# Meow Match vs BubbleShoota

The clearest difference is rating: Meow Match at 4.6 against BubbleShoota's 4.0. Meow Match also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 46%) and ratings volume (9.1K vs 991). BubbleShoota's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meow Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and BubbleShoota sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Meow Match holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meow Match has 9.1K ratings behind it against 991, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Meow Match's written reviews are positive against 46% of BubbleShoota's.

Meow Match ships an update every 2 months, BubbleShoota every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meow Match | BubbleShoota |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meow-match/id1227830356/reviews)** | [4.0 (991 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbleshoota-pop-bubbles/id1509912024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 991 |
| Positive reviews | **57.7% of reviews** | 45.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ember Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/474826007) | [Artem Pashkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/853706693) |

## What reviewers say

### Meow Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meow-match/id1227830356)

Restore beautiful cat sanctuaries by solving hundreds of match-3 puzzles. Collect and customize dozens of unique cat breeds, dress them up, and enjoy a lighthearted story from a feline perspective. Play offline and connect with friends.

**Highlights:** Restore and decorate cat sanctuaries, Hundreds of match-3 levels, Collect and dress up unique cats, Lighthearted feline storyline, Offline play, Facebook friend integration

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Meow Match Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Meow Match Sale Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Meow Match Vault Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Meow Match Bundle Pack 8 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Meow Match Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Meow Match Bundle Pack 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Meow Match Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Meow Match Bundle Pack 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Meow Match Sale Pack 13 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Meow Match Sale Pack 8 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute cats
- 🎨 Enjoyable decorating
- 👍 Reasonable difficulty progression
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Difficulty spikes at higher levels
- 💰 Monetization issues
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to server
- Milk bottles not appearing on board
- Incorrect power-ups being awarded

**Requested features**

- More locations to decorate
- Ability to skip difficult levels
- Improved cat animations
- Combine power-ups for greater effects


### BubbleShoota

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbleshoota-pop-bubbles/id1509912024)

Engage in a classic bubble-popping adventure with numerous exciting levels. Aim, match, and burst three or more bubbles to clear the screen and achieve high scores. Enjoy this simple yet fun game anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Aim and match bubbles, Group 3+ bubbles to burst, Clear all bubbles to win, High score system, Easy to play, Playable offline

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 3 Undo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- ⏱️ Relaxing and addictive
- 💰 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashing issues
- 🔍 Confusing or unclear game mechanics
- 🎨 Lack of color contrast for visually impaired users

**Reported bugs**

- Bubbles getting stuck or not popping
- Shooter aiming/firing not working as expected
- Game state not persisting after crashes

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and resume games
- Leaderboards and progress tracking
- Customization options for colors and themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meow Match free?

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

### Is BubbleShoota free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Meow Match or BubbleShoota?

Meow Match is rated higher. Meow Match averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while BubbleShoota averages 4.0 from 991 ratings.

### Do Meow Match or BubbleShoota have ads?

Both Meow Match and BubbleShoota show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meow Match or BubbleShoota?

Meow Match ships an update every 2 months, and BubbleShoota every 10 days. Most recently, Meow Match was updated on November 4, 2026 and BubbleShoota on November 3, 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.*