# Bubble Saga vs Save Pickles

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubble Saga at none against Save Pickles's 10. Bubble Saga also leads on ratings volume (51 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Save Pickles's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Save Pickles sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bubble Saga asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bubble Saga against 5.0 for Save Pickles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Saga has 51 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bubble Saga ships an update every 9 days, Save Pickles weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Saga | Save Pickles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-saga-bubble-sort-games/id6790373259/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-pickles/id6792366516/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 205 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ladaneta Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862026785) | [AppxGenix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317616589) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Saga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-saga-bubble-sort-games/id6790373259)

Match and merge identical bubbles to create satisfying chain reactions. This casual puzzle game features simple controls, cozy art, and rewarding stages with collectibles, perfect for quick, mood-boosting breaks.

**Highlights:** Match identical bubbles, Drag to merge, Satisfying chain reactions, Cozy art and sound, Changing stages, Collectibles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Save Pickles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-pickles/id6792366516)

Embark on a cozy match-3 adventure to rescue animals and restore a beautiful sanctuary. Solve puzzles, collect rewards, and team up with friends to create a haven for pets.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Animal rescue theme, Sanctuary restoration and decoration, Collect rewards and boosters, Clan features for teamwork, Daily tasks and events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Save Pickles Plus (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Save Pickles Plus (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Care Package — 5 Lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Care Package — 15 Lives | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Clan Rename | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hero Care Package 50 Lives | $14.99 | one-time |
| Whale Pack — 50,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Saga free?

Bubble Saga is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Save Pickles free?

Save Pickles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Saga or Save Pickles?

Save Pickles is rated higher. Bubble Saga averages 5.0 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Save Pickles averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bubble Saga or Save Pickles have ads?

Bubble Saga shows ads; Save Pickles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Saga or Save Pickles?

Bubble Saga ships an update every 9 days, and Save Pickles weekly. Most recently, Bubble Saga was updated on October 31, 2026 and Save Pickles on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*