# Bomber Classic vs Bubble Trouble 3

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bomber Classic at 61% against Bubble Trouble 3's 0%. Bomber Classic also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (373 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bomber Classic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Trouble 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bomber Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bomber Classic has 373 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Bomber Classic's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bubble Trouble 3's.

Bomber Classic ships an update every 2 months, Bubble Trouble 3 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bomber Classic | Bubble Trouble 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (373 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bomber-classic-bomberman/id1526277864/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-trouble-3/id1643029539/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **373** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **61.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 410 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emma Stone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490820416) | [One up games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595343462) |

## What reviewers say

### Bomber Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bomber-classic-bomberman/id1526277864)

Engage in a classic action strategy game where you navigate levels, strategically place bombs to defeat enemies and destroy obstacles, and collect gold to purchase power-ups. Survive enemy encounters, time limits, and bomb explosions to progress through hundreds of levels and become a super bomber.

**Highlights:** Strategic bomb placement, Collect gold for power-ups, Hundreds of levels, Variety of game items, Multiple enemy types with skills, Single Player Campaign mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 150 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 550 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Sale | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get 820 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Get 3000 coins | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining gameplay
- 👍 Brings back childhood memories
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Lots of levels
- 👍 Great classic game

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Overload of ads
- 🐌 Slow and sluggish controls
- 💥 Game crashes frequently
- 📉 Poor graphics and movement

**Reported bugs**

- Bombs stop working on World 4, Level 9
- Stuck on World 4, Level 40
- No key in World 5, Level 4
- Kick tool not appearing as a usable feature on Level 2, 3rd round
- Button glitch on World 3, Level 34 (spikes don't lower)

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Fix button mapping for controllers
- Provide more game instructions


### Bubble Trouble 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-trouble-3/id1643029539)

Relive a classic arcade experience by popping bubbles and avoiding enemies. This game offers 47 unique levels, multiple weapons, and helpful items to aid your progress. Enjoy solo play or team up with a friend on the same device.

**Highlights:** 47 unique levels, 3 different weapons, 5 helpful items, Single-player mode, Local co-op mode, Updated gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bomber Classic free?

Bomber Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bubble Trouble 3 free?

Bubble Trouble 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bomber Classic or Bubble Trouble 3?

Bomber Classic is rated higher. Bomber Classic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 373 ratings, while Bubble Trouble 3 averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bomber Classic or Bubble Trouble 3 have ads?

Both Bomber Classic and Bubble Trouble 3 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bomber Classic or Bubble Trouble 3?

Bomber Classic ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Trouble 3 every 3 months. Most recently, Bomber Classic was updated on October 22, 2026 and Bubble Trouble 3 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.*