# Bubble Tap vs Shoot Bubble

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Tap at 5.0 against Shoot Bubble's 4.5. Shoot Bubble's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and ratings volume (31 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Tap sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Shoot Bubble sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Tap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shoot Bubble 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 100% of Shoot Bubble'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, Shoot Bubble monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Tap | Shoot Bubble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tap-bubble-popper/id1003134085/reviews)** | [4.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-bubble-pop-bubbles/id1629326203/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Colin Lyders](https://appshunter.io/developer/820715591) | [Sergei Shendrikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548534996) |

## 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 |


### Shoot Bubble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-bubble-pop-bubbles/id1629326203)

Match and pop colorful bubbles to clear the board and advance through levels. Strategically aim and shoot to create combinations of three or more, earning bonus points for larger groups. Master the game to achieve high scores and conquer challenging stages.

**Highlights:** Match 3 or more bubbles, Clear the playing field, Advance to next level, Score points with combos, Big points multiplier, Strategic aiming

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins 25 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins 65 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins 150 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins 400 | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Tap free?

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

### Is Shoot Bubble free?

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

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

Bubble Tap is rated higher. Bubble Tap averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Shoot Bubble averages 4.5 from 31 ratings.

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

Both Bubble Tap and Shoot Bubble show ads.

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

Bubble Tap ships an update every 2 months, and Shoot Bubble monthly. Most recently, Bubble Tap was updated on October 2, 2026 and Shoot Bubble on October 14, 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.*