Comparison

Bubble Runes vs VoltPath

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

Head to head
About

Bubble Runes

Engage in a magical bubble-shooting adventure with unique mechanics and spectacular effects. Strategically match and pop colored bubbles to create chain reactions and achieve high scores in this progressively challenging puzzle game.

Highlights
  • Unique mechanics with explosive and sticky bubbles
  • Spectacular chain reaction scoring system
  • Progressive difficulty and level system
  • Realistic physics and smooth gameplay
  • Optimized HD graphics and immersive sound
  • Haptic feedback support
Features
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Shoot. Match. Blast every rune off the board. Free to play, no ads, no paywalls. Bubble Runes is fast, loud and ridiculously satisfying. Line up three runes of the same color and watch them explode. Hit the right one and an entire wall comes crashing down. One more game? You'll say it every time. POWERS THAT TURN THE GAME AROUND Blow the board apart with the Explosion, split it in two with Lightning, pull runes together with the Magnet. And watch out for Sticky: it plays for the other side. Just when all seems lost, they show up to save you. THIRTEEN WORLDS TO DISCOVER Sail with pirates under the moon, read your fate at a fortune teller's table, get lost in deep space, dive into a retro pixel-art dungeon, survive a haunted Halloween night. Every world brings its own runes, art, music and sounds. Play, earn coins, unlock them all. BEAT YOUR FRIENDS Climb the Game Center leaderboard and show everyone who's boss. Nothing can be bought to score higher: every point is yours, and so are the bragging rights. New record? Share it with a single tap. A NEW CHALLENGE EVERY DAY A fresh daily mission, a streak to keep alive, and rewards waiting for you. ALSO IN THE BOX - iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro - Game controller support - Play offline, anywhere - Progress synced with iCloud Easy to pick up, impossible to put down.

About

VoltPath

Features
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VoltPath is the untangling puzzle that fits the in-between minutes of your day. A tangle of glowing wires lands on your screen. Tap one dot, tap another, and they swap places. Untangle every wire until the whole circuit lights up. That's the whole game, and it feels wonderful on the second try and the two-hundredth. It's made for the kettle-boiling, school-run, one-more-before-bed moments. A puzzle takes minutes. Put the phone down mid-puzzle and VoltPath keeps your place, moves and all. Pick it back up in portrait or landscape, exactly where you left it. WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU Ā· Daily Circuit. One new puzzle every day, the same one for everyone, generated on your device and ready offline. Finish it and your stats stay posted until tomorrow's tangle arrives at midnight UTC. Ā· Light the City. Twelve hand-built campaign levels, each teaching one new skill: tracing a wire, spotting self-crossings, working around fixed terminals. Finish a level to unlock the next, and revisit old favorites to beat your best. Ā· Free Play. Easy, Medium, or Hard tangles whenever you want a puzzle that isn't part of anything. Ā· Hints that nudge, never spoil. The first tap lights up a wire. The second suggests a swap. You still make the move, and Undo is always welcome for exploring ideas. Ā· Your Progress. Personal bests, milestones, and three circuit themes. Neon from your first puzzle, then Amber and Aurora as you play. Ā· Result cards. Share your move count and the starting tangle with friends. Your solution stays secret, so they get the puzzle, not the answer. Ā· Comfort controls. Adjustable audio and haptics, plus Reduce Motion support. VoltPath is a small, bright place to put your brain down for five minutes. Your circuit is waiting. Find your next bright idea. Download VoltPath.

Screenshots

Bubble Runes4 screens
VoltPath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bubble Runes at Free against VoltPath's $0.99. VoltPath's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Bubble Runes is free to download; VoltPath costs $0.99 up front. Bubble Runes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. VoltPath asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Runes ships an update weekly, VoltPath every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
Bubble Runes versus VoltPath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble RunesVoltPath
PriceFree — better$0.99
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size334 MB31 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDimitri GianiOtterPouch Software

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bubble Runes

One-time3
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 3,000 Coins$1.99
  • 10,000 Coins$5.99
None

VoltPath

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bubble Runes free?
Bubble Runes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VoltPath free?
VoltPath costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bubble Runes or VoltPath have ads?
Neither Bubble Runes nor VoltPath shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Runes or VoltPath?
Bubble Runes ships an update weekly, and VoltPath every 5 days. Most recently, Bubble Runes was updated on October 24, 2026 and VoltPath on October 24, 2026.

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