# Shoot Bubbles vs Bubble Shooter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bubble Shooter at 100% against Shoot Bubbles's 52%. Bubble Shooter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Shoot Bubbles's advantage is ratings volume (134K vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shoot Bubbles sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Bubble Shooter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Shooter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shoot Bubbles has 134K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Shoot Bubbles's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bubble Shooter's.

Shoot Bubbles ships an update monthly, Bubble Shooter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shoot Bubbles | Bubble Shooter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (134K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-bubbles-bubble-pop/id1596684882/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-number-pop/id1596902159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **134K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 162 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IVYMOBILE INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170400331) | [Meishi Network Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465850552) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| battlepass gift | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $12.99 | 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)


### Bubble Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-number-pop/id1596902159)

Engage in a vibrant bubble-popping game where you merge numbered bubbles to reach increasingly larger values like 2048 and beyond. Enjoy a relaxing, no-pressure experience with simple tap-and-shoot mechanics.

**Highlights:** Merge numbered bubbles, Achieve 2048 and larger numbers, Simple tap-to-shoot gameplay, No time limit or pressure, Offline play supported, Collect coins

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Pop-up Ads. | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6400 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Pack_Original | $5.99 | one-time |
| 11200 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack_Original | $12.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 23800 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 80000 Coins | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shoot Bubbles free?

Shoot Bubbles 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, Shoot Bubbles or Bubble Shooter?

Bubble Shooter is rated higher. Shoot Bubbles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 134K ratings, while Bubble Shooter averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

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

Both Shoot Bubbles and Bubble Shooter show ads.

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

Shoot Bubbles ships an update monthly, and Bubble Shooter fortnightly. Most recently, Shoot Bubbles was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bubble Shooter on November 3, 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.*