Comparison

Bubble Sort 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 Sort

A relaxing puzzle game where you group and pop picture bubbles. Enjoy a timer-free experience with satisfying visuals and progressively challenging levels. Play offline and take on daily challenges for rewards.

Highlights
  • Picture sorting by sight
  • Satisfying bubble popping
  • Timer-free gameplay
  • Progressively challenging puzzles
  • Daily challenges with rewards
  • Offline play support
Features
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At the end of a busy day, when you just want to clear your mind — there's a puzzle that relaxes you simply by grouping and popping picture bubbles. Bubble Sort is a sorting puzzle you play with images, not words. Find five matching picture bubbles scattered across the board, connect them, and watch the bubble burst with a satisfying pop! No timers, no pressure. Just the pure joy of observing and organizing at your own pace. ■ Features · A fresh way to sort by sight — spot what pictures have in common, no words needed · The satisfying feel of matching five — a crisp pop every time a set is complete · Timer-free, relaxing play — enjoy it anytime, with zero pressure · Puzzles that grow with you — easy to start, subtly trickier as you go · Daily Challenge — take on one level a day for rewards, and hit 3, 7, 14, and 28 days in a month for even bigger bonuses · Offline support — play anywhere, no internet required ■ How to Play Look over the picture bubbles → find related images → group the matching ones → when five come together, pop! Clear every group to complete the level. It looks simple, but the moment those pictures start to subtly overlap, the real brain game begins. Start your relaxing, immersive break with Bubble Sort today.

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 Sort4 screens
Splash Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bubble Sort at none against Splash Loop's shown. Bubble Sort also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Splash Loop's advantage is ratings volume (158 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Sort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Splash Loop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubble Sort holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splash Loop has 158 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Sort ships an update every 4 days, Splash Loop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Bubble Sort versus Splash Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble SortSplash Loop
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.7 (158 ratings)
Number of ratings4158 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKite GamesKerim Sabuncugil

Customer experience

Bubble Sort

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Splash Loop

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

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bubble Sort

One-time10
  • Shrimp Pack$4.99
  • Shrimp Pack2$4.99
  • Turtle Pack$9.99
Show 7 more
  • Turtle Pack2$9.99
  • Dolphin Pack$19.99
  • Dolphin Pack2$19.99
  • Shark Pack$49.99
  • Shark Pack2$49.99
  • Whale Pack$99.99
  • Whale Pack2$99.99
10 purchases

Splash Loop

One-time10
  • Starter Coin Package$1.99
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Revive Offer$5.99
Show 7 more
  • 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 Sort free?
Bubble Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Splash Loop free?
Splash Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Sort or Splash Loop?
Bubble Sort is rated higher. Bubble Sort averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Splash Loop averages 4.7 from 158 ratings.
Do Bubble Sort or Splash Loop have ads?
Splash Loop shows ads; Bubble Sort does not.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Sort or Splash Loop?
Bubble Sort ships an update every 4 days, and Splash Loop fortnightly. Most recently, Bubble Sort was updated on November 5, 2026 and Splash Loop on November 13, 2026.

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