Comparison

Shoot Bubbles vs Bubble Pop Star

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shoot Bubbles

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
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Welcome to this exciting bubble shooter world and enjoy the fun of cool bubble shooting! Bubble shooter! Ball blast is an addictive bubble pop game, offline and fun, with thousands of relaxing puzzle levels! Get ready to aim, shoot bubbles along the board! Train your brain in this game! Choose the colorful balls, and launch the bubble! Match colors, solve puzzles, enjoy and relax! If you can't distinguish the color, then look for the same pattern to match! Train your brain and kill boredom! Features of Bubble shooter! Ball blast: - Once you shoot, you don't want to stop! The bubble shooter game is a time killer! - Accept the challenge, click and shoot! Pop bubbles! Break through the bubble wall and enjoy endless shooting! - Thousands of great levels! The most classic bubble shooting game that can train your brain! - Well-designed and wonderful effects! Perfect to enjoy and relax this fun bubble blitz game in a fantastic pop bubbles world! - No wireless network! No internet! Pop up on the go! Enjoy offline bubble shooting anytime, anywhere! - There are new bubble burst, fantastic boosters, fireballs and cool special elements! How to play Shooter Bubble blasting bubble game? - Enter any challenge level and switch the colorful bubbles you need! - Swipe your finger to find the right angle, release to shoot! Or aim carefully and click to shoot bubbles of the same color! - Match 3 or more bubbles and make all bubbles explode! Find the most efficient way to clear the level! - Complete levels to unlock new achievement missions and get extra bubble shooter rewards! Privacy Policy: http://www.ivymobileinternational.com/index.php/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/ivymobile-terms-of-use/ Subscription instructions: - Remove ads, wear VIP avatar frame, win streak without losing progress for 1 week is $1.99 USD per week. - Remove ads, wear VIP avatar frame, win streak without losing progress for 1 month is $4.99 USD per month. - Remove ads, wear VIP avatar frame, win streak without losing progress for 6 months is $19.99 USD per six month. If you subscribe of the VIP Subscription via iTunes, payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and your subscription automatically renews for the same price and period unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of each period at the cost of the selected package. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal can be turned-off through your iTunes Account Settings after purchase.

About

Bubble Pop Star

Engage in a relaxing yet challenging bubble shooter puzzle game. Aim, shoot, and match colorful bubbles to clear levels, earn rewards, and train your brain. Enjoy thousands of unique levels with delightful visuals and soothing sounds, enhanced by powerful boosters.

Highlights
  • Aim and shoot to pop 3+ same-colored bubbles
  • Clear the board strategically
  • Thousands of unique levels
  • Delightful visuals and soothing sounds
  • Powerful power-ups and creative elements
  • Brain-training puzzle gameplay
Features
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Welcome to Bubble Pop Star, experience the joy and relaxation of bubble shooter games amidst colorful bubbles. Bubble Pop Star is suitable for everyone. Whether you've had a busy day and want to unwind or you're looking to challenge yourself and train your brain, don't miss out on this addictive bubble shooter puzzle game. Ride on a small boat and start an amazing pop journey with the ultimate bubble shooter game in the galaxy of dreams!  Are you prepared to pop bubbles and take on the shooter challenge?  - Aim and shoot to pop 3 or more bubbles of the same color in this addictive bubble shooter pop adventure.  - Clear the board by strategically eliminating bubbles with as few shots as possible and earn stars and rewards. Experience Bubble Pop Star, the bubble shooter puzzle game that's both relaxing and exciting!  - With its astonishing design, you'll be captivated by thousands of unique levels that provide endless bubble shooter fun and collect stars entertainment.  - Immerse yourself in the delightful visuals and soothing sounds that are sure to relax your mind while you pop bubbles and match bubble colors.  - Use powerful power-ups and creative elements to enhance your shooter gameplay and keep the pop excitement flowing. This bubble shooter game isn't just a time killer; it's a brain-training experience! Challenge yourself to strategically pop bubbles, improve your shooting skills, and conquer increasingly challenging levels. Bubble Pop Star is the perfect combination of relaxation and challenge, making it suitable for players of all ages. And the best part? It's completely free to play, with no network or energy restrictions, allowing you to enjoy the bubble-blasting action anytime and anywhere. So, whether you're looking for a quick and fun way to unwind or a stimulating puzzle to engage your mind, Bubble Pop Star has got you covered. Your thoughts and suggestions matter to us! If you have any feedback, feel free to reach out to us at leejun@flyyestec.com. We're dedicated to providing assistance and making your experience even better. Stay in the loop about the latest game updates by following the Bubble Pop Star Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BubblePopStars/ Get ready to pop, shoot, and blast your way through a world of bubbles!

