Comparison

Dango Derby vs Lipstick Bubble

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

Head to head
About

Dango Derby

Compete in adorable ball races on winding toy-box courses using intuitive controls. Master lane steering and acceleration to achieve the fastest times. Collect cosmetic items and participate in skill-based contests for eligible adults.

Highlights
  • Gravity Chase lane racing
  • Momentum-based controls
  • Deterministic physics
  • Collectible cosmetic items
  • Skill-based Derby contests
  • Daily quests
Features
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Dango Derby is a kawaii ball racer where adorable dango balls roll, bounce, and dash down winding toy-box courses. Race in Gravity Chase with lane steering, tap acceleration and held speed. Practice a faster route to the finish. Every contest uses the same deterministic course conditions for every performance. The fastest completion time wins. Free mode has no entry fee or real-money rewards. Gravity Chase also offers optional skill-based paid-entry Derby contests to eligible players age 18 or older in supported US states. Entry fees, rules, field size and verified-human opponent format, and fixed prize schedules are displayed before entry, and precise location verification is required. Collect cosmetics with earned gems. Gems are not cash. Features: - Gravity Chase lane racing - Momentum-based controls that reward clean lines and speed - Deterministic physics with time-based results - Adorable dango ball skins, trails, and cosmetics to collect - One-run Derby contests against verified human performances for eligible adults - Daily quests and skill-based competition

About

Lipstick Bubble

A skill-based bubble puzzle game where players aim a lipstick launcher to match colorful bubbles and achieve high scores. It offers various game modes for quick challenges or competitive progression, with daily check-ins to track progress. The game features bright visuals and precise aiming mechanics for engaging puzzle-solving.

Highlights
  • Skill-based bubble matching
  • Aiming and precision gameplay
  • Multiple game modes (Quick Match, Glam Ladder, Master Stage)
  • Daily streaks and progress tracking
  • Colorful and stylish presentation
  • Short, quick play sessions
Features
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Lipstick Bubble: Pop colorful bubbles with stylish flair! Welcome to Lipstick Bubble, where vibrant bubble-popping gameplay meets fashionable style and exciting skill-based competition. Bright colors, dazzling effects, and satisfying chain reactions make every match a fun and rewarding experience. Aim carefully, match bubbles of the same color, and create spectacular combos to clear each stage. Success depends on quick thinking, smart strategy, and accurate shots that maximize your score while overcoming increasingly challenging layouts. Enjoy lively animations, smooth controls, and thrilling competitions with players from around the world. Whether you're looking for a relaxing puzzle session or an exciting challenge, Lipstick Bubble delivers endless entertainment with every pop. Show off your style, pop every bubble, and start your colorful adventure today!

Screenshots

Dango Derby4 screens
Lipstick Bubble4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dango Derby at 100% against Lipstick Bubble's 0%. Dango Derby also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Lipstick Bubble's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (76 vs 10). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lipstick Bubble sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Dango Derby asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lipstick Bubble holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lipstick Bubble has 76 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Dango Derby's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lipstick Bubble's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dango Derby ships an update weekly, Lipstick Bubble every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Dango Derby versus Lipstick Bubble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDango DerbyLipstick Bubble
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10 ratings)4.8 (76 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1076 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB219 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCartridge Gaming CompanyWhimsy Forge Inc

Customer experience

Dango Derby

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Lipstick Bubble

All ratings35 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dango Derby

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Lipstick Bubble

One-time4
  • 1500 Coin$5.00
  • 4500 Coin$15.00
  • 13500 Coin$45.00
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  • 24000 Coin$80.00

Questions

Is Dango Derby free?
Dango Derby is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lipstick Bubble free?
Lipstick Bubble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dango Derby or Lipstick Bubble?
Lipstick Bubble is rated higher. Dango Derby averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Lipstick Bubble averages 4.8 from 76 ratings.
Do Dango Derby or Lipstick Bubble have ads?
Lipstick Bubble shows ads; Dango Derby does not.
Which is updated more often, Dango Derby or Lipstick Bubble?
Dango Derby ships an update weekly, and Lipstick Bubble every 2 months. Most recently, Dango Derby was updated on October 29, 2026 and Lipstick Bubble on October 25, 2026.

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