# Shoot Bubbles vs Bubble Pop Star

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.

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.

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.

Shoot Bubbles ships an update monthly, Bubble Pop Star every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shoot Bubbles | Bubble Pop Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (133K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-bubbles-bubble-pop/id1596684882/reviews) | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-star-shoot-bubbles/id6479279339/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **133K** | 16K |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | **66.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 162 MB | 415 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IVYMOBILE INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170400331) | [FLYYES TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564616638) |

## 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 Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-star-shoot-bubbles/id6479279339)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Endless Offer1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Sale1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2500coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Event Sale2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5000coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12000coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer6 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 25000coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer7 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 55000coins | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent bubble popping mechanics
- Rewards and progress not properly tracked

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026 and Bubble Pop Star on September 23, 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.*