# Inside Out Thought Bubbles vs Bubble Witch 3 Saga

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Witch 3 Saga at 4.7 against Inside Out Thought Bubbles's 4.2. Bubble Witch 3 Saga also leads on ratings volume (106K vs 9.6K) and chart position (#148 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inside Out Thought Bubbles sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Witch 3 Saga sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Witch 3 Saga holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Witch 3 Saga has 106K ratings behind it against 9.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 57% and 57% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inside Out Thought Bubbles | Bubble Witch 3 Saga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inside-out-thought-bubbles/id918780702/reviews) | **[4.7 (106K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-witch-3-saga/id1095254858/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9.6K | **106K** |
| Positive reviews | **56.7% of reviews** | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#148** |
| Size | 470 MB | 616 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kongregate, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/491569846) | [King](https://appshunter.io/developer/526656015) |

## What reviewers say

### Inside Out Thought Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inside-out-thought-bubbles/id918780702)

Embark on a bubble-shooting adventure inspired by Disney and Pixar's Inside Out. Match and burst memory bubbles, unlock characters, and utilize unique emotion-based powers to overcome challenges across various film-inspired locations. Enjoy stunning animation and voice acting from the movie.

**Highlights:** Match and shoot memory bubbles, Unlock characters and levels, Harness emotion-based powers, Unleash special power-ups, Overcome obstacles with boosters, Immersive 3D animation and voice acting

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 13 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 11 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 6 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack 6 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 7 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 8 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Vibrant graphics and animations
- 🕹️ Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 💫 Faithful to the Inside Out movie
- 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack and sound effects
- 🕰️ Relaxing and stress-relieving experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty progressing without in-app purchases
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔌 Power-up bugs and inconsistencies
- 🕰️ Long wait times to replenish lives

**Reported bugs**

- Fear power-up not functioning properly
- Skill shot targets not registering correctly
- Shooter freezing and unable to fire shots
- Levels displaying incorrect information
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add save/restore progress functionality
- Introduce new levels and characters from Inside Out 2
- Provide an ad-free paid version of the game
- Improve responsiveness and stability of the app
- Allow customization of the gameplay experience


### Bubble Witch 3 Saga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-witch-3-saga/id1095254858)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Embark on a magical puzzle adventure to defeat an evil wizard by bursting colorful bubbles. Use a unique aiming line to strategically pop bubbles, solve puzzles, and rescue characters. Rebuild a magical home and compete with friends for high scores in this enchanting game.

**Highlights:** Match 3 bubbles to pop, Unique aiming line for precision, Rescue characters and rebuild home, Spellbinding game modes, Special boosters, Sync across devices, Leaderboards

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Charming Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Charming Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spooky Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bewitching Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Royal Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bewitching Offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bewitching Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Enchanting Offer | $17.99 | one-time |
| Enchanting Offer | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute and polished visuals
- 🎨 Variety of levels and challenges
- ⚙️ Satisfying gameplay mechanics
- 🕹️ Engaging mini-games and events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Excessive animations and popups
- 🐛 Occasional freezing and glitches
- 💰 Difficult to progress without spending money
- 🤖 Inconsistent and unpredictable gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Piggy bank not functioning as expected
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Leagues and competitions not tracking properly
- Sudden loss of progress and earned items

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize character appearance
- Option to disable excessive animations and popups
- Fair and transparent monetization model
- Improved responsiveness and stability
- More variety in level design and challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inside Out Thought Bubbles free?

Inside Out Thought Bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bubble Witch 3 Saga free?

Bubble Witch 3 Saga is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Inside Out Thought Bubbles or Bubble Witch 3 Saga?

Bubble Witch 3 Saga is rated higher. Inside Out Thought Bubbles averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Bubble Witch 3 Saga averages 4.7 from 106K ratings.

### Do Inside Out Thought Bubbles or Bubble Witch 3 Saga have ads?

Both Inside Out Thought Bubbles and Bubble Witch 3 Saga show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Inside Out Thought Bubbles or Bubble Witch 3 Saga?

Inside Out Thought Bubbles ships an update fortnightly, and Bubble Witch 3 Saga fortnightly. Most recently, Inside Out Thought Bubbles was updated on October 21, 2026 and Bubble Witch 3 Saga 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.*