Comparison

PloppleMatch 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

PloppleMatch

Features
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PloppleMatch is a cozy 3D puzzle about sorting a big tumbling pile of the weirdest, cutest little monsters you've ever seen. Tap a Plopple to pop it into your tray, gather three of a kind, and — POP! — they clear in a happy little burst. Finish each pile's collection goals and roll on to the next wobbly puzzle. It's the "just one more match" tap-and-sort loop, with real toy-box physics and a pile full of googly-eyed Plopples. HOW IT PLAYS • Tap the Plopples you want — they tumble down into your 7-slot tray • Line up three of the same kind and they clear with a satisfying pop • Complete each level's collection goals to win — no timers, no rush • Careful: fill every tray slot with no match and you're stuck — but a rescue is always one tap away COLLECT THE WHOLE PILE • Meet dozens of weird little Plopples across five themed worlds — classic Plopples, Dino Pals, Star Sprouts, Reef Buddies, and Sugarlumps — with more on the way • Every creature you clear joins your Codex collection • Each world restyles the whole scene with its own colors and character FAIR BY DESIGN • Every level is honestly beatable — each one is checked, so there's no fake difficulty and no dead ends • No energy meters, no countdown timers, no pay-to-win — ever • Handy helpers — Undo, Mix, and an extra tray slot — for when you want a hand • A "reduce flashing" option and gentle, wholesome art • Small download, plays offline, no account or sign-up PloppleMatch is free to play. A few optional extras — a rescue when your tray is full, or a quick helper — can be unlocked by watching an optional rewarded video, but every level can be finished with skill alone. Tap, sort, and match the weird ones, three at a time.

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

PloppleMatch4 screens
Bubble Matching4 screens

Verdict

The call

PloppleMatch and Bubble Matching are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PloppleMatch ships an update every 11 days, Bubble Matching every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PloppleMatch versus Bubble Matching: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPloppleMatchBubble Matching
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—29 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB344 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam DrummondLadaneta Games

In-app purchases

None

PloppleMatch

No in-app purchases

None

Bubble Matching

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PloppleMatch free?
PloppleMatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bubble Matching free?
Bubble Matching is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PloppleMatch or Bubble Matching have ads?
Both PloppleMatch and Bubble Matching show ads.
Which is updated more often, PloppleMatch or Bubble Matching?
PloppleMatch ships an update every 11 days, and Bubble Matching every 2 weeks. Most recently, PloppleMatch was updated on October 7, 2026 and Bubble Matching on October 16, 2026.

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