Comparison

Bubble Association vs Splash Loop

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

Head to head
About

Bubble Association

This puzzle game challenges your logic by connecting related images or words. Drag and group associated bubbles to clear the board and progress through diverse themes. It offers a relaxing yet mentally stimulating experience perfect for quick breaks.

Highlights
  • Image categorization gameplay
  • Word association gameplay
  • Diverse themes (animals, food, objects)
  • Relaxing and satisfying gameplay
  • Brain training mechanics
Features
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Welcome to Bubble Association, a fun and relaxing puzzle game that tests your logic and association skills!! Unlike traditional match-3 games where you look for identical items, Bubble Association challenges you to find the "connection" between different things. Whether it's a group of related images or associated words, drag them together to merge and clear the board! How to Play Find the Connection: Observe the images or words inside the bubbles and figure out what they have in common. Drag to Sort: Drag a bubble and drop it onto another related bubble to group them together. Clear and Win: Successfully categorize all associated bubbles to pop them and clear the level! Game Features Dual Gameplay Modes: Enjoy both Image Categorization and Word Association. Test your visual recognition and vocabulary! Diverse Themes: Explore levels featuring animals, food, daily objects, portraits, and more. Relaxing & Satisfying: Experience the joy of organizing a messy board into neat categories and watching them pop. Train Your Brain: Easy to pick up but engaging enough to keep your mind sharp. Perfect for short breaks! Download Bubble Association now and start sorting your way to victory!

About

Splash Loop

A relaxing underwater puzzle game where you match three identical fish to clear them from the reef. Fill your goal bowls and progress through levels with satisfying gameplay and beautiful ocean scenery. Perfect for unwinding anytime.

Highlights
  • Match 3 identical swimming fish
  • Fill goal bowls to win levels
  • Limited tray capacity for strategic play
  • Unlockable boosters
  • Earn coins and bonus rewards
  • Short, playable levels
  • Calm, unwinding atmosphere
Features
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Dive into Splash Loop, a bright and satisfying color sorting puzzle where every pour counts! Colorful liquid flows around the conveyor belt, and your job is to sort it. Tap a truck to pour its top color onto the belt, watch it splash and flow around the loop, and fill each glass tank with a single color to deliver it. It's easy to learn and hard to put down. HOW TO PLAY • Tap a truck to pour its top color onto the conveyor belt • Liquid flows past every truck and fills tanks waiting for that color • Fill a tank with one color to deliver the truck • Deliver every truck and clear the belt to win the level • The belt only holds so much, so plan ahead and don't let it jam! FEATURES • Smooth, realistic liquid that sloshes, streams and splashes as you play • A fresh twist on color sorting: trucks, tanks and a moving conveyor belt • 100 handcrafted levels with mystery tanks, locked trucks and tricky layouts • Handy Undo and Shuffle boosters to get you through tough moments • Earn coins for every level you beat and pick a prize from the Daily Bonus • Short, snackable levels you can play anytime • Calm, cozy vibes that are perfect for unwinding Whether you have a minute or an hour, Splash Loop is your go-to pour-and-sort escape. Ready to make a splash? Download Splash Loop now and start sorting!

Screenshots

Bubble Association4 screens
Splash Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubble Association at none against Splash Loop's 10. Bubble Association also leads on ratings volume (539 vs 158) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Splash Loop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Bubble Association asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bubble Association against 4.7 for Splash Loop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 539 and 158 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Association ships an update every 10 days, Splash Loop fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bubble Association versus Splash Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble AssociationSplash Loop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (539 ratings)4.7 (158 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings539 — better158
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size764 MB99 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLoong Rising LimitedKerim Sabuncugil

Customer experience

Bubble Association

All ratings537 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Splash Loop

All ratings158 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral0.6%
Negative2.5%

In-app purchases

None

Bubble Association

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Splash Loop

One-time10
  • Starter Coin Package$1.99
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Revive Offer$5.99
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  • Clever Coin Package$7.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Starter Bundle$9.99
  • Smart Coin Package$14.99
  • Smart Bundle$19.99
  • Expert Bundle$39.99
  • Genius Bundle$99.99

Questions

Is Bubble Association free?
Bubble Association is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Splash Loop free?
Splash Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Association or Splash Loop?
Splash Loop is rated higher. Bubble Association averages 4.6 out of 5 from 539 ratings, while Splash Loop averages 4.7 from 158 ratings.
Do Bubble Association or Splash Loop have ads?
Both Bubble Association and Splash Loop show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Association or Splash Loop?
Bubble Association ships an update every 10 days, and Splash Loop fortnightly. Most recently, Bubble Association was updated on November 13, 2026 and Splash Loop on November 13, 2026.

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