# Bubble Genius vs Buggle 2

Bubble Genius and Buggle 2 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Bubble Genius's written reviews are positive against 53% of Buggle 2's. Bubble Genius also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 610). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Genius sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Buggle 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Genius holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Genius has 3.6K ratings behind it against 610, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Bubble Genius's written reviews are positive against 53% of Buggle 2's.

Bubble Genius ships an update every 2 weeks, Buggle 2 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Genius | Buggle 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-genius/id1029913337/reviews)** | [4.5 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buggle-2-bubble-shooter/id1052664288/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 610 |
| Positive reviews | **74.0% of reviews** | 52.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 180 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outplay Entertainment Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/468711596) | [NSTAGE Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531424869) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Genius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-genius/id1029913337)

Engage in a captivating bubble-popping adventure with hundreds of unique levels and five distinct game modes. Help an inventor retrieve her stolen bubble generator by clearing stages, finding perfect angles, and bursting your way to victory. Collect boosters and build contraptions to overcome challenges and save the town.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique levels, Five fun game modes, Collect awesome boosters, Build your own contraptions, Save the Town story mode, Pop the Top challenge, Hit the Targets mode

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sale Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Backpack of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sale Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Case of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Introductory Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Safe of Coins | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Fun and relaxing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⏱️ Lack of new level updates
- 💰 Reliance on in-app purchases to progress

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after updates
- Connectivity issues when trying to claim rewards
- Boosters not working as intended

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Ability to earn boosters without ads
- Improved performance and stability


### Buggle 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buggle-2-bubble-shooter/id1052664288)

Embark on a bubble-shooting adventure to rescue stolen honey from an evil Queen Bee. Pop colorful bubbles, collect rewards, and team up with cute friends to overcome challenges and defeat enemies. Enjoy endless levels and offline play in this engaging puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of bubble shooting levels, Collect bubbles for rewards, Team up with cute Buggle friends, Use powerful items to defeat insects, Play offline anytime, anywhere, Facebook sign-in for bonus gifts

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Honeys | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Honeys | $4.99 | one-time |
| Honey Jar | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60 Honeys Package Sale Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 110 Honeys | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120 Honeys Package Sale Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| 170 Honeys | $14.99 | one-time |
| 235 Honeys | $19.99 | one-time |
| 250 Honeys Package Sale Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 💎 Great graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow progress and lack of new levels
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases required

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or resets progress after updates
- Inability to log in or connect to Facebook
- Inconsistent performance on different devices

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates with new levels
- Option to disable ads or pay to remove them
- Ability to sync progress across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Genius free?

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

### Is Buggle 2 free?

Buggle 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Genius or Buggle 2?

Bubble Genius is rated higher. Bubble Genius averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Buggle 2 averages 4.5 from 610 ratings.

### Do Bubble Genius or Buggle 2 have ads?

Both Bubble Genius and Buggle 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Genius or Buggle 2?

Bubble Genius ships an update every 2 weeks, and Buggle 2 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Genius was updated on October 23, 2026 and Buggle 2 on October 22, 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.*
