Bubble Buster 2048 vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Bubble Buster 2048's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Bubble Buster 2048 This App	Chain Cube 2048: 3D Merge Game Nemesis	Merge Balls Contender	Bouncy 2048: 3D Merge Game Contender	Bubble Shooter - Pop Bubbles Peer	Woodoku Peer	Suika Game New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Voodoo	Azur Interactive Games Limited	Playgendary Limited	Lion Studios	Ilyon Dynamics Ltd.	Tripledot Studios	Aladdin X Inc.
Category	Games	-	-	-	-	Games	-
Platform	iOS, Android	-	-	-	-	iOS, Android	-
Store Metrics
Rating	4.5 / 5	-	-	-	-	4.7 / 5	-
Ratings Count	24,175	-	-	-	-	656,118	-
Price	Free	-	-	-	-	Free	-
Release Date	Jul 10, 2020	-	-	-	-	Mar 11, 2020	-
Last Updated	Oct 24, 2025	-	-	-	-	May 28, 2026	-
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	negative	-	-	-	-	mixed	-
Score	35/100	-	-	-	-	45/100	-
Praises	Core puzzle mechanics provide a challenging and addictive distraction for long-term players Offline playability allows for consistent engagement without requiring constant internet connectivity	-	-	-	-	Meditative and soothing puzzle mechanics provide a reliable daily stress relief habit for players	-
Complaints	Frequent application crashes during level initiation prevent progress and waste in-game resources Broken in-app purchase functionality prevents users from acquiring boosters or removing advertisements	-	-	-	-	Excessive ad frequency interrupts the flow of gameplay and forces frequent app restarts	-
Requests	Cloud-based profile synchronization to recover progress and purchases when switching devices	-	-	-	-	Purchase option for an ad-free experience to remove current monetization friction	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Physics-based ball mechanics create unpredictable gameplay outcomes Star Chest rewards incentivize daily engagement loops	-	-	-	-	Meditative puzzle loop sustains daily habit Offline-first architecture captures transit-based engagement	-
Weaknesses	Frequent application crashes during level initiation Broken in-app purchase functionality 0.5-star rating gap between iOS and Android platforms	-	-	-	-	Aggressive ad-load triggers high churn Post-update stability issues erode trust No paid ad-free tier	-
Pricing	freemium	-	-	-	-	freemium	-
Momentum	Maintenance	-	-	-	-	Active	-
Update Cadence	5 versions, ~57d avg	-	-	-	-	5 versions, ~10d avg	-

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