# Balls vs Connect Bubbles

The clearest difference is rating: Connect Bubbles at 4.5 against Balls's 4.0. Connect Bubbles also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 49%) and ratings volume (441 vs 43). Balls's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Balls sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Connect Bubbles sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Connect Bubbles holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect Bubbles has 441 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Balls's written reviews are positive against 66% of Connect Bubbles's.

Balls ships an update every 6 weeks, Connect Bubbles every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balls | Connect Bubbles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-calming-games/id766504466/reviews) | **[4.5 (441 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-bubbles/id855492320/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **441** |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **65.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SGAMES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239506340) | [G Soft Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/807115215) |

## What reviewers say

### Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-calming-games/id766504466)

Engage in a simple yet challenging puzzle game where you connect matching balls. Progress through 1000 levels using a limited number of moves to achieve your goals. Enjoy this free game suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Connect same colored balls, Horizontal, vertical, and zigzag connections, Limited moves per level, 1000 challenging levels, Simple and free gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 moves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 bombs | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100 bombs | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 bombs | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and engaging
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 👍 No WiFi needed

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Excessive ads
-  anúncios Ads after every level
-  anúncios Paid ad removal doesn't work
-  anúncios Inappropriate commercials
-  anúncios Ads cause crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Ads reappear after purchase
- Game crashes during ads
- Levels are непроходимые
- Game freezes and closes
- Bombs not loading

**Requested features**

- Diagonal connections
- More imaginative dots
- Prizes for high scores
- More interaction without payment
- More variety in gameplay


### Connect Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-bubbles/id855492320)

Embark on a vibrant puzzle adventure connecting matching colored bubbles to clear levels. Enjoy multiple game modes, from classic challenges to timed races and relaxing Zen play. Unlock achievements and compete globally in this engaging hand-eye coordination game.

**Highlights:** Connect and burst colored bubbles, Multiple game modes (Classic, Time, Zen, Quest), Challenging levels with special bubbles, Vibrant graphics and animations, Customizable game elements, Track progress and unlock achievements, Online leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Zen Game Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 160 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads & Unlock Features | $5.99 | one-time |
| 330 Gold | $8.99 | one-time |
| 700 Gold | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gold | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 👍 Stimulating and challenging
- 👍 Relaxing and decompressing
- 👍 Keeps mind busy

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Annoying and frequent ads
- ⏳ Long wait times for lives
- ⏳ Timer continues after exiting
- ✋ Difficulty selecting bubbles
- 🚫 No clear goal in classic mode

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Game crashes frequently
- 🐛 Connected lines jump unexpectedly
- 🐛 Connection issues when trying to connect
- 🐛 Touch input not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Advertisement free version
- Option to compete against past scores
- Option to compete with others
- Larger bubbles and fewer on screen
- Save progress after closing app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Balls free?

Balls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Connect Bubbles free?

Connect Bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Balls or Connect Bubbles?

Connect Bubbles is rated higher. Balls averages 4.0 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Connect Bubbles averages 4.5 from 441 ratings.

### Do Balls or Connect Bubbles have ads?

Both Balls and Connect Bubbles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Balls or Connect Bubbles?

Balls ships an update every 6 weeks, and Connect Bubbles every 8 months. Most recently, Balls was updated on October 14, 2026 and Connect Bubbles on October 16, 2026.

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