# Bubble Struggle vs Marble Mission

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bubble Struggle at 74% against Marble Mission's 52%. Bubble Struggle also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Marble Mission's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 245). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Struggle sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Marble Mission sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Struggle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marble Mission has 1.8K ratings behind it against 245, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Bubble Struggle's written reviews are positive against 52% of Marble Mission's.

Bubble Struggle ships an update every 4 months, Marble Mission every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Struggle | Marble Mission |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-struggle-adventures/id947676130/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-mission/id1380019068/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 245 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.8% of reviews** | 51.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 306 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [One up games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595343462) | [MOBIRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/349276666) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Struggle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-struggle-adventures/id947676130)

Embark on an adventure in this classic arcade game, the sequel to a highly popular online title. Navigate through 97 unique levels, utilize 5 different weapons and 7 helpful items to overcome challenges and defeat the boss.

**Highlights:** 97 unique levels, Boss level, 5 weapons, 7 items, Challenge friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250 c | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 c | $1.99 | one-time |
| 600 c | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full game | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3000 c | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great nostalgic game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Faithful port of the original
- 🎉 Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for full game access
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Slow lives refill
- 💰 In-app purchases feel excessive

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading past title screen
- Levels not progressing as expected
- Inconsistent coin rewards

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Multiplayer mode
- Power-ups and upgrades
- Improved controls


### Marble Mission

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-mission/id1380019068)

Engage in a challenging marble-matching puzzle game with numerous levels and star objectives. Strategically launch and match three or more balls of the same color to clear them, aiming for high scores through combos. Enjoy offline play, multiplayer battles, and a variety of in-game elements across diverse maps.

**Highlights:** Numerous challenging levels, Match 3 or more balls of the same color, Combo system for higher scores, Tons of maps with different shapes, Various in-game elements (bombs, arrows), Offline gameplay supported, 1 on 1 multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase 300 Ruby | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 500 Ruby | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 1100 Ruby | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 3600 Ruby | $29.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 6500 Ruby | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ruby&Item pack_1 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 15000 Ruby | $99.99 | one-time |
| Ruby&Item pack_2 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and challenging
- 🎯 Improves hand-eye coordination
- 💎 Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficult levels with no clear solution
- 🔋 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔄 Loss of progress and restarting from level 1

**Reported bugs**

- Game closing unexpectedly
- Levels resetting to 1 after reaching high scores
- Shooter position and speed issues on certain levels
- Inconsistent scoring and star system

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads
- More power-ups and boosters
- Ability to continue from previous progress
- Better level design and difficulty curve


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Struggle free?

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

### Is Marble Mission free?

Marble Mission is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Struggle or Marble Mission?

Bubble Struggle is rated higher. Bubble Struggle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Marble Mission averages 4.4 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Bubble Struggle or Marble Mission have ads?

Both Bubble Struggle and Marble Mission show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Struggle or Marble Mission?

Bubble Struggle ships an update every 4 months, and Marble Mission every 2 months. Most recently, Bubble Struggle was updated on November 1, 2026 and Marble Mission on November 6, 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.*