# Bubble Shooter vs BubblePop Max

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bubble Shooter at 16K against BubblePop Max's 3. Bubble Shooter also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). BubblePop Max's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and BubblePop Max sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BubblePop Max holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 16K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Bubble Shooter's written reviews are positive against 100% of BubblePop Max's.

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 6 weeks, BubblePop Max every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter | BubblePop Max |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-frozen-pop/id1290783910/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubblepop-max/id6759511249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 305 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PARTY HAPPY GAMES SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635920269) | [Kledio Metolli](https://appshunter.io/developer/972952257) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-frozen-pop/id1290783910)

Engage in a thrilling bubble-matching adventure across frozen landscapes. Aim, shoot, and burst colorful bubbles to rescue adorable animals from an evil Yeti. With thousands of levels and social features, the frozen fun never ends.

**Highlights:** Match 3 or more bubbles to burst them, Rescue penguins and other animals, Utilize power-ups like bombs and lightning balls, Over 2000 levels with monthly additions, Compete with friends and in tournaments, Explore various frozen destinations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gems in Frozen Pop Games | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Up in Frozen Pop Games | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Up for Frozen Bubble Pop | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level Up in Frozen Games Pop | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack SALE | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems in Frozen Pop Game | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack Frozen Pop Games | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems - Frozen Pop Game | $9.99 | one-time |
| Larger Gems - Frozen Pop Game | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and colorful graphics
- 👍 Easy to play and understand
- 🕰 Relaxing gameplay
- 💎 Rewarding progression system
- 🕹 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive advertisements
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing
- 💰 In-app purchases feel forced

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing at certain levels
- Inconsistent progress tracking
- Purchasing issues with in-app items

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Ability to bank shots
- Reduced advertisements
- Improved performance on older devices


### BubblePop Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubblepop-max/id6759511249)

Experience the satisfying sensation of popping bubble wrap with advanced haptic feedback. Engage in various game modes, build combos for score multipliers, and compete on leaderboards. Unlock achievements and enjoy a visually rich popping experience.

**Highlights:** Precision haptic feedback, 50 unique stage shapes, 7 timed round types, Endless popping mode, Overdrive combo system, Game Center leaderboards, 8 unlockable achievements

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

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

### Is BubblePop Max free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter or BubblePop Max?

BubblePop Max is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while BubblePop Max averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Bubble Shooter or BubblePop Max have ads?

Both Bubble Shooter and BubblePop Max show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter or BubblePop Max?

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 6 weeks, and BubblePop Max every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on November 11, 2026 and BubblePop Max on October 31, 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.*