# Bubble Shooter vs Bubble Tower 3D!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubble Shooter at none against Bubble Tower 3D!'s 14. Bubble Shooter also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Bubble Tower 3D!'s advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (22K vs 6K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Tower 3D! sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Bubble Shooter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bubble Tower 3D! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6K and 22K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Bubble Shooter's written reviews are positive against 49% of Bubble Tower 3D!'s.

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 5 weeks, Bubble Tower 3D! every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter | Bubble Tower 3D! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-original-bear/id1166468024/reviews) | **[4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tower-3d/id6449985619/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6K | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **49.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [宇亮 闫](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081057631) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-original-bear/id1166468024)

Match and pop colorful bubbles in over 1000 exciting levels with a cute bear. This addictive puzzle game offers beautiful graphics, special effects, and various props to help you pass levels. Play offline and complete daily challenges for bonuses.

**Highlights:** Match and pop colorful bubbles, Over 1000 exciting levels, Cute bear character, Beautiful graphics and animations, Special effects and props, Daily challenges, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful and appealing graphics
- ⏱️ Relaxing and casual gameplay
- 🎁 Rewarding bonus chests
- 💰 No in-app purchases required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Inability to progress past certain levels
- 🕹️ Lack of challenge in early levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes at level 2753
- Levels not unlocking after completing 3410
- Stars not updating correctly on completed levels

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Ability to sync progress across devices
- More challenging and varied levels
- Clearer explanation of scoring system


### Bubble Tower 3D!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tower-3d/id6449985619)

Engage in a classic 3D bubble-popping puzzle game. Tap and shoot to clear all bubbles, challenging your brain with this addictive color-matching experience.

**Highlights:** Classic bubble pop gameplay, 3D graphics, Tap and shoot mechanics, Brain training puzzle, Color-matching challenges, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny coins pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| limited offer #1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| one time small offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| 650 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| no ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small coins pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| one time offer #4 | $8.99 | one-time |
| limited offer #4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| pack + noads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1800 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 4000 coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Average Coins Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and relaxing
- 👍 Good challenge levels
- ❤️ Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant colors
- 🕰️ Passes a lot of time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to remove ads
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🤢 Causes nausea with new tilted view
- 🎨 Not colorblind friendly

**Reported bugs**

- Ads cause screen blackouts and prevent rewards
- Paid ad-free version not working as expected
- Progress not restored after reinstalling

**Requested features**

- More variety in levels and tower designs
- Ability to use earned coins for something meaningful
- Option to change color of balls without paying
- Colorblind mode with shapes on bubbles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

Bubble Shooter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bubble Tower 3D! free?

Bubble Tower 3D! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter or Bubble Tower 3D!?

Bubble Tower 3D! is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Bubble Tower 3D! averages 4.7 from 22K ratings.

### Do Bubble Shooter or Bubble Tower 3D! have ads?

Both Bubble Shooter and Bubble Tower 3D! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter or Bubble Tower 3D!?

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bubble Tower 3D! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on September 30, 2026 and Bubble Tower 3D! on September 30, 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.*