# Bubble Tap vs Bubble Shooter Pop

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Shooter Pop at 4.9 against Bubble Tap's 4.5. Bubble Shooter Pop also leads on ratings volume (5.3K vs 4). Bubble Tap's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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 Bubble Shooter Pop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Shooter Pop holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter Pop has 5.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Bubble Tap's written reviews are positive against 68% of Bubble Shooter Pop'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, Bubble Shooter Pop monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Tap | Bubble Shooter Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tap-bubble-popper/id1003134085/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-blast-fun/id6532600617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 68.2% 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 | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Colin Lyders](https://appshunter.io/developer/820715591) | [Albayoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634207926) |

## 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 |


### Bubble Shooter Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-blast-fun/id6532600617)

A classic bubble shooter game with over 3000 levels. Match three or more bubbles of the same color to make them pop. Features power-ups, daily rewards, and global leaderboards for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Classic bubble shooter gameplay, Over 3000 levels, Power-ups and boosters, Daily rewards, Global leaderboards, Stunning graphics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin 50 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| HardLevel Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin 300 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Giant Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin 3000 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 🚀 Promotes strategy and planning
- 💡 Great for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Confusing user experience
- 🔍 Advertisements are excessive

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Improve user onboarding
- Reduce number of advertisements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Tap free?

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

### Is Bubble Shooter Pop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Tap or Bubble Shooter Pop?

Bubble Shooter Pop is rated higher. Bubble Tap averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Bubble Shooter Pop averages 4.9 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Bubble Tap or Bubble Shooter Pop have ads?

Both Bubble Tap and Bubble Shooter Pop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Tap or Bubble Shooter Pop?

Bubble Tap ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Shooter Pop monthly. Most recently, Bubble Tap was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bubble Shooter Pop on November 4, 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.*