# Inside Out Thought Bubbles vs Save the Koala

The clearest difference is rating: Inside Out Thought Bubbles at 4.2 against Save the Koala's 3.5. Inside Out Thought Bubbles also leads on ratings volume (9.6K vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Save the Koala's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 57%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Inside Out Thought Bubbles holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inside Out Thought Bubbles has 9.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Inside Out Thought Bubbles's written reviews are positive against 80% of Save the Koala's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Inside Out Thought Bubbles ships an update fortnightly, Save the Koala monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inside Out Thought Bubbles | Save the Koala |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inside-out-thought-bubbles/id918780702/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-koala/id1521458849/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 470 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kongregate](https://appshunter.io/developer/491569846) | [NeosZone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521458851) |

## 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


### Save the Koala

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-koala/id1521458849)

Embark on an exciting adventure to save koalas by jumping, flipping, and dodging obstacles. Enjoy fast-paced gameplay with power-ups, daily challenges, and weekly tournaments. Play online or offline in multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Jump and flip mechanics, Power-ups and boosts, Daily challenges with rewards, Weekly tournaments, Online and offline play, Multi-language support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| hat winter | $0.99 | one-time |
| hat magician | $0.99 | one-time |
| hat graduate | $0.99 | one-time |
| hat witch | $1.99 | one-time |
| hat flower | $1.99 | one-time |
| hat wizard | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lizard hat | $2.99 | one-time |
| hat spy | $2.99 | one-time |
| hat santa | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10k Bag | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inside Out Thought Bubbles free?

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

### Is Save the Koala free?

Save the Koala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Inside Out Thought Bubbles or Save the Koala?

Inside Out Thought Bubbles is rated higher. Inside Out Thought Bubbles averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Save the Koala averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Inside Out Thought Bubbles or Save the Koala have ads?

Inside Out Thought Bubbles shows ads; Save the Koala does not.

### Which is updated more often, Inside Out Thought Bubbles or Save the Koala?

Inside Out Thought Bubbles ships an update fortnightly, and Save the Koala monthly. Most recently, Inside Out Thought Bubbles was updated on September 27, 2026 and Save the Koala on August 8, 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.*