# Idle Universe vs Bubbles Cannon

The clearest difference is rating: Bubbles Cannon at 4.6 against Idle Universe's 4.3. Bubbles Cannon also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Idle Universe's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 311). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Universe sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Bubbles Cannon sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubbles Cannon holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 311 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Idle Universe's written reviews are positive against 69% of Bubbles Cannon's.

Idle Universe ships an update every 3 weeks, Bubbles Cannon monthly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Universe | Bubbles Cannon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-universe/id1195110094/reviews) | **[4.6 (311 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles-cannon/id1385130595/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 311 |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 299 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominik Stallmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195110093) | [Pedro Navarro](https://appshunter.io/developer/391493904) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Universe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-universe/id1195110094)

Tap to gather matter and create interstellar objects, from particles to galaxies. Objects automatically generate more matter, allowing for endless universe expansion. Unlock divine powers, upgrade objects, and utilize special abilities to grow your cosmic creation.

**Highlights:** Create 31 interstellar objects, Unlock 24 Divine Powers, Upgrade objects with multiple options, Obtain Dark Matter for special abilities, Gain Antimatter via prestige for permanent upgrades, Compete on leaderboards, Earn daily rewards and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250 Dark Matter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Double Antimatter Gains | $4.99 | one-time |
| +100% Transcendence Exp | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Dark Matter | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Dark Matter | $24.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Dark Matter | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Organized and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient progression system
- 💡 Unique and engaging concept
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Slow progress without watching ads
- 🤖 Forced Google account login
- 🔍 Unclear game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Prestige button not working
- Ads not providing expected rewards
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Incorrect offline progress tracking

**Requested features**

- Offline progress tracking
- More prestige layers and upgrades
- Better optimization for larger screens
- Improved tutorial and explanations


### Bubbles Cannon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles-cannon/id1385130595)

Engage in a fast-paced brick-breaking game by shooting colored bubbles. Upgrade your arsenal of balls, cannons, and power-ups to achieve higher scores and enjoy a visually appealing, relaxing experience.

**Highlights:** Ball-shooting brick-breaking, Upgrade balls and cannons, Collect power-ups, Auto-cannons for higher scores, Amazing graphics and animations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small pack of Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 150 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer #1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium pack of Stars | $11.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $13.99 | one-time |
| Big pack of Stars | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer #2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge pack of Stars | $31.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $31.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and time-killing
- 👍 Good advancement system
- 👍 Fast upgrades available
- 👍 Entertaining game

**What reviewers complain about**

-  광고 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Game freezing issues
- 🐛 Lost saved stars
- 🐛 In-game purchases misleading
- 🐛 Becomes grindy

**Reported bugs**

- Lost all saved stars
- Game freezing and losing stars
- Game crashing on start
- Ads not removed after purchase
- Crashes while watching videos for coins

**Requested features**

- Fix game freezing
- Add more challenges
- Add new levels and interesting features
- Add themes
- Give more points


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Universe free?

Idle Universe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bubbles Cannon free?

Bubbles Cannon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Universe or Bubbles Cannon?

Bubbles Cannon is rated higher. Idle Universe averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Bubbles Cannon averages 4.6 from 311 ratings.

### Do Idle Universe or Bubbles Cannon have ads?

Both Idle Universe and Bubbles Cannon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Universe or Bubbles Cannon?

Idle Universe ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubbles Cannon monthly. Most recently, Idle Universe was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bubbles Cannon on November 2, 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.*