# Bubble Match ! vs Bubble Shooter

The clearest difference is ads: Bubble Match ! at none against Bubble Shooter's shown. Bubble Match ! also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 39 months) and ratings volume (135 vs 17). Bubble Shooter's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Match ! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Shooter sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bubble Match ! against 4.6 for Bubble Shooter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Match ! has 135 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Bubble Match !'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Bubble Shooter's.

Bubble Match ! ships an update every 2 weeks, Bubble Shooter every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Match ! | Bubble Shooter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-match/id1067198627/reviews)** | [4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-x-pop/id1232223552/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **135** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 39 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AE Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/990503605) | [Emily Ley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438508535) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Match !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-match/id1067198627)

Embark on an exciting ocean adventure filled with colorful bubbles and unique challenges. Match and pop bubbles to defeat monsters and explore diverse islands. Enjoy a free-to-play experience with optional in-game purchases.

**Highlights:** Ocean adventure with pirate, monkey, and parrot, Explore diverse islands like Thunder Island and Underwater World, Encounter various ocean creatures and defeat bosses, Free and easy to play, challenging to master, Extra challenge mode for endless rewards, Connect with friends on Facebook

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1st time buy package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thanksgiving package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 32 gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 55 gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 120 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 255 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 680 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1480 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎮 Fun and entertaining bubble shooter mechanics
- 🎨 Cute graphics and charming pirate theme
- ⭐ Challenging levels that keep players engaged
- 📖 Interesting story elements and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive power-ups and in-app purchases
- 😤 Difficulty spikes requiring paid upgrades
- 🔧 Game crashes and won't open after updates
- 📱 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🎮 Some levels feel impossible without purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after recent updates (October 2016)
- iPad compatibility issues, especially iPad Air and iPad 2
- Game freezes when victory animation plays
- Game won't open or launch at all
- Game closes unexpectedly during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Notification system for new level releases
- More frequent diamond sales
- Challenge mode improvements with earned points usage
- Extended aim line feature for all level types
- Better customer support accessibility


### Bubble Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-x-pop/id1232223552)

Match three or more bubbles of the same color to pop them and progress through over 4000 challenging levels. Rescue adorable baby tigers and utilize boosters for enhanced gameplay in this addictive puzzle adventure.

**Highlights:** Over 4000 levels, Rescue baby tigers, Daily challenges, Fun events and rewards, Combos and power-ups, Match 3 gameplay

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 140 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 800 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get 1700 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Get 4500 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| Get 9500 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Match ! free?

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

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Match ! or Bubble Shooter?

Bubble Match ! is rated higher. Bubble Match ! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Bubble Shooter averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.

### Do Bubble Match ! or Bubble Shooter have ads?

Bubble Shooter shows ads; Bubble Match ! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Match ! or Bubble Shooter?

Bubble Match ! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bubble Shooter every 39 months. Most recently, Bubble Match ! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bubble Shooter on October 21, 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.*