# Bubble Bust! 2 vs Bubble Shooter Pop!

Bubble Bust! 2 and Bubble Shooter Pop! both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Bubble Bust! 2's written reviews are positive against 56% of Bubble Shooter Pop!'s. Bubble Bust! 2 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Bubble Shooter Pop!'s advantage is ratings volume (129K vs 917). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Bust! 2 sells 9 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bubble Bust! 2 against 4.6 for Bubble Shooter Pop!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter Pop! has 129K ratings behind it against 917, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Bubble Bust! 2's written reviews are positive against 56% of Bubble Shooter Pop!'s.

Bubble Bust! 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Bubble Shooter Pop! every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Bust! 2 | Bubble Shooter Pop! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (917 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-bust-2-bubble-shooter/id1164067631/reviews)** | [4.6 (129K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop/id1557357811/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 917 | **129K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.9% of reviews** | 56.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 445 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOES International AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/381342316) | [MobilityWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/284117362) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Bust! 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-bust-2-bubble-shooter/id1164067631)

Engage in a highly addictive bubble-popping adventure with hundreds of levels across six unique worlds. Utilize powerful boosters and overcome challenging bosses in various exciting game modes. Compete with friends and players worldwide for the highest score.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of levels across 6 worlds, Over 30 unique bubbles and obstacles, Four exciting gaming modes, Powerful boosters and energy orbs, Weekly tournaments and global leaderboards, Challenging bosses with unique skills

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XS Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack Large | $1.99 | one-time |
| XS Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| S Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| M Coins Pack Super Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| M Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| L Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| XL Coins Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕰 Calming and relaxing experience
- 💻 Unlimited levels and replayability
- 🎨 Vibrant and appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of instructions or help
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 💰 Excessive advertisements
- 🔒 Progress reset issues

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not loading properly
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Incorrect scoring and star ratings

**Requested features**

- More challenging boss levels
- Ability to retry failed levels
- Option to disable advertisements
- Synchronization between devices


### Bubble Shooter Pop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop/id1557357811)

Aim, shoot, and pop your way through thousands of levels in this addictive bubble shooter game. Match three or more bubbles of the same color to clear the board and train your brain with challenging puzzles. Play offline and enjoy stunning graphics with powerful boosters.

**Highlights:** Thousands of levels, Offline play, Match 3+ bubbles, Powerful boosters, Brain-training puzzles, Stunning graphics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Micro Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Micro Sale Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Milestone Bundle A | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pop Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bubble Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Master Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer D | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Enjoyment
- 👍 Great game
- 🎨 Relaxing and fun
- 🧠 Good brain exercise
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🙄 Ads interfere with gameplay
- 😒 Ads are intrusive and disruptive
- 🤯 Ads force you to exit the game

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Ads cause issues and force app to close
- Levels not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Option to pay to remove ads
- Improve ad experience and frequency
- Add more challenging levels and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Bust! 2 free?

Bubble Bust! 2 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 Bust! 2 or Bubble Shooter Pop!?

Bubble Bust! 2 is rated higher. Bubble Bust! 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 917 ratings, while Bubble Shooter Pop! averages 4.6 from 129K ratings.

### Do Bubble Bust! 2 or Bubble Shooter Pop! have ads?

Both Bubble Bust! 2 and Bubble Shooter Pop! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Bust! 2 or Bubble Shooter Pop!?

Bubble Bust! 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubble Shooter Pop! every 5 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Bust! 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bubble Shooter Pop! on November 9, 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.*