# Shoot Bubbles vs Bubble Pop Dream

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

Both are free to download. Shoot Bubbles sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Bubble Pop Dream sells 13 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 Shoot Bubbles against 4.7 for Bubble Pop Dream. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 133K and 147K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Shoot Bubbles's written reviews are positive against 54% of Bubble Pop Dream's.

Shoot Bubbles ships an update monthly, Bubble Pop Dream every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shoot Bubbles | Bubble Pop Dream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (133K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-bubbles-bubble-pop/id1596684882/reviews)** | [4.7 (147K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-dream/id1622939649/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 133K | **147K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | **53.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 162 MB | 272 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) | [Oakever Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658671470) |

## 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 (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)


### Bubble Pop Dream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-dream/id1622939649)

Engage in a relaxing color-matching adventure by matching three or more bubbles to make them burst. With over 2000 levels, daily rewards, and offline play, it's a perfect casual shooter for families and kids.

**Highlights:** Match 3 or more bubbles to burst, Over 2000 challenging levels, Offline play available, Unlock boosters like the Rocket, Daily rewards and bonuses, Family-friendly casual gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Normal Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| festival bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| adremove bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Discount Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| ad remove bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dounble Coin Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 55000 Coins | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique bubble mechanics
- 👍 Relaxing and stress-free
- 🎨 Appealing visuals and aesthetics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear bubble descriptions
- 🛑 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 🔌 In-app purchases required to remove ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially at higher levels
- 🔋 Overheating issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Bubbles not popping as expected
- Levels freezing or becoming unplayable
- Inability to collect or redeem earned rewards
- Persistent issues with certain device models

**Requested features**

- More level variety and challenges
- Ability to customize or disable ads
- Clearer explanations of special bubble mechanics
- Integration with social features or leaderboards
- Desktop version for macOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shoot Bubbles free?

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

### Is Bubble Pop Dream free?

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

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

Shoot Bubbles is rated higher. Shoot Bubbles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 133K ratings, while Bubble Pop Dream averages 4.7 from 147K ratings.

### Do Shoot Bubbles or Bubble Pop Dream have ads?

Both Shoot Bubbles and Bubble Pop Dream show ads.

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

Shoot Bubbles ships an update monthly, and Bubble Pop Dream every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shoot Bubbles was updated on October 20, 2026 and Bubble Pop Dream on October 20, 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.*