Comparison

GiraffeGaffe vs BubblyAI

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

Head to head
About

GiraffeGaffe

Guide a lonely giraffe on an escape from the zoo in this addictive side-scrolling action game. Maneuver through a hot air balloon, avoid hazards, and collect power-ups to achieve high scores. Enjoy intuitive controls and an infinitely spanning world with multiple backdrops.

Highlights
  • Intuitive one-touch controls
  • Four unique power-ups
  • Shoot hazards with stars
  • Slow time ability
  • Interact with objects
  • Infinitely spanning world
  • Game Center leaderboard
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Float, dodge, and flick your way to freedom! Help one determined giraffe escape the zoo in a hot-air balloon held up by three brave balloons. One touch is all it takes: hold to rise, release to sink, and weave through an endless sky of mountains, storm clouds, tornados, and very angry birds. How far can you fly? EASY TO FLY, HARD TO MASTER • Intuitive one-touch control — play with one thumb • Hand-inked cartoon world that shifts from sunny skies to jungle, volcano, and beyond • Every run has its own rhythm: hazard storms, quiet breathers, and mountains of every size • Balloons are your lives — lose all three and the escape is over FOUR POWER-UPS • Shield — bubble up and barge through • Clock — slow the whole world down • Kinesis — freeze a hazard, then fling it away with a flick • Plane — 15 leaves transforms you into a laser-firing flying ace AND MORE • Collect leaves to climb the leaderboards • Game Center achievements and worldwide rankings • Plays fully offline — perfect for the commute • Family-friendly (ages 4+) Strap in, hold on, and fly far, far away. Follow @onefatgiraffe • www.onefatgiraffe.com

About

BubblyAI

An underwater arcade game where you tap to guide a bubble through obstacles. Customize gravity, gap sizes, and obstacle frequency for a unique challenge. Features AI assistance and multiple music tracks for an engaging experience.

Highlights
  • Underwater arcade gameplay
  • Customizable gravity and obstacle settings
  • Autopilot AI mode
  • Multiple music tracks
  • Portrait and landscape support
  • Dark Mode compatible
Features
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Dive into Bubbly. Bubbly is an underwater bouncy arcade side scroller where every tap can help you and Bubbly win! Help your friendly bubble float through shimmering submerged obstacles and random gaps. Play for 30 seconds or 30 minutes of family friendly fun. Tap quickly to help Bubbly battle gravity. In "Rises" mode, you help push Bubbly down to pass through the obstacles. It's the opposite of normal gravity. Looks easy, but it is surprisingly hard! Or switch to "Drops" mode for a wild twist where Bubbly acts like your normal gravity world. You can adjust gravity strength for more float or more pull. And adjust the obstacle gap sizes to set the perfect challenge. You also get to set the number of obstacles that will randomly appear to make the game super short or super long. Control Box Features: - Pause / Resume to take a break - Switch between music tracks—or play in silence under the sea - Enable Autopilot AI where Bubbly tries to play the game with its own AI control. In AI mode, you can play along to help Bubbly, or just watch and enjoy. - Music & Atmosphere - Two original background tracks create the vibes—relaxing or intense, depending on your run. - Modes: Normal and Bubbles. Bubbles mode gives you 5 shields and spawns bubbling shield restore orbs. - Accessibility & Customization - Gravity Bubble is built with accessibility labels. Works in both portrait and landscape, and looks great in Dark Mode. - Challenge Yourself Start easy and widen the gap, or crank it down until every passage feels impossible. Earn your win screen, share your victory, and keep experimenting with new settings. - Why does everyone like this game? Quick, satisfying play sessions Smooth game play—no lag, no ads, no nonsense Whether you’re sneaking in a minute of fun or chasing your longest survival streak, Bubbly delivers pure, tap-happy satisfaction. How far can you and Bubbly go? Bubbly love to play along with you!

Screenshots

GiraffeGaffe3 screens
BubblyAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BubblyAI at none against GiraffeGaffe's 3. BubblyAI also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). GiraffeGaffe's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, review sentiment and device support 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. GiraffeGaffe sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. BubblyAI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BubblyAI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GiraffeGaffe ships an update every 3 weeks, BubblyAI every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
GiraffeGaffe versus BubblyAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGiraffeGaffeBubblyAI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOne Fat GiraffeRoger Schmidt

Customer experience

GiraffeGaffe

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BubblyAI

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GiraffeGaffe

One-time3
  • 100 Leaves$0.99
  • 200 Leaves$1.99
  • 500 Leaves$2.99
None

BubblyAI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GiraffeGaffe free?
GiraffeGaffe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BubblyAI free?
BubblyAI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GiraffeGaffe or BubblyAI?
BubblyAI is rated higher. GiraffeGaffe averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while BubblyAI averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GiraffeGaffe or BubblyAI have ads?
GiraffeGaffe shows ads; BubblyAI does not.
Which is updated more often, GiraffeGaffe or BubblyAI?
GiraffeGaffe ships an update every 3 weeks, and BubblyAI every 6 months. Most recently, GiraffeGaffe was updated on September 25, 2026 and BubblyAI on September 5, 2026.

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