Comparison

Ice Flow vs Bubbles Drop Sort

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

Head to head
About

Ice Flow

Clear colorful ice cubes by strategically selecting igloos. Penguins collect cubes matching their color, but you must plan your moves to keep slots open and avoid getting stuck. Enjoy hundreds of relaxing puzzles with arctic-themed artwork.

Highlights
  • Match colored ice cubes
  • Strategic igloo selection
  • Penguin cube collection
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Arctic-themed artwork
Features
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A picture made of colorful ice cubes is waiting to be cleared. In Ice Flow: Pixel Art, your penguins collect the cubes one color at a time—but choosing which igloo to open next is up to you. Igloos are stacked below the board, with five slots available to hold them. Tap an igloo to move it into a slot. Its penguins head across the ice, gather cubes in their matching color, and carry them back. Once they finish collecting their target, the igloo leaves and its slot becomes available again. Plan before you tap. If you open an igloo after its color has disappeared from the board, its penguins have nothing to collect and the igloo stays in its slot. Run out of free slots and you can’t reach the igloos you need. Check the colors still on the board, consider what’s buried in the stack, and choose an order that keeps room for your next move. A LITTLE PLANNING GOES A LONG WAY • Pick an igloo and watch its penguins collect matching ice cubes • Keep the five slots available as you work through the stack • Uncover igloos below the ones you’ve already used • Clear the board to finish each puzzle SETTLE IN AND SOLVE One-tap controls make it easy to begin, while later levels give you more to think through. There are no timers or lives to manage, so you can study the board and make each choice at your own pace. Follow the penguins as they slide across the ice, then enjoy the colorful artwork added to your collection when the puzzle is complete. Explore hundreds of levels featuring arctic wildlife, winter comforts, food, nature, and other frozen surprises. With playful penguins, smooth sliding animations, and soothing music, Ice Flow: Pixel Art fits a quick break or a longer puzzle session. Take a look at the board. Which igloo should go first?

About

Bubbles Drop Sort

A colorful fish sorting game where players tap bubbles to release fish and match them to specific aquariums. Careful planning and strategic use of limited holding spaces are key to clearing the board and completing levels.

Highlights
  • Target-based fish matching
  • Limited holding spaces
  • Logic puzzles
  • Colorful fish and aquariums
  • Simple tap controls
  • Relaxing gameplay
Features
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Bubbles Drop Sort is a colorful fish sorting game where every tap requires a little planning! Colorful fish are waiting inside bubbles, and each aquarium is looking for specific visitors. Check the targets, choose the right fish, and send them where they belong. As you clear the bubbles in front, new ones appear and create fresh sorting decisions. But choose carefully! Fish that cannot enter an active aquarium move to the temporary holding area. Space is limited, so every slot matters. Plan the right sequence, prevent a fish jam, and clear the entire board to complete the level. HOW TO PLAY • Tap a bubble to release the fish inside • Match each fish with the correct aquarium • Fill every aquarium with the required number of fish • Clear available bubbles to reveal new rows • Use the holding slots carefully • Complete all targets without running out of space A COLORFUL SORTING CHALLENGE Bubbles Drop Sort combines simple tap controls with satisfying logic gameplay. The rules are easy to understand, but the order of your moves can change everything. Look beyond the first row, anticipate which fish will appear next, and keep enough room for unexpected choices. Each level introduces a new arrangement of bubbles, fish, and aquarium targets. Some matches are immediately available, while others require careful slot management. Finding the best sequence turns every board into a compact sorting brain teaser. GAME FEATURES • Colorful fish and cheerful aquarium environments • Target-based fish matching gameplay • Limited holding spaces that reward smart planning • New bubble layouts and sorting challenges • Smooth animations and satisfying collection moments • Simple controls for quick and relaxing play • Logic puzzles that become more challenging as you progress Can you organize every fish without filling the holding area? Think ahead, complete the aquarium targets, and master each bubble-sorting puzzle. Play Bubbles Drop Sort and discover a relaxing underwater world filled with clever matches, colorful creatures, and rewarding sorting challenges!

Screenshots

Ice Flow4 screens
Bubbles Drop Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bubbles Drop Sort at 83% against Ice Flow's 0%. Bubbles Drop Sort also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (342 vs 93). Ice Flow's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Ice Flow sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bubbles Drop Sort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubbles Drop Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 93 and 342 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Ice Flow's written reviews are positive against 83% of Bubbles Drop Sort's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ice Flow ships an update every 3 days, Bubbles Drop Sort weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ice Flow versus Bubbles Drop Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIce FlowBubbles Drop Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (93 ratings)4.9 (342 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings93342 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size355 MB420 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadiant Cat StudioLahana Games

Customer experience

Ice Flow

All ratings68 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Bubbles Drop Sort

All ratings342 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Ice Flow

One-time10
  • Coin Package 1$1.99
  • Boarding Pack$2.99
  • Beginners Bundle$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Fail Offer$5.99
  • Coin Package 2$7.99
  • Special No Ads$11.99
  • Coin Package 3$14.99
  • Coin Package 4$29.99
  • Coin Package 5$54.99
  • Coin Package 6$99.99
10 purchases

Bubbles Drop Sort

One-time10
  • WelcomePack$1.99
  • 1000 Coins$1.99
  • Generous Bundle$6.99
Show 7 more
  • Remove Ads$8.99
  • 5000 Coins$8.99
  • Super Bundle$9.99
  • 10000 Coins$14.99
  • Mega Bundle$19.99
  • 50000 Coins$54.99
  • 100000 Coins$99.99

Questions

Is Ice Flow free?
Ice Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubbles Drop Sort free?
Bubbles Drop Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ice Flow or Bubbles Drop Sort?
Bubbles Drop Sort is rated higher. Ice Flow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Bubbles Drop Sort averages 4.9 from 342 ratings.
Do Ice Flow or Bubbles Drop Sort have ads?
Both Ice Flow and Bubbles Drop Sort show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ice Flow or Bubbles Drop Sort?
Ice Flow ships an update every 3 days, and Bubbles Drop Sort weekly. Most recently, Ice Flow was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bubbles Drop Sort on November 8, 2026.

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