Comparison

Tap Tap Bubbles vs Orbit Pulse

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

Head to head
About

Tap Tap Bubbles

Features
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Pop matching colored bubbles in this fun, free game Every time you pop a bubble, the ones below it move up to fill the space. Pop strategically to join bubbles of the same color together, and then pop them all! The faster you pop, the more you score. And if you get stuck, there are power-ups to help you.

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Orbit Pulse

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Experience the hypnotic flow of Orbit Pulse, where space meets rhythm in a mesmerizing orbital adventure. GAMEPLAY Navigate your planet through orbital paths around a radiant sun. Tap to jump between orbits, collect glowing stardust, and avoid dangerous asteroids. The simple mechanics hide surprising depth—timing is everything. RHYTHM SYSTEM Feel the beat! Collect stardust in sync with the music to enter "IN RHYTHM" mode, where every on-beat collection multiplies your score. Build combos up to 5x and watch your points soar. The 120 BPM ambient soundtrack creates a meditative, trance-like experience. PROGRESSIVE DIFFICULTY Start at Level 1 and climb higher as you master the orbits. Each level increases orbital speed and spawns more asteroids, keeping you on your toes. How far can you go? BEAUTIFUL MINIMALIST DESIGN Clean, elegant visuals let you focus on the flow. Glowing trails, particle effects, and smooth animations create a calming yet engaging atmosphere. Perfect for quick sessions or extended meditation. HAPTIC FEEDBACK Every action has weight. Feel the gentle tap of stardust collection, the rhythmic pulse when you're in sync, and the intense impact of asteroid collisions through advanced haptic feedback. KEY FEATURES • Simple one-tap controls—easy to learn, hard to master • Dynamic rhythm system with combo multipliers (up to 5x) • Progressive difficulty that scales with your skill • Ambient space soundtrack at 120 BPM • Advanced haptic feedback for immersive gameplay • High score tracking and personal records • Watch ads for extra lives—continue your best runs! • Customizable settings (music, SFX, haptics, particles) • Optimized for all iPhone models • Portrait mode—perfect for one-handed play PERFECT FOR • Rhythm game enthusiasts • Casual gamers seeking quick sessions • Players who love score-chasing challenges • Anyone looking for a meditative gaming experience • Fans of minimalist design FREE TO PLAY Orbit Pulse is completely free with optional rewarded video ads. Watch an ad when you run out of lives to continue your run and chase that high score! Master the orbits. Feel the rhythm. Reach for the stars.

Screenshots

Tap Tap Bubbles4 screens
Orbit Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbit Pulse at none against Tap Tap Bubbles's 3. Orbit Pulse also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). Tap Tap Bubbles's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. Tap Tap Bubbles sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Orbit Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap Tap Bubbles ships an update every 5 days, Orbit Pulse daily. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and May 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Tap Tap Bubbles versus Orbit Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap Tap BubblesOrbit Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarl BunyanFelix Wang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tap Tap Bubbles

One-time3
  • 500 Pop Pins$1.99
  • 50 Colum Pops$1.99
  • 50 Row Pops$1.99
None

Orbit Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tap Tap Bubbles free?
Tap Tap Bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbit Pulse free?
Orbit Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tap Tap Bubbles or Orbit Pulse have ads?
Orbit Pulse shows ads; Tap Tap Bubbles does not.
Which is updated more often, Tap Tap Bubbles or Orbit Pulse?
Tap Tap Bubbles ships an update every 5 days, and Orbit Pulse daily. Most recently, Tap Tap Bubbles was updated on September 26, 2026 and Orbit Pulse on May 15, 2026.

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