# Bubble Shooter vs Bubble Tower 3D!

Bubble Shooter and Bubble Tower 3D! both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Bubble Shooter's written reviews are positive against 49% of Bubble Tower 3D!'s. Bubble Shooter also leads on iOS requirement (12 vs 15.0). Bubble Tower 3D!'s advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 4.7K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Tower 3D! sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bubble Shooter against 4.7 for Bubble Tower 3D!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.7K and 22K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Bubble Shooter's written reviews are positive against 49% of Bubble Tower 3D!'s.

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 6 weeks, Bubble Tower 3D! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter | Bubble Tower 3D! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-classic-pop/id1392850214/reviews) | **[4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tower-3d/id6449985619/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.7K | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 49.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing New Vision Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1304342445) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-classic-pop/id1392850214)

Match and pop colorful bubbles to rescue adorable animals in hundreds of challenging levels. This classic arcade-style game offers intuitive controls and vibrant graphics. Enjoy endless fun offline or online, with special power-ups to help you clear the board.

**Highlights:** Match and pop colorful bubbles, Rescue trapped animals, Hundreds of captivating levels, Intuitive drag-and-shoot controls, Special power-ups (fireball, bomb), Play online or offline, No time limit

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tons of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🧠 Challenging and requires strategy
- ⏱️ Great time-passer
- 🕹️ Classic and enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads and in-app purchases
- 🤖 Unfair/rigged level difficulty
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Inaccurate aiming and shooting

**Reported bugs**

- Levels resetting unexpectedly
- Freezing and lagging issues
- Coins/progress disappearing after updates

**Requested features**

- More level variety and difficulty modes
- Ability to save progress across devices
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Leaderboards and competitive features


### Bubble Tower 3D!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-tower-3d/id6449985619)

Engage in a classic 3D bubble-popping puzzle game. Tap and shoot to clear all bubbles, challenging your brain with this addictive color-matching experience.

**Highlights:** Classic bubble pop gameplay, 3D graphics, Tap and shoot mechanics, Brain training puzzle, Color-matching challenges, Relaxing gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny coins pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| limited offer #1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| one time small offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| 650 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| no ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small coins pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| one time offer #4 | $8.99 | one-time |
| limited offer #4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| pack + noads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1800 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 4000 coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Average Coins Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and relaxing
- 👍 Good challenge levels
- ❤️ Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant colors
- 🕰️ Passes a lot of time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to remove ads
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🤢 Causes nausea with new tilted view
- 🎨 Not colorblind friendly

**Reported bugs**

- Ads cause screen blackouts and prevent rewards
- Paid ad-free version not working as expected
- Progress not restored after reinstalling

**Requested features**

- More variety in levels and tower designs
- Ability to use earned coins for something meaningful
- Option to change color of balls without paying
- Colorblind mode with shapes on bubbles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

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

### Is Bubble Tower 3D! free?

Bubble Tower 3D! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter or Bubble Tower 3D!?

Bubble Tower 3D! is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Bubble Tower 3D! averages 4.7 from 22K ratings.

### Do Bubble Shooter or Bubble Tower 3D! have ads?

Both Bubble Shooter and Bubble Tower 3D! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter or Bubble Tower 3D!?

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bubble Tower 3D! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on October 28, 2026 and Bubble Tower 3D! on October 30, 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.*