Comparison

HamTower 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

HamTower

Features
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Cute hamster physics puzzle! Stack blocks, build towers, and battle players worldwide in real-time. 21 languages supported, free to play! -- What's This Game About? -- [Stack Blocks to Build a Tower] Simple controls - just tap to place! But be careful with your balance, or the whole thing might tumble... Real physics make every moment exciting and unpredictable. [50 Stages of Adventure] Acorns, ice blocks, balloons, rubber balls... New block types keep things fresh and fun! Each stage brings surprising new twists. -- 16 Adorable Friends -- Golden hamsters, Djungarian, Roborovski, hedgehogs, guinea pigs, even bunnies...! Each one has a unique personality and stats. Collect new friends through gacha! No duplicates guaranteed - every pull is a brand new friend. -- Dress Up with Accessories -- Ribbons, crowns, capes, angel wings... 20 accessories to style your hamster. Create the cutest outfit and head out on your adventure! -- So Many Ways to Play! -- Story Mode Clear all 50 stages! Free Build Mode Stack as high as you can and set new records! Online Battles Challenge friends and players worldwide in real-time! Use bomb attacks and freeze attacks to mess things up! Rankings Compete for the tallest tower, fastest time, and best battle record! -- Why You'll Love It -- - Daily login bonus gives you free gacha tickets - No-duplicate gacha means every pull is a new discovery - Available in 13 languages - play with friends worldwide - Works on both mobile and PC Your fluffy hamster friends are waiting for you. Let's climb the Sunflower Tower together! [In-App Purchases] - Gacha Ticket ($0.99) - Ad-Free Plan ($4.99) All content is fully enjoyable without any purchases.

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

HamTower4 screens
Bubble Matching4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HamTower at every 9 days against Bubble Matching's every 3 weeks. 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. HamTower sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Matching sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HamTower ships an update every 9 days, Bubble Matching every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HamTower versus Bubble Matching: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamTowerBubble Matching
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—33 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB349 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyosuke TakahashiLadaneta Games

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HamTower

One-time2
  • Gacha Ticket$1.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
10 purchases

Bubble Matching

One-time10
  • Gold Pack 1$1.99
  • Welcome Pack$1.99
  • Inspector Pack$4.99
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  • Gold Pack 2$7.99
  • Remove ADs$7.99
  • Detective Pack$9.99
  • Remove ADs Pack$9.99
  • Gold Pack 3$14.99
  • Agent Pack$19.99
  • Gold Pack 5$49.99

Questions

Is HamTower free?
HamTower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Matching free?
Bubble Matching is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HamTower or Bubble Matching have ads?
Both HamTower and Bubble Matching show ads.
Which is updated more often, HamTower or Bubble Matching?
HamTower ships an update every 9 days, and Bubble Matching every 3 weeks. Most recently, HamTower was updated on October 31, 2026 and Bubble Matching on November 5, 2026.

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