# Bubble Pop vs Bubble Shooter Pop!

Bubble Pop and Bubble Shooter Pop! both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Bubble Pop's written reviews are positive against 56% of Bubble Shooter Pop!'s. Bubble Pop also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Bubble Shooter Pop!'s advantage is ratings volume (129K vs 9.1K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Pop sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per 7 days and Bubble Shooter Pop! sells 20 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 — 4.7 for Bubble Pop against 4.6 for Bubble Shooter Pop!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter Pop! has 129K ratings behind it against 9.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Bubble Pop's written reviews are positive against 56% of Bubble Shooter Pop!'s.

Bubble Pop ships an update fortnightly, Bubble Shooter Pop! every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Pop | Bubble Shooter Pop! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-pop-bubbles/id1532850907/reviews)** | [4.6 (129K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop/id1557357811/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9.1K | **129K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.5% of reviews** | 56.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 445 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sichuan Tuguan Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519386845) | [MobilityWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/284117362) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-pop-bubbles/id1532850907)

Engage in an addictive bubble shooter puzzle game with hundreds of levels and fun challenges. Aim, shoot, and match three or more bubbles to burst them and clear the board. Utilize powerful boosters and strategic thinking to overcome obstacles and achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of addictive levels, Classic smooth gameplay, Awesome power-ups, Unlock Fireball and Bomb boosters, Strategic bubble matching, Thousands of unique levels, No WiFi needed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP WEEKlY SUBSCRIPTION | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Starter pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Champion Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $16.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 🤓 Challenging and mentally stimulating
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive controls
- 💰 Fair monetization model with free rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎨 Repetitive visuals and gameplay
- 🎨 Limited color palette and bubble variety
- 🎮 Occasional aiming issues

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not unlocking properly after updates
- Inconsistent coin/reward distribution

**Requested features**

- More diverse bubble types and power-ups
- Ability to customize the game board or background
- Leaderboards and social features


### Bubble Shooter Pop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop/id1557357811)

Aim, shoot, and pop your way through thousands of levels in this addictive bubble shooter game. Match three or more bubbles of the same color to clear the board and train your brain with challenging puzzles. Play offline and enjoy stunning graphics with powerful boosters.

**Highlights:** Thousands of levels, Offline play, Match 3+ bubbles, Powerful boosters, Brain-training puzzles, Stunning graphics

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Micro Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Don't Give Up Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bubble Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Micro Sale Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Milestone Bundle A | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pop Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bubble Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pop Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Normal Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Master Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer D | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Enjoyment
- 👍 Great game
- 🎨 Relaxing and fun
- 🧠 Good brain exercise
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🙄 Ads interfere with gameplay
- 😒 Ads are intrusive and disruptive
- 🤯 Ads force you to exit the game

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Ads cause issues and force app to close
- Levels not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Option to pay to remove ads
- Improve ad experience and frequency
- Add more challenging levels and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Pop free?

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

### Is Bubble Shooter Pop! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Pop or Bubble Shooter Pop!?

Bubble Pop is rated higher. Bubble Pop averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Bubble Shooter Pop! averages 4.6 from 129K ratings.

### Do Bubble Pop or Bubble Shooter Pop! have ads?

Both Bubble Pop and Bubble Shooter Pop! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Pop or Bubble Shooter Pop!?

Bubble Pop ships an update fortnightly, and Bubble Shooter Pop! every 5 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Pop was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bubble Shooter Pop! on November 1, 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.*