Comparison

BUST vs Bust

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BUST

Embark on a bubble-popping adventure where you shoot and match three or more bubbles of the same color to clear stages. Complete diverse missions, utilize helpful items, and unlock new levels. Enjoy over 270 puzzle stages with unique challenges and optional map purchases for extended gameplay.

Highlights
  • Shoot and match 3+ same-colored bubbles
  • Complete diverse stage missions
  • Unlock new stages by clearing levels
  • Utilize helpful items and characters
  • Over 270 puzzle stages with gimmicks
  • Optional map purchases for additional stages
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BUST-A-MOVE Features: - Shoot bubbles and match 3 or more bubbles of the same color to make them pop! - Complete your missions in every stage such as "Pop all the bubbles!", "Reach the target score!" and "Save Chack'n!"! - Clearing a stage unlocks the next stage. Move forward on your way! - Skillfully use the helpful items and characters to advance the stages efficiently! - "EASY MODE" to assist "Guide & Change Up" functions is now available! - The game includes 270 + αpuzzle stages with a variety of gimmicks! - You can purchase a MAP to play additional stages from the Stage 271. How to play: - Shoot bubbles and match 3 or more bubbles of the same color to make them pop. - A stage is cleared by completing Goal Target. - Bonus points are awarded when you remove a bunch of bubbles at once or remove bubbles with a bubble bouncing off a side wall of the game field. - COMBO occurs when you successfully remove bubbles in a consecutive manner. - Collect STARS and unlock TREASURE BOX by getting a target score in every stage. Notes: - iOS version 7.1 or newer is required.

About

Bust

Engage in fast-paced, competitive bubble-popping action against real opponents. Master strategic power-ups and aim for high scores to win real cash and prizes in this skill-based challenge.

Highlights
  • Competitive bubble-shooting gameplay
  • Race against the clock
  • Compete for real cash and prizes
  • Skill-based matches
  • Strategic power-ups
  • Daily bonuses and rewards
Features
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Experience the legendary bubble-shooting fun of Bust-A-Move, now reborn as a fast-paced competitive challenge! Bust-A-Move Battle brings classic arcade gameplay into the Skillz® arena, where you’ll race against the clock — and real opponents — to pop bubbles, score big, and claim real rewards. This is the Bust-A-Move you know and love, supercharged with nonstop action, time-based rounds, and head-to-head competition. Every shot counts… and every second matters! ________________________________________ How to Play • Aim and shoot bubbles to match 3 or more of the same color • Pop as many bubbles as you can before the timer runs out • Complete a board? A brand-new level appears instantly — no waiting, no downtime • Chain pops, perform trick shots, and clear fast to earn massive score boosts • Your final score is compared to your opponent’s — highest score wins! Every player receives the same bubble layout and the same bubble lineup in their launcher, ensuring pure skill decides the outcome. No luck. No randomness. No bots. Just fast, skill-based bubble-popping competition. ________________________________________ Power-Ups Use special bubbles strategically to maximize your score: • Rainbow Bubble – Pops all bubbles of the same color as the bubble you shoot • Lightning Bubble – Strikes and clears an entire horizontal row • Fire Bubble – Burns away all bubbles it touches Master these power-ups to create huge cascades and skyrocket your score before the clock hits zero. ________________________________________ Key Features • Classic Bust-A-Move Fun – Authentic bubble-shooter gameplay, tuned for competitive speed play • Race the Clock – New levels appear instantly as you clear them — nonstop action from start to finish • Compete for Real Cash & Prizes – Face off in 1v1 matches or join tournaments for even bigger rewards • Skill-Based Competition – Everyone plays with the same board and the same launcher bubble lineup; only skill, speed, and strategy determine the winner • Daily Bonuses & Rewards – Earn bonuses every day you play • Fair & Secure Play – Backed by the Skillz® anti-cheat system • Fast Withdrawals – Collect winnings quickly through PayPal or Apple Pay • No Ads – Pure arcade fun… uninterrupted ________________________________________ Pop Fast. Score Big. Win Real Prizes. Jump into Bust-A-Move Battle and show your bubble-popping skills against real players around the world!

Screenshots

BUST4 screens
Bust4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bust at Free against BUST's $4.99. Bust also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). BUST's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 0%) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Bust is free to download; BUST costs $4.99 up front. BUST sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Bust asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bust holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BUST has 46 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of BUST's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bust's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BUST ships an update every 3 weeks, Bust every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
BUST versus Bust: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBUSTBust
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (46 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB338 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTAITO CorporationSkillz Inc.

Customer experience

BUST

All ratings46 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral15.2%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral17.6%
Negative41.2%

Bust

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

BUST

One-time9
  • Map4$0.99
  • Map5$0.99
  • Map6$0.99
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  • Map7$0.99
  • Map8$0.99
  • Map9$0.99
  • Map10$0.99
  • Map11$0.99
  • Map12$0.99
None

Bust

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BUST free?
BUST costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Bust free?
Bust is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BUST or Bust?
Bust is rated higher. BUST averages 3.3 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Bust averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do BUST or Bust have ads?
Bust shows ads; BUST does not.
Which is updated more often, BUST or Bust?
BUST ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bust every 2 months. Most recently, BUST was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bust on November 8, 2026.

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