# Shoot Bubbles vs Tower Buster

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Shoot Bubbles at 133K against Tower Buster's 16K. Shoot Bubbles also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Tower Buster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Tower Buster. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shoot Bubbles has 133K ratings behind it against 16K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Shoot Bubbles's written reviews are positive against 47% of Tower Buster's.

Shoot Bubbles ships an update monthly, Tower Buster every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shoot Bubbles | Tower Buster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (133K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-bubbles-bubble-pop/id1596684882/reviews)** | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-buster/id1668153823/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **133K** | 16K |
| Positive reviews | **51.8% of reviews** | 46.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 162 MB | 296 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [IVYMOBILE INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170400331) | [A Small Game AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073064064) |

## 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)


### Tower Buster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-buster/id1668153823)

A casual game where you aim and release bubbles to break down colorful towers. Match bubble colors to trigger chain reactions and earn points as unsupported bubbles fall.

**Highlights:** Aim and release bubbles, Match adjacent colors, Chain reactions, Earn points for falling bubbles, One-hand controls, Attractive color towers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🕹️ Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🕰️ Good time-wasting game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads after every level
- 🔁 Repetitive tower patterns
- 🔒 Paid ad removal not working as expected
- 🌈 Rainbow ball functionality issues

**Reported bugs**

- Sound cutting out and not returning without restarting
- Coins/progress disappearing after updates
- Certain color combinations difficult for color-blind players

**Requested features**

- More challenging and varied tower formations
- Ability to use earned coins for upgrades or bonuses
- Frequent content updates with new towers and levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shoot Bubbles free?

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

### Is Tower Buster free?

Tower Buster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shoot Bubbles or Tower Buster?

Shoot Bubbles is rated higher. Shoot Bubbles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 133K ratings, while Tower Buster averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

### Do Shoot Bubbles or Tower Buster have ads?

Both Shoot Bubbles and Tower Buster show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shoot Bubbles or Tower Buster?

Shoot Bubbles ships an update monthly, and Tower Buster every 2 months. Most recently, Shoot Bubbles was updated on October 20, 2026 and Tower Buster 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.*