Comparison

The Gardener vs 24 Bubbles

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

Head to head
About

The Gardener

Features
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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!

About

24 Bubbles

Features
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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!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Gardener ships an update monthly, 24 Bubbles weekly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
The Gardener versus 24 Bubbles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Gardener24 Bubbles
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCARSTEN FREITAG凯 刘

In-app purchases

None

The Gardener

No in-app purchases

None

24 Bubbles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Gardener free?
The Gardener is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 24 Bubbles free?
24 Bubbles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Gardener or 24 Bubbles have ads?
Neither The Gardener nor 24 Bubbles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Gardener or 24 Bubbles?
The Gardener ships an update monthly, and 24 Bubbles weekly. Most recently, The Gardener was updated on October 18, 2026 and 24 Bubbles on October 18, 2026.

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