# Bubble Shooter vs Bubble Daren

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Daren at 5.0 against Bubble Shooter's 4.7. Bubble Daren also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Bubble Shooter's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooter sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Daren sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Daren holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 8 months, Bubble Daren every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter | Bubble Daren |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-magic-pop/id1236037688/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-daren/id1268555523/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 175 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Henry Phillips](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219641287) | [智龙 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068104955) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Bubble Daren

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-daren/id1268555523)

Engage in a fun and challenging bubble-popping puzzle game with over 1000 beautifully designed levels. Aim, shoot, and match three or more bubbles of the same color to clear them and advance through imaginative worlds. It's a great way to exercise your observation skills and beat boredom.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 levels, Seven unlockable maps, Multiple game modes, Simple tap-to-shoot controls, Match 3+ bubbles, Shoot the crown to win

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Store pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resurrection pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Store pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lucky packs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Store pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Store pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value package | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

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

### Is Bubble Daren free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter or Bubble Daren?

Bubble Daren is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Bubble Daren averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bubble Shooter or Bubble Daren have ads?

Both Bubble Shooter and Bubble Daren show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter or Bubble Daren?

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 8 months, and Bubble Daren every 6 months. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on October 26, 2026 and Bubble Daren on October 12, 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.*