# Trench Runner vs Bubbles Cannon

The clearest difference is rating: Bubbles Cannon at 4.6 against Trench Runner's 3.0. Bubbles Cannon also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (311 vs 1). Trench Runner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubbles Cannon sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Trench Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bubbles Cannon holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubbles Cannon has 311 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Trench Runner ships an update every 21 months, Bubbles Cannon monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trench Runner | Bubbles Cannon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trench-runner/id830779307/reviews) | **[4.6 (311 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles-cannon/id1385130595/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **311** |
| Positive reviews | — | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kerem yokuva](https://appshunter.io/developer/499612704) | [Pedro Navarro](https://appshunter.io/developer/391493904) |

## What reviewers say

### Trench Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trench-runner/id830779307)

Navigate a dangerous trench, destroying enemy turrets to survive. The objective is to last as long as possible in this challenging survival game. Prepare for an inevitable end.

**Highlights:** Destroy turrets, Survival gameplay, High score chasing, Trench environment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bubbles Cannon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles-cannon/id1385130595)

Engage in a fast-paced brick-breaking game by shooting colored bubbles. Upgrade your arsenal of balls, cannons, and power-ups to achieve higher scores and enjoy a visually appealing, relaxing experience.

**Highlights:** Ball-shooting brick-breaking, Upgrade balls and cannons, Collect power-ups, Auto-cannons for higher scores, Amazing graphics and animations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small pack of Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 150 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer #1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium pack of Stars | $11.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $13.99 | one-time |
| Big pack of Stars | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer #2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge pack of Stars | $31.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $31.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and time-killing
- 👍 Good advancement system
- 👍 Fast upgrades available
- 👍 Entertaining game

**What reviewers complain about**

-  광고 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Game freezing issues
- 🐛 Lost saved stars
- 🐛 In-game purchases misleading
- 🐛 Becomes grindy

**Reported bugs**

- Lost all saved stars
- Game freezing and losing stars
- Game crashing on start
- Ads not removed after purchase
- Crashes while watching videos for coins

**Requested features**

- Fix game freezing
- Add more challenges
- Add new levels and interesting features
- Add themes
- Give more points


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trench Runner free?

Trench Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bubbles Cannon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Trench Runner or Bubbles Cannon?

Bubbles Cannon is rated higher. Trench Runner averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bubbles Cannon averages 4.6 from 311 ratings.

### Do Trench Runner or Bubbles Cannon have ads?

Both Trench Runner and Bubbles Cannon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trench Runner or Bubbles Cannon?

Trench Runner ships an update every 21 months, and Bubbles Cannon monthly. Most recently, Trench Runner was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bubbles Cannon on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*