24 Bubbles vs Malcong
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
24 Bubbles
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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!
Malcong
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Malcong sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 24 Bubbles asks for nothing beyond the download.
24 Bubbles ships an update weekly, Malcong every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | 24 Bubbles | Malcong |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 凯 刘 | echokindness |
In-app purchases
24 Bubbles
No in-app purchases
Malcong
- One Egg$0.99









