# Bubble Shoot Magic vs Bubble Shooter

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bubble Shoot Magic at 1.5K against Bubble Shooter's 13. Bubble Shoot Magic also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Shoot Magic sells 13 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 — 4.6 for Bubble Shoot Magic against 4.7 for Bubble Shooter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shoot Magic has 1.5K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bubble Shoot Magic ships an update every 2 months, Bubble Shooter every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shoot Magic | Bubble Shooter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shoot-magic/id1140629728/reviews) | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-magic-pop/id1236037688/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 93.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 202 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MadOverGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140588777) | [Henry Phillips](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219641287) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Shoot Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shoot-magic/id1140629728)

Embark on a magical adventure to rescue captured witchy friends by popping colorful bubbles. Travel through enchanted lands, defeat monsters, and utilize special boosters to overcome challenging levels. Enjoy daily rewards and compete with friends in this engaging puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Match 3 bubbles to pop, Rescue witchy friends, Defeat boss monsters, Explore new worlds, Unlock game boosters, Daily quests and rewards

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Up | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level Up | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| Larger Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Largest Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Enjoyable
- 👍 Addictive
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Impossible to win certain levels
- 🐛 Freezes and crashes
- 💰 Not enough ways to earn coins
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Levels freezing and unable to progress
- Incompatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and updates
- Better rewards and help for difficult levels


### Bubble Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-magic-pop/id1236037688)

A classic bubble-popping game with two engaging modes: Puzzle and Arcade. Aim, shoot, and match three or more bubbles to clear the board and advance through levels. Suitable for all ages, it offers a fun and challenging experience.

**Highlights:** Puzzle Mode, Arcade Mode, Match 3+ bubbles, Clear all bubbles to level up, Tap to shoot, Supports mobile and tablet

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 5000 coins | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shoot Magic free?

Bubble Shoot Magic 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 Shoot Magic or Bubble Shooter?

Bubble Shooter is rated higher. Bubble Shoot Magic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Bubble Shooter averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do Bubble Shoot Magic or Bubble Shooter have ads?

Both Bubble Shoot Magic and Bubble Shooter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Shoot Magic or Bubble Shooter?

Bubble Shoot Magic ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Shooter every 8 months. Most recently, Bubble Shoot Magic was updated on October 21, 2026 and Bubble Shooter on October 23, 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.*