# Bubble Tap vs Balls Shoot

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Balls Shoot at none against Bubble Tap's 4. Balls Shoot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Bubble Tap's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Tap sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Balls Shoot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bubble Tap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balls Shoot has 31 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Bubble Tap's written reviews are positive against 91% of Balls Shoot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bubble Tap ships an update every 2 months, Balls Shoot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Tap | Balls Shoot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tap-bubble-popper/id1003134085/reviews)** | [4.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-shoot/id1369491820/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Colin Lyders](https://appshunter.io/developer/820715591) | [远腾 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444998894) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tap-bubble-popper/id1003134085)

Tap groups of 2 or more same-colored bubbles to pop them and earn points. Choose between Standard and Color modes, customize your background, and compete on global leaderboards. Earn bonus bubbles or purchase packs to enhance gameplay.

**Highlights:** Two game modes: Standard & Color, Customizable screen background, Bonus bubble mechanic, Global Leaderboard integration, Achievements and game stats, Undo last tap functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bonus Bubble 10 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Bubble 25 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Bubble 50 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


### Balls Shoot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-shoot/id1369491820)

Engage in a colorful bubble-popping adventure where you match three or more same-colored balls to clear them from the field. Strategically shoot balls to eliminate the entire chain before it reaches the end.

**Highlights:** Bubble popping gameplay, Match 3 or more colored balls, Chain elimination mechanic, Goal-oriented progression, Colorful ball chains

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Tap free?

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

### Is Balls Shoot free?

Balls Shoot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Tap or Balls Shoot?

Bubble Tap is rated higher. Bubble Tap averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Balls Shoot averages 4.7 from 31 ratings.

### Do Bubble Tap or Balls Shoot have ads?

Bubble Tap shows ads; Balls Shoot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Tap or Balls Shoot?

Bubble Tap ships an update every 2 months, and Balls Shoot every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Tap was updated on June 3, 2026 and Balls Shoot on September 11, 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.*