Comparison

Bubi vs Ref!Ref!Ref!

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

Head to head
About

Bubi

Features
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Bubi – Funny Bubbles Popping is a bright, easy-to-play bubble game with five different modes in one app. Tap, pop, and chase high scores in quick sessions that are perfect for a break or a longer play streak. FIVE WAYS TO PLAY • Pop — Classic bubble popping. Clear the board and rack up combos. • Maze — Guide your bubble through twists and turns. • Chain — Link bubbles together for bigger clears. • Float — Keep bubbles balanced as they drift and bounce. • Seek — Find and hit the right targets before time runs out. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT • Simple controls — great for kids and casual players • Colorful, cheerful visuals and a friendly bubble character • Short rounds you can play anytime • Multiple game types so it stays fresh • Beat your best score and keep coming back for one more round Whether you want relaxing pops or a quick challenge, Bubi has a mode for you. Download now and see how high you can score!

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Ref!Ref!Ref!

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Ref!Ref!Ref! is a fast, simple neon-retrowave reflex game built around timing, precision, and high-score runs. Tap the active target at the right moment, protect your streak, earn stars, and advance through 1,000 increasingly difficult levels. Every 20 levels introduces a new 80s-inspired visual season, keeping the journey fresh from the opening beat to the final challenge. FEATURES • 1,000 progressively harder levels • A new neon-retro season every 20 levels • Fast, responsive one-touch gameplay • Three-star level mastery • Unlockable visual styles • Daily rewards and energy system • Optional rewarded ads for +1 life • Retro-inspired music and sound effects • Optimized for iPhone and iPad How far can your reflexes take you? Website: https://saybir.net/apps/ref-ref-ref Privacy Policy: https://saybir.net/apps/ref-ref-ref/privacy Support: https://saybir.net/apps/ref-ref-ref/support This application uses Apple's Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bubi4 screens
Ref!Ref!Ref!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubi at none against Ref!Ref!Ref!'s 2. Bubi also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Ref!Ref!Ref!'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price 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. Ref!Ref!Ref! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bubi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubi ships an update every 2 months, Ref!Ref!Ref! every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Bubi versus Ref!Ref!Ref!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubiRef!Ref!Ref!
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDung PhanAziz Ahmet Saybir

In-app purchases

None

Bubi

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ref!Ref!Ref!

One-time1
  • Remove Ads2 variants$3.99

Questions

Is Bubi free?
Bubi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ref!Ref!Ref! free?
Ref!Ref!Ref! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bubi or Ref!Ref!Ref! have ads?
Both Bubi and Ref!Ref!Ref! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubi or Ref!Ref!Ref!?
Bubi ships an update every 2 months, and Ref!Ref!Ref! every 5 days. Most recently, Bubi was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ref!Ref!Ref! on October 24, 2026.

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