Comparison

Directional Dash vs Bubble Bricks

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

Head to head
About

Directional Dash

Engage in fast-paced puzzle challenges with a directional matching mechanic. Compete against others for high scores or real cash prizes. Enjoy addictive gameplay with multiple modes and leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Directional block clearing
  • Multiplayer competition
  • Compete for cash prizes
  • High score challenges
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • 18 achievements
Features
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Get into eSports mobile with Skillz multiplayer. You can compete for cash, or just for fun! Break blocks, get high scores, profit! Each block has one direction displayed on it, swipe in that direction to clear the block and any blocks of the same color connected to it! "Directional Dash is one of my favourite Blitz style puzzle games... it’s a package that comes together to be extremely fun and addictive." - Review: 8/10 148apps.com 'If you had any sense of direction, you’d have downloaded this game by now.’ —AppAdvice iPhone Multiplayer - Powered by Skillz Universal with iCloud Scoring HD Retina Graphics Game Center Leaderboards 18 Achievements via Game Center Share your scores on Twitter & Facebook Works on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch "I have to admit that I've wasted a lot of time playing this." "I love the game, is fantastic! Highly addictive, Recommend!" "Amazingly addictive game that brings in a new element of thought. Not only are you matching colors you have to swipe them in the right direction. If you are looking for a game that will give you mental workout this is the one. With several modes to choose from you can find a challenge no matter your skill level. If you are a pro, then put your skills to the test with multiplayer. Either play just for the fame or earn real cash. No matter who you are this game will please." "This game is so fun and addictive! I can't stop playing. There's a lot of variety in how you play and it's not the same old match 3 game you're use to. Highly recommended!" Notes: - Directional works best over WiFi or a 4G/3G/Edge connection to access the Social Leaderboards within Game Center. - Social Sharing uses iOS7 - You will need to have at least a 3rd generation or later iPod Touch, iPhone 4, 4S or iPhone 5 to play Directional. Please make sure your device is compatible prior to downloading. :) - Your positive feedback and ratings will help us keep development going! For direct feedback, tweet us @directionaldash - we would love to hear from you.

About

Bubble Bricks

Engage in a vibrant underwater brick breaker experience with satisfying arcade action. Launch your bubble ball, master the paddle, and clear colorful levels filled with playful coral and challenging brick layouts. Collect power-ups and avoid hazards to keep the game going.

Highlights
  • Underwater brick breaker gameplay
  • Colorful reef-inspired levels
  • Mystery bubble power-ups
  • Multi-ball and paddle effects
  • Save progress between levels
  • Local high scores
Features
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Bubble Bricks is a bright underwater brick breaker built for quick, satisfying arcade play. Launch the bubble ball, guide the paddle, and clear colorful brick layouts across a playful coral world. Mystery bubbles can help your run with extra balls, slower speed, a wider paddle, or an extra life, but not every bubble is friendly. Choose what to catch, keep the ball alive, and see how far you can ride the current. Each level brings a new layout, faster action, and sponge walls that keep every round feeling fresh. It is easy to start, fun to chase, and just tricky enough to keep your score bubbling up. Features: - Classic brick breaker gameplay with an underwater twist - Colorful reef-inspired levels and sponge wall layouts - Mystery bubble power-ups and power-downs - Multi-ball, speed changes, paddle effects, and extra lives - Save your run between levels - Local high scores - Optional Bubble Pass subscription to remove between-level ads Bubble Bricks is free to play and includes ads between levels. Bubble Pass removes between-level ads while your subscription is active. Terms of Use: https://sillygoosegaming.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://sillygoosegaming.com/privacy Dive in, clear the reef, and try not to burst under pressure.

Screenshots

Directional Dash4 screens
Bubble Bricks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Bricks at 5.0 against Directional Dash's 4.2. Bubble Bricks also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Directional Dash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubble Bricks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Directional Dash's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bubble Bricks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Directional Dash ships an update every 3 months, Bubble Bricks every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Directional Dash versus Bubble Bricks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirectional DashBubble Bricks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFoley ProductionsThomas Bube

Customer experience

Directional Dash

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bubble Bricks

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Directional Dash

No in-app purchases

None

Bubble Bricks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Directional Dash free?
Directional Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bubble Bricks free?
Bubble Bricks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Directional Dash or Bubble Bricks?
Bubble Bricks is rated higher. Directional Dash averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Bubble Bricks averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Directional Dash or Bubble Bricks have ads?
Bubble Bricks shows ads; Directional Dash does not.
Which is updated more often, Directional Dash or Bubble Bricks?
Directional Dash ships an update every 3 months, and Bubble Bricks every 10 days. Most recently, Directional Dash was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bubble Bricks on October 31, 2026.

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