Comparison

Bubbles for Discourse vs MudForge

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

Head to head
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

About

MudForge

Connect to text-based multiplayer games with a modern, cross-platform client. Offers scripting, mapping, and customization tools for an enhanced gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Connect to any MUD server
  • GMCP and MSDP protocol support
  • Lua plugin engine
  • Triggers, aliases, timers
  • Built-in mapper with pathfinding
  • ANSI color support
  • Multiple simultaneous connections
Features
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MudForge is a modern, cross-platform client for connecting to Multi-User Dungeons (MUDs) — text-based multiplayer games that have been running since the dawn of the internet. Features: - Connect to any MUD server with direct TCP connections - Full GMCP and MSDP protocol support - Lua plugin engine for scripting and automation - Triggers, aliases, timers, and variables - Built-in mapper with pathfinding - ANSI color support - Multiple simultaneous connections - Plugin system with canvas, HTML, and text widgets Whether you're a veteran MUDder or just discovering text-based gaming, MudForge gives you the tools to play your way.

Screenshots

Bubbles for Discourse3 screens
MudForge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MudForge at none against Bubbles for Discourse's 2. MudForge also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 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. MudForge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubbles for Discourse ships an update every 7 months, MudForge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bubbles for Discourse versus MudForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubbles for DiscourseMudForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB19 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperIcy App Studio LLCWORLD COFFEE INFORMATION PTY LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bubbles for Discourse

Subscriptions2
  • Bubbles Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Bubbles Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
None

MudForge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bubbles for Discourse free?
Bubbles for Discourse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MudForge free?
MudForge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bubbles for Discourse or MudForge have ads?
Neither Bubbles for Discourse nor MudForge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubbles for Discourse or MudForge?
Bubbles for Discourse ships an update every 7 months, and MudForge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bubbles for Discourse was updated on September 8, 2026 and MudForge on September 19, 2026.

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