# Bubble Shooter vs Basic Bubble Pop

The clearest difference is price: Bubble Shooter at Free against Basic Bubble Pop's $1.99. Bubble Shooter also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 2). Basic Bubble Pop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Bubble Shooter is free to download; Basic Bubble Pop costs $1.99 up front. Bubble Shooter sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Basic Bubble Pop asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bubble Shooter against 5.0 for Basic Bubble Pop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 8 months, Basic Bubble Pop every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter | Basic Bubble Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-magic-pop/id1236037688/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-bubble-pop/id6748661212/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#193** |
| Size | 175 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Henry Phillips](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219641287) | [Charles Cuny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823073804) |

## 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 |


### Basic Bubble Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-bubble-pop/id6748661212)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

A simple and classic bubble popping game designed for pure enjoyment. Experience a straightforward gameplay with no distractions from ads or in-app purchases. It offers a clean and focused gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Classic bubble popping gameplay, No advertisements, No in-app purchases, Simple and straightforward design, Focus on pure enjoyment

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

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

### Is Basic Bubble Pop free?

Basic Bubble Pop costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter or Basic Bubble Pop?

Bubble Shooter and Basic Bubble Pop are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Bubble Shooter or Basic Bubble Pop have ads?

Bubble Shooter shows ads; Basic Bubble Pop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter or Basic Bubble Pop?

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 8 months, and Basic Bubble Pop every 3 days. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on September 18, 2026 and Basic Bubble Pop on September 19, 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.*