# Bubble Around — Shoot the bubbles inside out > Bubble shooter game with an inside-out bursting mechanic and strategic aiming. (iPhone/iPad app by Stephan Eijer.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-around/id6746120923 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Stephan Eijer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541316467) - Category: Games, Puzzle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.60/5 from 15 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.6 · 33 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2025-06-06 - Data updated: 2026-09-08 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-around/id6746120923/reviews.md ## What is Bubble Around? Bubble Around is a bubble shooter game where you shoot the bubbles from the inside out. In this game, the player attempts to clear a playfield that features a grid made of circles, a hexagon of six rows of balloon bubbles, a central projectile balloon, and a laser aiming line. The premise of the game is similar to that of the other version. The player simply needs to remove all the balloons and earn points. That said, the games differ in several ways. This version doesn't offer boosters. Instead, the player can only use their aiming line and a preview of the next balloon bubble at the lower-right corner to aid them. They remove bubbles when they create a cluster of three or more of the same color. They can also remove non-matching ones connected to the removed cluster. The player receives three instead of four free passes that protect them against penalties for failing to make a cluster. If they fail to remove balloons three times, a new row of mixed balloon bubbles appears along all sides of the shape and pushes the remaining preexisting ones into new positions. Bubbles Around! attempts to distract the player with a dynamic background filled with bubbles of varying colors and sizes that appear and disappear at different intervals. ## Key features - Inside-out bubble bursting gameplay - Strategic aiming with laser line - Match-3 or more for removal - Clear connected non-matching bubbles - Dynamic, distracting background - Limited free passes for penalties ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Infinity Pack | $12.99 | one-time | | Beginner Pack | $4.99 | one-time | | VIP Pack | $8.99 | one-time | | 5KCurrency | $2.99 | one-time | | 15KCurrency | $4.99 | one-time | | Super Booster Pack | $4.99 | one-time | | 50K Currency | $8.99 | one-time | | Live Pack | $4.99 | one-time | | Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions about Bubble Around ### What is the main objective in Bubble Around? The main objective in Bubble Around is to clear the playfield by shooting and bursting bubbles from the inside out. You earn points by creating clusters of three or more bubbles of the same color. ### How does Bubble Around differ from other bubble shooters? Bubble Around features a unique 'inside-out' bursting mechanic. Unlike other versions, it does not offer boosters, relying solely on your aiming line and a preview of the next bubble. ### What happens if I fail to make a cluster in Bubble Around? You receive three free passes that protect against penalties for failing to make a cluster. If you fail to remove balloons three times, a new row of bubbles appears, pushing existing ones into new positions. ### Does Bubble Around have ads? Yes, Bubble Around contains advertisements. ### What devices is Bubble Around available on? Bubble Around is available on iPhone and iPad devices. ### What is the age rating for Bubble Around? Bubble Around has an age rating of 4+. ### How often is Bubble Around updated? The latest version, 2.2, was released on January 10, 2026, indicating regular updates. ### Can I play Bubble Around offline? The provided information does not specify whether Bubble Around can be played offline. However, many bubble shooter games offer offline play. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.3 — 2026-08-26 - Added Infinite Levels, allowing players to continue playing beyond Level 350. ### 2.2 — 2026-01-10 - Corrected in-game text translations to improve clarity. - Fixed localization-related bugs. ### 2.1 — 2025-12-21 Improve user experience ### 2.0 — 2025-12-19 BIG UPDATE – VERSION 2.0! New map & new levels New achievement system Tons of new features to explore Improved performance & bug fixes Dive into the new experience now! ### 1.10 — 2025-11-06 Fixed various issues and improved overall user experience. ## Apps similar to Bubble Around | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Petopia Pop: Bubble shooter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petopia-pop-bubble-shooter/id6746445916) | 4.5 (6) | Free | Games | | [Bubble Shooter - 2026](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-2026/id6745936561) | 4.9 (2,678) | Free | Games | | [BubbleGo - Pop Shooter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubblego-pop-shooter/id6504279692) | 3.7 (9) | Free | Games | | [Spin Bubble ：Ball Shooter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-bubble-ball-shooter/id6727012121) | 4.6 (1,139) | Free | Games | | [Bubble Pop-Pop Bubbles](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-pop-bubbles/id1532850907) | 4.7 (8,908) | Free | Games | | [Bubble Pop Kingdom](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-kingdom/id6670744274) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Stephan Eijer - [Bubble Shooter Tale](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-tale/id1541316465) - [Fruit Tales](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fruit-tales/id1550080153) - [Bubble Shooter Campaign](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-campaign/id6741514255) - [Bubble Royal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-royal/id6748302851) - [Bubble Shooter Levels](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-levels/id6756781175) All apps by Stephan Eijer: https://appshunter.io/developer/1541316467 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*