Comparison

Bubble Calm vs Stay Grounded

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

Head to head
About

Bubble Calm

Features
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Bubble Calm: Your Peaceful Escape A small space to slow down. Tap. Breathe. Let go. Bubble Calm is a beautifully simple app designed to help you find moments of calm in your day. No goals. No pressure. No distractions. Just you and the gentle rhythm of bubbles floating and popping. WHY BUBBLE CALM? In our fast-paced world, we all need moments to pause. Bubble Calm creates a peaceful digital space where you can slow down, breathe, and simply be present. Whether you need a quick 30-second break or a longer meditation session, Bubble Calm adapts to your needs. KEY FEATURES Simple & Beautiful Experience the calming satisfaction of popping bubbles with an elegant, minimalist interface designed to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Customize Your Experience • Choose from multiple bubble colors and visual styles • Select your favorite background (solid colors, gradients, or subtle patterns) • Adjust bubble sizes and falling speeds to match your mood Ambient Soundscapes (Plus) Enhance your calm with procedurally generated ambient sounds: • Ocean waves • Gentle rain • White noise • Pink noise Breathing Guides (Plus) Follow gentle breathing exercises with visual overlays: • Calm 4/6 breathing • Box 4/4 breathing • Long exhale 4/8 breathing Enhanced Pop Effects (Plus) Experience satisfying visual feedback with: • Particle effects • Trailing animations • Ripple effects Multiple Presets Quickly switch between curated experiences: • Zen Sparse: Slow, meditative bubbles • Soft Rain: Gentle, continuous flow • One Bubble: A single large bubble for maximum calm (Plus) Premium Features (Bubble Calm Plus) Unlock the full experience with Bubble Calm Plus: • Unlimited bubble color customization • Multi-color modes (single, multiple, gradient, cycling) • Enhanced visual styles (realistic, metallic, glossy) • Background customization (solid, gradient, patterns) • Ambient soundscapes with volume control • Breathing overlay guides • Advanced settings and presets • One-bubble calm preset HOW IT WORKS Simply open the app and tap "Start." Bubbles will begin floating down your screen. Tap them to pop them—there's no score, no timer, no pressure. Just the satisfying sensation of popping bubbles at your own pace. Customize your experience through the settings menu. Adjust bubble sizes, speeds, colors, and backgrounds to create the perfect calming environment for you. WHEN TO USE BUBBLE CALM • Before an important meeting or presentation • During a stressful moment at work • Before bed to wind down • During a break between tasks • Anytime you need a moment to breathe PRIVACY & SIMPLICITY Bubble Calm respects your privacy. All gameplay statistics and preferences are stored locally on your device. We don't collect personal information, and you don't need to create an account to use the app. DESIGNED FOR CALM Every aspect of Bubble Calm has been carefully designed to promote relaxation: • Soft, rounded typography • Gentle animations • Calming color palettes • No notifications or distractions • Dark mode optimized Start your journey to calm today. Download Bubble Calm and discover your peaceful space.

About

Stay Grounded

This app offers a simple way to practice mindfulness and presence. It features a visual cue to encourage brief pauses and breathing exercises, along with grounding statements to help you reconnect with the present moment.

Highlights
  • Visual reminder for pausing
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Grounding statements
  • Minimalist design
  • Focus on presence
Features
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Stay Grounded is a minimal app designed to support presence and awareness throughout the day. The blinking eye on the Home Screen serves as a quiet visual reminder to pause and reconnect. Tap it to begin a brief breathing exercise that helps slow the body and settle attention. Tap **Stay Grounded** to read short grounding statements that remind you of what is already here. Disclaimer Stay Grounded is a gentle mindfulness tool, not a medical, therapeutic, or emergency service. It is meant for general support only. The app is not intended to guide decisions or actions in situations involving safety, urgency, or risk. Please use judgment, prioritize safety, and seek appropriate help when more support is needed. Outcomes depend on many factors beyond the app’s control.

Screenshots

Bubble Calm4 screens
Stay Grounded3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stay Grounded at none against Bubble Calm's 1. Bubble Calm's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). 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. Bubble Calm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stay Grounded asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Bubble Calm versus Stay Grounded: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble CalmStay Grounded
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerpicturing bitsAnne Klemmer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bubble Calm

One-time1
  • Bubble Calm Plus$1.99
None

Stay Grounded

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bubble Calm free?
Bubble Calm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stay Grounded free?
Stay Grounded is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bubble Calm or Stay Grounded have ads?
Neither Bubble Calm nor Stay Grounded shows ads.

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