Comparison

Vector Bloom vs Associations

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

Head to head
About

Vector Bloom

Features
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Vector Bloom is a calm, thinking-person’s puzzle game. Every level is a board of colored tiles, and every tile wants to leave. Tap one to send it on its way — but only if its path is clear. Plan the order, clear the board, and watch your garden bloom. — 135 hand-crafted levels across chapters of escalating challenge — Snakes, L-bends and blockers that turn each board into a spatial riddle — Warm, low-stress aesthetic. No timers. No ads in your face. — Daily streaks, monthly badges, and per-level star ratings — Stats screen tracks wins, stars earned and levels bloomed A puzzle that breathes. Play one a day, or lose an afternoon.

About

Associations

Features
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Looks like a crossword. Feels like a brain workout. In Associations: Image Crossword, you don’t spell words — you connect ideas. Match images to categories, solve overlaps, and watch the grid come together. How It Works: The grid starts scrambled. Your job? Fix it. Tap two tiles to swap them and slowly bring order to the chaos. But here’s where it gets interesting Some tiles overlap — and those images must match both row and column categories at once! And remember… You only have limited moves. So every swap matters. How to Play Study the row and column categories Tap two tiles to swap their positions Match each image to the correct row and column Solve overlapping tiles with dual associations Complete the grid before your moves run out! Why It’s So Fun Unique crossword-style image puzzle Simple controls, clever gameplay Strategic swapping with limited moves Addictive “just one more try” feeling Perfect mix of relaxing and challenging Whether you enjoy a quick brain teaser or a deeper logic game, this is your go-to brain trainer. Can you swap smart, think ahead, and solve every puzzle? Download now and start associating!

Screenshots

Vector Bloom4 screens
Associations4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Associations at none against Vector Bloom's 1. Associations also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Vector Bloom's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Vector Bloom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Associations asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Vector Bloom versus Associations: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVector BloomAssociations
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperULF SIMON VICTOR ANDERSSONCOCOBOO Games

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Vector Bloom

One-time1
  • Premium - Remove Ads$2.99
None

Associations

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vector Bloom free?
Vector Bloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Associations free?
Associations is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vector Bloom or Associations have ads?
Associations shows ads; Vector Bloom does not.

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