# Bubble Shooter Pop! vs Shoot Bubbles

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Shoot Bubbles at 13.0 against Bubble Shooter Pop!'s 15.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooter Pop! sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Shoot Bubbles sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.6 for Bubble Shooter Pop! against 4.7 for Shoot Bubbles. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 129K and 133K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Bubble Shooter Pop!'s written reviews are positive against 52% of Shoot Bubbles's.

Bubble Shooter Pop! ships an update every 5 weeks, Shoot Bubbles monthly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter Pop! | Shoot Bubbles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (129K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop/id1557357811/reviews) | **[4.7 (133K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-bubbles-bubble-pop/id1596684882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 129K | **133K** |
| Positive reviews | **56.1% of reviews** | 51.7% 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 | 445 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobilityWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/284117362) | [IVYMOBILE INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170400331) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Shoot Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-bubbles-bubble-pop/id1596684882)

Engage in a relaxing and addictive bubble popping game with thousands of puzzle levels. Aim, shoot, and match colorful bubbles to clear the board and train your brain. Enjoy this offline game anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Thousands of relaxing puzzle levels, Offline play, no internet required, Brain training puzzles, Match 3 or more bubbles to explode, Special boosters and elements, Well-designed effects

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week VIP subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month VIP subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| art gallery gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 70coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 150coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| value offer4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| event sale1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| battlepass gift | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| 550coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $25.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and relaxing game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🤩 Addictive and compelling
- 💤 Helps pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🤯 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🔥 Ads drain battery
- 😡 Ads cannot be removed without subscription
- 🐛 Game freezes and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Progression issues (loss of progress, win streaks)
- Ads get stuck and cannot be closed

**Requested features**

- Option to pay one-time fee to remove ads
- Improve ad experience (shorter ads, ability to skip)
- Fix progression issues (win streaks, loss of progress)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter Pop! free?

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

### Is Shoot Bubbles free?

Shoot Bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Shoot Bubbles is rated higher. Bubble Shooter Pop! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 129K ratings, while Shoot Bubbles averages 4.7 from 133K ratings.

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

Both Bubble Shooter Pop! and Shoot Bubbles show ads.

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

Bubble Shooter Pop! ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shoot Bubbles monthly. Most recently, Bubble Shooter Pop! was updated on November 2, 2026 and Shoot Bubbles on November 2, 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.*