Screenshots

Shoot Bubbles4 screens
Bubble Pop Star4 screens

Verdict

The call

Shoot Bubbles and Bubble Pop Star both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Bubble Pop Star's written reviews are positive against 52% of Shoot Bubbles's. Shoot Bubbles's advantage is ratings volume (133K vs 16K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shoot Bubbles sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Bubble Pop Star sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Shoot Bubbles against 4.8 for Bubble Pop Star. 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 67% of Bubble Pop Star's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shoot Bubbles ships an update monthly, Bubble Pop Star every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shoot Bubbles versus Bubble Pop Star: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShoot BubblesBubble Pop Star
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (133K ratings)4.8 (16K ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.9% of reviews66.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings133K — better16K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB415 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIVYMOBILE INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE LIMITEDFLYYES TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Shoot Bubbles

All ratings132,955 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews545 reviews
Positive51.9%
Neutral11.6%
Negative36.5%

Bubble Pop Star

All ratings15,632 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive66.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative23.7%

User reviews

Shoot Bubbles

From 133K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bubble Pop Star

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎉 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Relaxing and stress-relieving
  • 🧠 Mentally stimulating
  • 🕹️ Enjoyable for all ages

Room to improve

  • 💰 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
  • 🤔 Lack of challenging features or progression
  • 🔍 Misleading advertising compared to actual game

Bugs and requests

Shoot Bubbles

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • 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 Star

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent bubble popping mechanics
  • Rewards and progress not properly tracked

Requested features

3 requests
  • More challenging levels and game modes
  • Ability to earn rewards and progress faster
  • Customization options for the gameplay experience

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Shoot Bubbles

Subscriptions2
  • 1 week VIP subscription$1.997 Days
  • 1 month VIP subscription$4.991 Month
One-time11
  • art gallery gift$0.99
  • 25coins$1.99
  • 70coins$4.99
Show 8 more
  • Value Pack$5.99
  • 150coins$9.99
  • value offer4$9.99
  • event sale1$9.99
  • battlepass gift$9.99
  • Super Pack$12.99
  • 550coins$19.99
  • Special Pack$25.99
17 purchases

Bubble Pop Star

One-time17
  • Endless Offer1$0.99
  • 1000coins$1.99
  • Special Offer$1.99
Show 14 more
  • Endless Offer2$4.99
  • Event Sale1$4.99
  • Remove ADS$4.99
  • 2500coins$4.99
  • Endless Offer3$7.99
  • Event Sale2$9.99
  • 5000coins$9.99
  • Endless Offer4$14.99
  • Endless Offer5$19.99
  • 12000coins$19.99
  • Endless Offer6$29.99
  • 25000coins$39.99
  • Endless Offer7$49.99
  • 55000coins$79.99

Questions

Is Shoot Bubbles free?
Shoot Bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Pop Star free?
Bubble Pop Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shoot Bubbles or Bubble Pop Star?
Bubble Pop Star is rated higher. Shoot Bubbles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 133K ratings, while Bubble Pop Star averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.
Do Shoot Bubbles or Bubble Pop Star have ads?
Both Shoot Bubbles and Bubble Pop Star show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shoot Bubbles or Bubble Pop Star?
Shoot Bubbles ships an update monthly, and Bubble Pop Star every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shoot Bubbles was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bubble Pop Star on September 23, 2026.

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