# Bubble Shooter Arcadia vs Bubble Insect

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bubble Insect at every 3 weeks against Bubble Shooter Arcadia's every 2 months. Bubble Insect also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Bubble Shooter Arcadia's advantage is ratings volume (573 vs 33). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooter Arcadia sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Insect sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bubble Shooter Arcadia against 4.8 for Bubble Insect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter Arcadia has 573 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bubble Shooter Arcadia ships an update every 2 months, Bubble Insect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter Arcadia | Bubble Insect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (573 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-arcadia/id1377583436/reviews) | **[4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-insect/id6762118698/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **573** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 308 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [One Up Games Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348244383) | [景亦辰 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568991648) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Shooter Arcadia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-arcadia/id1377583436)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 25 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 65 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 70 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Aid | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cheer Up Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 150 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Party Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 400 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cheer Up Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mania Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Pack 2 | $12.99 | one-time |


### Bubble Insect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-insect/id6762118698)

Engage in a captivating bubble shooter experience where you aim, match, and pop colorful bubbles to rescue charming insects. This game offers strategic puzzles and challenging levels, enhanced by powerful boosters and special bubbles. Enjoy brain-training fun and play anytime, even without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Aim, shoot, and match bubbles, Rescue adorable insects, Strategic puzzle-solving, Unlock new stages, Powerful boosters and special bubbles, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro - 80% Off | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro - 50% Off | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Resurrection Pack-0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gold Coins-1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Props Special - 2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gold Coins-3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads Discount | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gold Coins-5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Paid Pass-5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Gold Coins-9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Gold Coins-14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 40000 Gold Coins-19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter Arcadia free?

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

### Is Bubble Insect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter Arcadia or Bubble Insect?

Bubble Insect is rated higher. Bubble Shooter Arcadia averages 4.7 out of 5 from 573 ratings, while Bubble Insect averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.

### Do Bubble Shooter Arcadia or Bubble Insect have ads?

Both Bubble Shooter Arcadia and Bubble Insect show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter Arcadia or Bubble Insect?

Bubble Shooter Arcadia ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Insect every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Shooter Arcadia was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bubble Insect on September 21, 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.*
