# Bubble Star Plus vs Bubble Shooter Pop Master

Bubble Star Plus and Bubble Shooter Pop Master both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Bubble Star Plus's written reviews are positive against 55% of Bubble Shooter Pop Master's. Bubble Shooter Pop Master's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 549) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Star Plus sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Shooter Pop Master 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 — 4.8 for Bubble Star Plus against 4.7 for Bubble Shooter Pop Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter Pop Master has 16K ratings behind it against 549, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Bubble Star Plus's written reviews are positive against 55% of Bubble Shooter Pop Master's.

Bubble Star Plus ships an update every 5 weeks, Bubble Shooter Pop Master monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Star Plus | Bubble Shooter Pop Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (549 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-star-plus-bubblepop/id1526619922/reviews)** | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-master/id1602486070/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 549 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.8% of reviews** | 54.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GoEun Choi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526619924) | [Newborn Town](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382533561) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Star Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-star-plus-bubblepop/id1526619922)

Engage in a classic bubble-shooting puzzle experience with over 2000 levels. Aim, match, and pop colored bubbles to clear the screen and overcome challenging obstacles. This stress-relief game offers a fun and addictive way to pass the time for all ages.

**Highlights:** 2000+ puzzle levels, Offline play (no WiFi needed), Classic bubble blast mechanics, Brain-challenging yet easy to learn, Unlockable boosters, Fun for all ages

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 780 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1560 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1350 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2700 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2850 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant and distinguishable colors
- ⏱️ Quick and relaxing games
- 🎯 Fair aim and not too easy or hard

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Ads can be intrusive and disruptive
- 🎮 Progression becomes too difficult without spending money
- 🎨 Limited color bubble variety at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Bubble color changes unexpectedly
- Game crashes or freezes at times

**Requested features**

- Skip ad option after a certain time
- More new levels and game modes
- Improved level progression and difficulty curve


### Bubble Shooter Pop Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-master/id1602486070)

Engage your brain with this addictive puzzle game. Shoot and burst colorful bubbles by matching three or more of the same color. Progress through numerous levels for endless fun and mental exercise.

**Highlights:** Addictive gameplay, Numerous levels, Brain exercise, Simple operation, Match-3 bubble bursting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack10000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| coin5000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nobel Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| pack7000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| coin12500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| coin30000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $25.99 | one-time |
| Champion Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| coin20000 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🕹️ Engaging and entertaining gameplay
- 💡 Challenging levels that keep you engaged
- ⏱️ Fun time-waster game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🧨 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after recent updates
- 🎨 Difficulty for colorblind users to differentiate colors
- 🔊 No option to listen to own audio while playing

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on opening after recent update
- Inability to exit full-screen ads
- Bubbles not popping as intended on higher levels
- Sound issues after watching ads

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads through in-app purchase
- Increased difficulty and challenge as levels progress
- Compatibility improvements for older devices
- Accessibility features for colorblind users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Star Plus free?

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

### Is Bubble Shooter Pop Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Star Plus or Bubble Shooter Pop Master?

Bubble Star Plus is rated higher. Bubble Star Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 549 ratings, while Bubble Shooter Pop Master averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

### Do Bubble Star Plus or Bubble Shooter Pop Master have ads?

Both Bubble Star Plus and Bubble Shooter Pop Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Star Plus or Bubble Shooter Pop Master?

Bubble Star Plus ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bubble Shooter Pop Master monthly. Most recently, Bubble Star Plus was updated on September 11, 2026 and Bubble Shooter Pop Master on September 25, 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.*