Comparison

Whack vs Bubbles for Discourse

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

Head to head
About

Whack

This game makes math practice engaging and challenging. As you tap numbers, the game speeds up, turning your math drills into an alert and focused experience. It's designed for those who enjoy a high-difficulty approach to learning.

Highlights
  • Engaging math practice
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Focus enhancement
  • Game-like interface
  • Quick reaction challenges
Features
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Math can be hard, and staying focused on math can be even harder. Whack-A-Num exists to keep you awake and alert during hours of math practice. With every number tapped, the bubbles move faster. The calculator for people who play video games on Hard Mode.

About

Bubbles for Discourse

Features
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Browse multiple communities in a unified, beautiful interface Join thousands of Discourse power users experiencing Bubbles for the first time Download Bubbles and experience Discourse discussions the way they were meant to be read. Thanks Claude. So Bubbles is a client for using Discourse. Add any Discourse URL to the app and read the latest 30 topics. xxx The Pro version of Bubbles uses auto-renewing subscriptions. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes Account once you confirm your purchase. Your iTunes account will be charged again when your subscription automatically renews at the end of your current subscription period unless out renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://github.com/mikaelacaron/Bubbles-Privacy

Screenshots

Whack3 screens
Bubbles for Discourse3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Whack at none against Bubbles for Discourse's 2. Whack also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Bubbles for Discourse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Whack ships an update every 3 days, Bubbles for Discourse every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Whack versus Bubbles for Discourse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhackBubbles for Discourse
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB18 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDanielle LewisIcy App Studio LLC

In-app purchases

None

Whack

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bubbles for Discourse

Subscriptions2
  • Bubbles Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Bubbles Pro Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Whack free?
Whack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bubbles for Discourse free?
Bubbles for Discourse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Whack or Bubbles for Discourse have ads?
Neither Whack nor Bubbles for Discourse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Whack or Bubbles for Discourse?
Whack ships an update every 3 days, and Bubbles for Discourse every 7 months. Most recently, Whack was updated on June 4, 2026 and Bubbles for Discourse on September 8, 2026.

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