# Bubble Struggle vs Watermelon Maker 2048

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Struggle at 4.7 against Watermelon Maker 2048's 4.1. Bubble Struggle also leads on ratings volume (245 vs 7). Watermelon Maker 2048's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Struggle sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Watermelon Maker 2048 sells 7 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Struggle has 245 ratings behind it against 7, 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 67% of Watermelon Maker 2048's.

Bubble Struggle ships an update every 4 months, Watermelon Maker 2048 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Struggle | Watermelon Maker 2048 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-struggle-adventures/id947676130/reviews)** | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watermelon-maker-2048-egg/id6479474537/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **245** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **73.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 306 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| 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


### Watermelon Maker 2048

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watermelon-maker-2048-egg/id6479474537)

Merge cute dinosaur eggs to create a giant dinosaur in this simple, enjoyable puzzle game. Collect various skins and compete in weekly rankings. Playable offline with one hand, it's perfect for on-the-go fun.

**Highlights:** Merge dinosaur eggs to create larger dinosaurs, Collect various skins at different levels, Playable with one hand, Offline play supported, Weekly global rankings, Tablet support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ruby 300 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 1000 | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 3300 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 6000 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 13000 | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Struggle free?

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

### Is Watermelon Maker 2048 free?

Watermelon Maker 2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Struggle or Watermelon Maker 2048?

Bubble Struggle is rated higher. Bubble Struggle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Watermelon Maker 2048 averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do Bubble Struggle or Watermelon Maker 2048 have ads?

Both Bubble Struggle and Watermelon Maker 2048 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Struggle or Watermelon Maker 2048?

Bubble Struggle ships an update every 4 months, and Watermelon Maker 2048 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Struggle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Watermelon Maker 2048 on October 24, 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.*