# Lines & Bubbles vs Bubble Tap

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Tap at 5.0 against Lines & Bubbles's 4.5. Bubble Tap also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 63%). Lines & Bubbles's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lines & Bubbles sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Tap sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Tap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lines & Bubbles has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Lines & Bubbles's written reviews are positive against 83% of Bubble Tap's.

Lines & Bubbles ships an update monthly, Bubble Tap every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lines & Bubbles | Bubble Tap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lines-and-bubbles/id904659518/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tap-bubble-popper/id1003134085/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ENBERI YAZILIM TEKNOLOJI A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645369651) | [Colin Lyders](https://appshunter.io/developer/820715591) |

## What reviewers say

### Lines & Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lines-and-bubbles/id904659518)

This classic puzzle game challenges you to clear colored bubbles by forming lines of five or more. Strategically place new bubbles to avoid filling the board and aim for high scores. Enjoy a visually appealing and audibly pleasant experience with features like score comparison and an undo button.

**Highlights:** Form lines of 5+ same-colored bubbles, Horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines, Combine lines for more points, Compare scores with world-wide players, Undo move button, Automatic game saving, Achievements

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Undos | $0.99 | one-time |
| Additional teleports pack (10) | $0.99 | one-time |


### Bubble Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tap-bubble-popper/id1003134085)

Tap groups of 2 or more same-colored bubbles to pop them and earn points. Choose between Standard and Color modes, customize your background, and compete on global leaderboards. Earn bonus bubbles or purchase packs to enhance gameplay.

**Highlights:** Two game modes: Standard & Color, Customizable screen background, Bonus bubble mechanic, Global Leaderboard integration, Achievements and game stats, Undo last tap functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bonus Bubble 10 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Bubble 25 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Bubble 50 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lines & Bubbles free?

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

### Is Bubble Tap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lines & Bubbles or Bubble Tap?

Bubble Tap is rated higher. Lines & Bubbles averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Bubble Tap averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Lines & Bubbles or Bubble Tap have ads?

Both Lines & Bubbles and Bubble Tap show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lines & Bubbles or Bubble Tap?

Lines & Bubbles ships an update monthly, and Bubble Tap every 2 months. Most recently, Lines & Bubbles was updated on September 21, 2026 and Bubble Tap on October 2, 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.*