# Bubble Star Plus vs Bubble Shooter

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bubble Shooter at every 6 days against Bubble Star Plus's every 6 weeks. Bubble Shooter also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Star Plus sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Shooter sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 4.8 for Bubble Star Plus against 4.7 for Bubble Shooter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 553 and 410 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 88% and 87% positive.

Bubble Star Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, Bubble Shooter every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Star Plus | Bubble Shooter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (553 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-star-plus-bubblepop/id1526619922/reviews)** | [4.7 (410 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-games/id6470348337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **553** | 410 |
| Positive reviews | **87.8% of reviews** | 87.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 144 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GoEun Choi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526619924) | [Aged Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482887934) |

## 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 adventure with over 2000 levels. Aim, match, and pop colorful bubbles to clear the screen, unlock boosters, and relieve stress. Enjoy this fun, addictive game offline anytime.

**Highlights:** 2000+ puzzle levels, Offline play, Stress relief gameplay, Unlockable boosters, Classic bubble blast mechanics, Suitable for all ages

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| 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 |
| 5700 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-games/id6470348337)

Engage in a magical bubble popping adventure with challenging levels and strategic gameplay. Unleash powerful boosters and conquer unique arenas offline. Perfect for unwinding and training your brain with stunning visuals and daily rewards.

**Highlights:** Magical Arena Battles, Powerful Magic Boosters, Classic Match-3 Shooting, Thousands of Levels, Offline Play, Daily Rewards & Events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ADS_1 week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove ADS  - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove ADS_3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Starter bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Discount Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 150 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mighty bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lase Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Revival Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- ✨ Impressive and interesting graphics
- 😌 Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 🎮 Addictive and engaging for all ages
- 🔊 Great background music and sound effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game is buggy and crashes
- 🚫 Game won't allow play, no bubbles to shoot
- ⚠️ Game not as shown in preview, fake game

**Reported bugs**

- Game is buggy
- Game won't allow play, no bubbles to shoot
- Game not as shown in preview


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Star Plus free?

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

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

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

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

Bubble Star Plus is rated higher. Bubble Star Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 553 ratings, while Bubble Shooter averages 4.7 from 410 ratings.

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

Both Bubble Star Plus and Bubble Shooter show ads.

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

Bubble Star Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bubble Shooter every 6 days. Most recently, Bubble Star Plus was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bubble Shooter on October 27, 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.*