026 and Save Pickles on October 16, 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.*