Comparison

Hot Pot Sort vs Bubble Arrow

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

Head to head
About

Hot Pot Sort

Embark on a delicious puzzle journey by collecting and matching three identical ingredients in a hot pot. Conquer endless levels, enjoy satisfying gameplay, and immerse yourself in stunning visuals. This casual game offers a flavorful adventure anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Match 3 identical ingredients
  • Collect a variety of hot pot ingredients
  • Unlock new levels
  • Satisfying ingredient clearing
  • Stunning visual design
  • Casual gameplay for anytime enjoyment
Features
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Dive into the mouth-watering world of hot pot and get ready for a flavorful adventure! Your mission is to collect and match 3 of the same target ingredients on a delicious puzzle journey. Take on these tasty challenges to unlock more fun levels that are sure to whet your appetite! 【Features】 A Flavorful Hot Pot Feast A huge variety of ingredients are constantly being added to the pot, from succulent shrimp to fresh broccoli. They’re all waiting for you to collect! Addictive & Satisfying Gameplay Experience the pure satisfaction of clearing ingredients! Every time you match 3 of a kind, you’ll be rewarded with a satisfying blast and a great sense of achievement. Endless Levels to Conquer Embark on the world’s most delicious quest! Show off your skills and become the ultimate Hot Pot Master. Stunning Visuals Immerse yourself in realistic hot pot scenes and beautifully designed ingredients. You’ll feel like you’re right there at your favorite hot pot restaurant! Casual Fun, Anytime, Anywhere With the joy of unlimited tries, you can relax and enjoy your personal hot pot time at your own pace. It’s the perfect way to unwind. Endless hot pot fun is just a tap away! Let every match be another delicious step on your journey to becoming the hot pot champion. Join this incredibly fun challenge and become the ultimate matching master!

About

Bubble Arrow

Features
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Bubble Arrow is a free-to-play social bubble-popping platform packed with arcade games, real-time PvP, character chats, and monthly rewards. ARENA — MONTHLY LEADERBOARD Compete head-to-head in real time. Top players each month earn exclusive Arena rewards. The leaderboard resets monthly so every player gets a fair shot. ARCADE — 10+ GAMES Solo and PvP arcade games including Paddle Battle, Four in a Row, Checkers, Rock Paper Scissors, Reaction Race, and more. VIP LOUNGE Meet Lloyd, Jives, Adder, and Raphael. Play Shuffleboard, Chess, take quizzes, and unlock progression as you build VIP respect. REAL-TIME CHAT Chat with bubbles you meet in the Arena. The HANG handshake unlocks private chat sessions. ULTIMATE UNLOCK A one-time purchase that unlocks every character, every game, every customisation, and bypasses all. The complete Bubble Arrow experience. CUSTOMISE YOUR BUBBLE Earn Respect Points (RP) and arrows through gameplay to unlock skins, backgrounds, and custom bubble designs. RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY A calm space with breathing exercises and affirmation cards when you need a break. Bubble Arrow is anonymous-friendly — your identity is your bubble, not your name. Auto-generated bubble names keep things light and private. Free to download. Free to play. Optional in-app purchases.

Screenshots

Hot Pot Sort4 screens
Bubble Arrow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bubble Arrow at none against Hot Pot Sort's shown. Hot Pot Sort's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Hot Pot Sort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Arrow sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hot Pot Sort ships an update every 3 weeks, Bubble Arrow every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hot Pot Sort versus Bubble Arrow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHot Pot SortBubble Arrow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (117 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings117 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size326 MB65 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperShycheeseBen Albiston

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hot Pot Sort

One-time10
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Standard Gold 1$1.99
  • Standard Bundle 1$3.99
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  • Standard Gold 2$5.99
  • Remove ads$9.99
  • Standard Bundle 2$9.99
  • Standard Gold 3$14.99
  • Standard Bundle 3$19.99
  • Standard Gold 4$29.99
  • Standard Gold 5$54.99
5 purchases

Bubble Arrow

One-time5
  • 5 Arrows$0.99
  • 15 Arrows: Starter Pack$1.99
  • 20 Arrows$2.99
Show 2 more
  • 50 Arrows$3.99
  • Ultimate Unlock$29.99

Questions

Is Hot Pot Sort free?
Hot Pot Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Arrow free?
Bubble Arrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hot Pot Sort or Bubble Arrow have ads?
Hot Pot Sort shows ads; Bubble Arrow does not.
Which is updated more often, Hot Pot Sort or Bubble Arrow?
Hot Pot Sort ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubble Arrow every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hot Pot Sort was updated on October 30, 2026 and Bubble Arrow on October 31, 2026.

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