The Gardener vs 24 Bubbles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Gardener
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The Gardener – Catch the Fruit! Fast, cute, and perfect for Apple Watch: In The Gardener, you play as a cheerful gardener catching fruit falling from above—while garden objects bounce the fruit away and make its trajectory unpredictable. How to play: • Move the gardener using the Digital Crown or swipe gestures • Catch as many fruits as you can and beat your high score • It gets faster every round—stay focused! • Watch out for the golden fruit for extra points and a small bonus Highlights: • Short rounds—perfect for quick sessions • Arcade vibes inspired by Space Invaders—but with fruit • Charming sprites and a clean watch-friendly layout • Simple controls and instant fun Tap Start—and go for the high score!
24 Bubbles
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Turn the classic 24 puzzle into a lively bubble-merging adventure. In 24 Bubbles, there are no operator buttons. Simply drag two number bubbles together and the game automatically performs a valid operation. Correct combinations merge into a larger bubble—keep going until the final bubble is exactly 24. GAME MODES • Cloud Levels: 30 carefully arranged number puzzles. • Arcade Mode: Start with 30 seconds, earn time for every solved puzzle, and level up after every 10 consecutive wins. • Face-to-Face Duel: Share one device and compete across a split screen for 30 seconds. • Apple Watch Quick Challenge: Tap two numbers on your wrist for short puzzle sessions anytime. • Animated Tutorial: Learn naturally through gesture animation the first time you play. A DELIGHTFUL EXPERIENCE • Soft translucent bubbles, dynamic lighting, and satisfying merge animations. • Pickup, impact, burst, and victory sounds with haptic feedback. • The in-game interface supports Simplified Chinese and English. • Play on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Progress stays on your device. • No account required. Observe the relationships between the numbers, discover the right merge order, and make the last bubble exactly 24!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 24 Bubbles at weekly against The Gardener's monthly. The Gardener's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Gardener ships an update monthly, 24 Bubbles weekly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.
| Parameter | The Gardener | 24 Bubbles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CARSTEN FREITAG | 凯 刘 |
In-app purchases
The Gardener
No in-app purchases
24 Bubbles
No in-app purchases









