Comparison

LIL THIEF vs Bubble Matching

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

Head to head
About

LIL THIEF

Features
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LIL THIEF is a portrait stealth puzzle game built around short, tense heists. Study the layout, watch patrol routes, avoid camera vision, manage noise, steal the target, and make it to the exit without triggering the alarm. Each action advances the simulation, so every step matters. What is in the current version: Campaign progression with chapter and level unlocks Daily Heist with a fresh seeded challenge Procedural levels designed for replayability Turn-based stealth with clear risk and reward Guards, cameras, light and visibility pressure Noise-based enemy reactions and search behavior Vents, switches, lockpicks, and loot extraction Star rating based on speed and stealth Short sessions in portrait orientation If you like stealth games, puzzle games, and compact tactical runs, LIL THIEF is built for quick replays and cleaner routes.

About

Bubble Matching

Organize colorful bubbles by matching identical patterns and merging them on a grid. Enjoy a satisfying drag-and-merge rhythm with chain reactions and visual effects. Progress through relaxing or challenging levels, unlocking themed items and decorations.

Highlights
  • Drag and merge identical bubbles
  • Chain reaction effects
  • Themed bubble unlocks
  • Board decoration customization
  • Relaxing and challenging levels
  • Progress tracking
Features
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The colors of the morning market flow beneath your fingertips — it’s up to you to turn the bustle into order. In the cozy Bubble Town, each stall displays bubbles with different patterns, waiting to be found and merged. Your task is simple: match identical bubbles, drag them together, and watch new shapes emerge across the grid. You’ll appreciate the details: the drag-and-merge rhythm feels light yet satisfying, and chain reactions deliver clear visual effects and score feedback; level design shifts smoothly from relaxing, quick plays to thoughtful puzzle challenges, so you can enjoy both short breaks and longer-term goals. Unlock themed bubbles, board decorations, and useful items to make your collection and progress visible. Along the way there are small objectives, little surprises, and opportunities to plan your layout with care. Whether you’re after a brief moment of rest or a longer collecting journey, there are plenty of reasons to linger — organize your colorful collection and let every move find its own rhythm.

Screenshots

LIL THIEF3 screens
Bubble Matching4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LIL THIEF at none against Bubble Matching's shown. Bubble Matching's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LIL THIEF versus Bubble Matching: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLIL THIEFBubble Matching
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—29 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB344 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVIACHESLAV ZHILTSOVLADANETA PTE. LTD.

In-app purchases

None

LIL THIEF

No in-app purchases

None

Bubble Matching

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LIL THIEF free?
LIL THIEF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bubble Matching free?
Bubble Matching is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LIL THIEF or Bubble Matching have ads?
Bubble Matching shows ads; LIL THIEF does not.

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