# Bubble Struggle vs PunBall

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bubble Struggle at 74% against PunBall's 37%. Bubble Struggle also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2). PunBall's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Struggle sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and PunBall sells 10 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PunBall has 3K 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 37% of PunBall's.

Bubble Struggle ships an update every 4 months, PunBall monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Struggle | PunBall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-struggle-adventures/id947676130/reviews)** | [4.2 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punball/id1585781366/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 245 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.8% of reviews** | 37.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 306 MB | 493 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [One up games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595343462) | [HABBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422308796) |

## 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


### PunBall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punball/id1585781366)

Embark on a Roguelite adventure in a world threatened by evil. Wield magic and unique skills to defeat waves of enemies and restore light. This game combines RPG elements with block-breaking gameplay for an engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Roguelite + RPG combined with Block Breaker Gameplay, Over 100 Skills with infinite combinations, Thousands of stages, Easy controls, Spin-off from Archero's IP

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Challenge Scroll Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Equip Investment 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Investment | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| MCard2 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🔒 No forced ads
- 👍 Free-to-play friendly
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and network issues
- 🔥 Difficulty spikes too quickly
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win elements
- ⏱️ Energy system limits playtime

**Reported bugs**

- Balls randomly disappearing during combos
- Enemies becoming invincible or spawning endlessly
- Levels not loading or freezing on launch

**Requested features**

- Ability to disable/fuse unwanted gear
- More balanced difficulty progression
- Improved energy system or removal of limits
- Better rewards for free-to-play players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Struggle free?

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

### Is PunBall free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Struggle or PunBall?

Bubble Struggle is rated higher. Bubble Struggle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while PunBall averages 4.2 from 3K ratings.

### Do Bubble Struggle or PunBall have ads?

Bubble Struggle shows ads; PunBall does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Struggle or PunBall?

Bubble Struggle ships an update every 4 months, and PunBall monthly. Most recently, Bubble Struggle was updated on November 1, 2026 and PunBall on November 3, 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.*