Comparison

24 Bubbles vs Malcong

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

Head to head
About

24 Bubbles

Features
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Turn the classic 24 puzzle into a lively bubble-merging adventure. In 24 Bubbles, there are no operator buttons. Simply drag two number bubbles together and the game automatically performs a valid operation. Correct combinations merge into a larger bubble—keep going until the final bubble is exactly 24. GAME MODES • Cloud Levels: 30 carefully arranged number puzzles. • Arcade Mode: Start with 30 seconds, earn time for every solved puzzle, and level up after every 10 consecutive wins. • Face-to-Face Duel: Share one device and compete across a split screen for 30 seconds. • Apple Watch Quick Challenge: Tap two numbers on your wrist for short puzzle sessions anytime. • Animated Tutorial: Learn naturally through gesture animation the first time you play. A DELIGHTFUL EXPERIENCE • Soft translucent bubbles, dynamic lighting, and satisfying merge animations. • Pickup, impact, burst, and victory sounds with haptic feedback. • The in-game interface supports Simplified Chinese and English. • Play on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Progress stays on your device. • No account required. Observe the relationships between the numbers, discover the right merge order, and make the last bubble exactly 24!

About

Malcong

Features
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Malcong is a little friend you hatch and care for on Apple Watch. Apple Watch is required for hatching, care, and growth. The iPhone companion lets you view your friend, growth records, garden, and collection. Tap your first egg three times on Apple Watch. Feed your friend, play together, and help it rest as you share time on your wrist. Watch it respond to your gentle touch. Discover six families and thirty-six evolution forms. Friends you have raised stay in your garden, where you can choose a companion to spend time with again. Your first egg and its growth are free. Optional additional eggs are purchased in the paired iPhone app. Each purchase grants one consumable egg and is not a subscription. The price is displayed before purchase. No account or login is required. Progress and eggs are stored on your devices. The in-app Start Over action preserves unused purchased eggs, but restoration after deleting the app or replacing your Watch is not guaranteed. Consumed eggs are not granted again. Requires an iPhone with iOS 17 or later and an Apple Watch with watchOS 10 or later. Privacy policy: https://echo-kindness.org/malcong/privacy/en/ Support: support@echo-kindness.org / +82-70-8949-8667

Screenshots

24 Bubbles3 screens
Malcong4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 24 Bubbles at none against Malcong's 1. Malcong's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, 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. Malcong sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 24 Bubbles asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

24 Bubbles ships an update weekly, Malcong every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
24 Bubbles versus Malcong: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter24 BubblesMalcong
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer凯 刘echokindness

In-app purchases

None

24 Bubbles

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Malcong

One-time1
  • One Egg$0.99

Questions

Is 24 Bubbles free?
24 Bubbles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Malcong free?
Malcong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 24 Bubbles or Malcong have ads?
Neither 24 Bubbles nor Malcong shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 24 Bubbles or Malcong?
24 Bubbles ships an update weekly, and Malcong every 2 days. Most recently, 24 Bubbles was updated on October 31, 2026 and Malcong on October 31, 2026.

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