Comparison

Bubble Shooter Arcadia vs Bubble Rainbow

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

Head to head
About

Bubble Shooter Arcadia

Embark on a magical bubble-shooting adventure with engaging puzzles and power-ups. Aim, match, and pop colorful bubbles to clear levels and uncover the mysteries of an enchanting realm. Enjoy thousands of unique stages with stunning graphics and an immersive soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Classic bubble-shooting action
  • Thousands of unique levels
  • Special bubbles (Rock, Rainbow, Bomb)
  • Unlockable power-ups and boosters
  • Daily rewards and challenges
  • Stunning graphics and soundtrack
Features
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Aim, shoot, pop. Thousands of levels in a magical world. Bubble Shooter Arcadia is the classic bubble game you already know how to play, built with care and set in a world worth exploring. Match three or more bubbles of a colour to clear them, bank shots off the walls, and work your way through level after level. HOW TO PLAY - Drag to aim, release to shoot - Match three or more of the same colour to pop them - Bounce shots off the walls to reach awkward corners - Clear the board or meet the goal before your shots run out SPECIAL BUBBLES - Rock bubbles take more than one hit - Rainbow bubbles match any colour - Bomb bubbles clear everything around them BOOSTERS WORTH SAVING Fireballs burn straight through a line. Rainbow shots match anything. Magic auras pop bubbles on their own. Earn coins from daily missions and spend them when a level really fights back. THOUSANDS OF LEVELS Each one is laid out by hand, and the difficulty climbs honestly. Come back each day for login rewards. PLAYS OFFLINE No connection needed. Take it on a flight, on the train, or anywhere the signal drops. EASY TO LEARN, HARD TO MASTER The aiming is physics-based, so the wall bounces are real. Beginners can pop their way through the early levels; later on you will be planning three shots ahead. Free to download and play, with optional in-app purchases including a No Ads upgrade. Ready to explore Arcadia?

About

Bubble Rainbow

Immerse yourself in a vibrant bubble-popping adventure with captivating visuals and soothing sounds. Enjoy simple, addictive gameplay with powerful boosters to help you clear levels and achieve high scores. This relaxing game offers endless fun without time limits or lives.

Highlights
  • Colorful visuals
  • Simple and addictive gameplay
  • Powerful boosters
  • Progress through levels
  • Earn high scores
  • Endless fun
Features
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Welcome to Bubble Rainbow: Pop & Explode, where endless fun meets colorful bubbles! Immerse yourself in a world of vibrant hues and captivating bubble-popping action. Let the soothing sounds and beautiful visuals guide you through a journey of relaxation and excitement. Get ready to pop your way to victory in this addictive bubble shooter adventure! Game Features: -Colorful Visuals: Immerse yourself in a vibrant world filled with bright colors and captivating visuals. Let the colorful bubbles and enchanting backgrounds transport you to a realm of pure relaxation. -Simple and Addictive Gameplay: Easy to learn but difficult to master, Bubble Rainbow offers addictive gameplay that will keep you coming back for more. Enjoy hours of bubble-popping fun without any complicated mechanics. -Powerful Boosters: Discover a variety of powerful boosters and special bubbles to help you clear levels faster. From explosive bombs to rainbow bubbles, use them strategically to create massive chain reactions and score big points. How to Play: -Pop Bubbles: Aim and shoot bubbles to match three or more of the same color. Clear the board by strategically popping bubbles to create chain reactions and score big points. -Use Power-ups: Discover powerful boosters scattered throughout the levels. Activate them strategically to clear clusters of bubbles and reach your high score goals faster. -Progress through Levels: Embark on a journey through a variety of levels, each with its own unique layout and challenges. Test your bubble-popping skills as you advance through increasingly difficult stages. -Earn High Scores: Aim for high scores and strive to beat your personal best with every level. Challenge yourself to achieve perfect clears and master the art of bubble popping. -Enjoy Endless Fun: With no time limits or lives to worry about, enjoy a relaxing and stress-free gaming experience. Pop bubbles at your own pace and lose yourself in the mesmerizing world of Bubble Rainbow. Get ready to embark on a relaxing and addictive bubble-popping adventure with Bubble Rainbow: Pop & Explode. Let the colorful bubbles mesmerize you as you pop your way to victory!

Screenshots

Bubble Shooter Arcadia4 screens
Bubble Rainbow4 screens

Verdict

The call

Bubble Shooter Arcadia and Bubble Rainbow both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Bubble Shooter Arcadia's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bubble Rainbow's. Bubble Shooter Arcadia also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (573 vs 88). Bubble Rainbow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On price, rating, ads and 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

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooter Arcadia sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Bubble Rainbow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bubble Shooter Arcadia against 4.6 for Bubble Rainbow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter Arcadia has 573 ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Bubble Shooter Arcadia's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bubble Rainbow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Shooter Arcadia ships an update every 2 months, Bubble Rainbow every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bubble Shooter Arcadia versus Bubble Rainbow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble Shooter ArcadiaBubble Rainbow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (573 ratings) — better4.6 (88 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings573 — better88
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size308 MB261 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperOne Up Games StudioVira Games Inc.

Customer experience

Bubble Shooter Arcadia

All ratings573 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Bubble Rainbow

All ratings88 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Bubble Shooter Arcadia

One-time16
  • Pack of 25 coins$0.99
  • Pack of 65 coins$1.99
  • 70 Coins$1.99
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  • Beginner Pack$1.99
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Hard Level Aid$2.99
  • Cheer Up Pack 1$2.99
  • Pack of 150 coins$3.99
  • Piggy Bank$4.99
  • Party Pack$5.99
  • Premium Pass$5.99
  • Pack of 400 coins$7.99
  • Cheer Up Pack 2$7.99
  • Weekend Pack 1$9.99
  • Mania Pack$12.99
  • Weekend Pack 2$12.99
None

Bubble Rainbow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bubble Shooter Arcadia free?
Bubble Shooter Arcadia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Rainbow free?
Bubble Rainbow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter Arcadia or Bubble Rainbow?
Bubble Shooter Arcadia is rated higher. Bubble Shooter Arcadia averages 4.7 out of 5 from 573 ratings, while Bubble Rainbow averages 4.6 from 88 ratings.
Do Bubble Shooter Arcadia or Bubble Rainbow have ads?
Both Bubble Shooter Arcadia and Bubble Rainbow show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter Arcadia or Bubble Rainbow?
Bubble Shooter Arcadia ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Rainbow every 6 months. Most recently, Bubble Shooter Arcadia was updated on September 21, 2026 and Bubble Rainbow on September 10, 2026.

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