# Bubble Witch 2 Saga vs Hocus Puzzle

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bubble Witch 2 Saga at 66K against Hocus Puzzle's 42. Hocus Puzzle's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 70%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Witch 2 Saga sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hocus Puzzle sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bubble Witch 2 Saga against 4.5 for Hocus Puzzle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Witch 2 Saga has 66K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Bubble Witch 2 Saga's written reviews are positive against 93% of Hocus Puzzle's.

Bubble Witch 2 Saga ships an update monthly, Hocus Puzzle fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Witch 2 Saga | Hocus Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-witch-2-saga/id834393815/reviews)** | [4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hocus-puzzle/id952183548/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66K** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 332 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [King](https://appshunter.io/developer/526656015) | [Bigpoint GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/421914256) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Witch 2 Saga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-witch-2-saga/id834393815)

Embark on a magical bubble-shooting puzzle adventure to help Stella and her cats defeat dark spirits. Travel the realm, bursting bubbles to win levels and restore Witch Country. Compete with friends for the highest score in this enchanting saga.

**Highlights:** Bubble shooting puzzle adventure, Hundreds of magical levels, New and improved game modes, Enchanting graphics, Special boosters and bubbles, Sync game across devices, Leaderboards

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XS Gold Bars package | $0.99 | one-time |
| XS Gold Bars package | $1.99 | one-time |
| S Gold Bars package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| M Gold Bars package | $5.99 | one-time |
| S Gold Bars package | $5.99 | one-time |
| L Gold Bars package | $9.99 | one-time |
| M Gold Bars package | $11.99 | one-time |
| XL Gold Bars package | $19.99 | one-time |
| L Gold Bar package | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Detailed graphics
- 💡 Interesting levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Monetization concerns
- 🕰️ Levels too difficult without boosters

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to play new levels on iPad after iOS update
- Game freezes at certain levels
- Lives and rewards disappearing
- Connectivity issues with server

**Requested features**

- More free lives and coins
- Ability to sync progress across devices
- Fix team challenges and rewards
- Improve ad experience


### Hocus Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hocus-puzzle/id952183548)

Embark on a magical puzzle adventure to restore a dried-up river by mixing potions and casting spells. Explore enchanting worlds, defeat villains, and challenge friends on leaderboards. Collect costumes for powerful advantages in over 200 levels.

**Highlights:** Mix and match potions, Cast spells, Over 200 spellbinding levels, Challenge friends, Collect costumes, Leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack n°1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack n°2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Win The Level | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack n°3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack n°4 | $16.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack n°5 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Challenging but enjoyable gameplay
- 🕰️ Good time-passer
- 🎨 Cute and colorful design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of support and explanation for higher levels
- 🔋 Can be draining on battery

**Reported bugs**

- Lottery wheel not working properly
- Game freezing during updates
- Losing progress after updates

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to convert coins to gems
- Option to disable ads or in-app purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Witch 2 Saga free?

Bubble Witch 2 Saga is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hocus Puzzle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Witch 2 Saga or Hocus Puzzle?

Bubble Witch 2 Saga is rated higher. Bubble Witch 2 Saga averages 4.7 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while Hocus Puzzle averages 4.5 from 42 ratings.

### Do Bubble Witch 2 Saga or Hocus Puzzle have ads?

Both Bubble Witch 2 Saga and Hocus Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Witch 2 Saga or Hocus Puzzle?

Bubble Witch 2 Saga ships an update monthly, and Hocus Puzzle fortnightly. Most recently, Bubble Witch 2 Saga was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hocus Puzzle on October 23, 2026.

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