Comparison

Connect Bubbles vs Ellena

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

Head to head
About

Connect Bubbles

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
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Embark on an exhilarating puzzle adventure with Connect Bubbles®, the game that's captivating players worldwide! Join the ranks of puzzle enthusiasts and discover a world of vibrant bubbles, challenging levels, and endless fun. With its challenging levels, engaging gameplay, and endless replayability, it's the ultimate puzzle experience for players of all ages. This is a game filled with challenges and fun. Connect bubbles one by one by moving your finger across the screen to make them disappear. Form groups of three or more neighboring bubbles of the same color to bust them. Aim for the longest connections to get bigger scores. Immerse Yourself in Puzzle Paradise with these GAME MODES: - Engage in a thrilling Classic mode with unlimited levels and limited moves per level. - Race against time in Time Mode, where every second counts. - Unwind in Zen mode, where you can play endlessly without interruptions. - Conquer 345 captivating Quest levels filled with special bubbles, multipliers, prizes, and power-ups that will test your IQ and ignite your brainpower. FEATURES - Effortless gameplay that's perfect for players of all ages and skill levels. - Feast your eyes on vibrant graphics and captivating animations that bring the bubbles to life. - Immerse yourself in captivating sound effects and background music that enhance the gameplay. - Customize your game with a wide range of bubble styles, backgrounds, connectors, and more. - Track your progress with comprehensive statistics and unlock achievements that celebrate your puzzle prowess. - Vibrations - Designed for both Tablets and Phones - Offline highscores - Stylus support - Online leaderboards to compete with people everywhere - Enjoy seamless gameplay across your devices with Cloud Save, ensuring your progress is always at your fingertips. TIPS for Puzzle Triumph - Tap the screen and connect bubbles of the same color one by one. - Release the drag to make the bubbles burst and earn points. - You win 10 points for each bubble you connect and additional points if you connect more than 3 bubbles. - In order to pass from one level to another you have to achieve greater and greater scores. - At the top of the screen you will find your current score and the score you need to achieve to pass to the next level. If you have any technical problems, please email us directly at support@gsoftteam.com. Please, don’t leave support problems in our comments – we don’t check those regularly and it will take longer to fix any issues that you might encounter. Thank you for your understanding! Last but not least, a big THANK YOU goes out to everyone who has played Connect Bubbles!

About

Ellena

Enhance your mental math abilities with this engaging game. Practice and improve your calculation speed and accuracy through various challenges.

Highlights
  • Improve mental calculation
  • Practice calculation speed
  • Enhance accuracy
  • Engaging challenges
Features
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With Ellena play and improve your mental calculation skills

Screenshots

Connect Bubbles4 screens
Ellena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ellena at none against Connect Bubbles's 13. Ellena also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). On price 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. Connect Bubbles sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Ellena asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connect Bubbles ships an update every 8 months, Ellena every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Connect Bubbles versus Ellena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect BubblesEllena
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (441 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings441 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperG Soft TeamKangah Jacques N'GUESSAN

Customer experience

Connect Bubbles

All ratings441 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral9.8%
Negative24.4%

Ellena

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Connect Bubbles

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Ellena

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Connect Bubbles

One-time13
  • 30 Gold$0.99
  • Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 2$0.99
  • Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 3$0.99
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  • Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 1$0.99
  • Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 5$0.99
  • Unlock Themes$1.99
  • Unlock Zen Game Mode$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 160 Gold$4.99
  • Remove Ads & Unlock Features$5.99
  • 330 Gold$8.99
  • 700 Gold$15.99
  • 1500 Gold$27.99
None

Ellena

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Connect Bubbles free?
Connect Bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ellena free?
Ellena is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Connect Bubbles or Ellena have ads?
Connect Bubbles shows ads; Ellena does not.
Which is updated more often, Connect Bubbles or Ellena?
Connect Bubbles ships an update every 8 months, and Ellena every 2 days. Most recently, Connect Bubbles was updated on September 29, 2026 and Ellena on September 14, 2026.

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