# Bubble Star Journey vs Shoot Bubbles

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Shoot Bubbles at 133K against Bubble Star Journey's 117. Shoot Bubbles also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Bubble Star Journey's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 52%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Star Journey sells 13 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 — 4.7 for Bubble Star Journey against 4.7 for Shoot Bubbles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shoot Bubbles has 133K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Bubble Star Journey's written reviews are positive against 52% of Shoot Bubbles's.

Bubble Star Journey ships an update every 2 months, Shoot Bubbles monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Star Journey | Shoot Bubbles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-star-journey/id1567778941/reviews)** | [4.7 (133K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-bubbles-bubble-pop/id1596684882/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 117 | **133K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 51.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 172 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GoEun Choi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526619924) | [IVYMOBILE INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170400331) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Star Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-star-journey/id1567778941)

Aim and shoot colorful bubbles to rescue cute animals in this engaging puzzle game. With over 300 levels and offline play, it's a fun and relaxing way to train your brain and pass the time.

**Highlights:** Over 300 puzzle levels, Animal rescue modes, Offline play (no WiFi needed), Hand-made level design, Daily challenges, Free aim feature, Switchable bubble colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 |


### 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 Star Journey free?

Bubble Star Journey 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 Star Journey or Shoot Bubbles?

Bubble Star Journey is rated higher. Bubble Star Journey averages 4.7 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Shoot Bubbles averages 4.7 from 133K ratings.

### Do Bubble Star Journey or Shoot Bubbles have ads?

Both Bubble Star Journey and Shoot Bubbles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Star Journey or Shoot Bubbles?

Bubble Star Journey ships an update every 2 months, and Shoot Bubbles monthly. Most recently, Bubble Star Journey was updated on September 9, 2026 and Shoot Bubbles on September 24, 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.*