# Bubble Trouble 3 vs Carpet Bombing 3

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Carpet Bombing 3 at 85% against Bubble Trouble 3's 0%. Carpet Bombing 3 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Trouble 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Carpet Bombing 3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Carpet Bombing 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carpet Bombing 3 has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Bubble Trouble 3's written reviews are positive against 85% of Carpet Bombing 3's.

Bubble Trouble 3 ships an update every 3 months, Carpet Bombing 3 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Trouble 3 | Carpet Bombing 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-trouble-3/id1643029539/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpet-bombing-3/id6475202872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **84.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [One up games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595343462) | [Synthetic Mind AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1256122836) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Trouble 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-trouble-3/id1643029539)

Relive a classic arcade experience where you pop and avoid bubbles across 47 unique levels. Play solo or with a friend on the same device, utilizing various weapons and helpful items to progress. This game offers a nostalgic challenge for players.

**Highlights:** 47 unique levels, 3 different weapons, 5 helpful items, Single-player mode, Local co-op mode (same device), Nostalgic gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |


### Carpet Bombing 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpet-bombing-3/id6475202872)

Engage in aerial combat by flying an aircraft and destroying various enemies across diverse terrains. Features a new roguelike mode with persistent upgrades, a skill tree, and wingmen support. Enjoy destructible environments and endless fun with randomly generated maps.

**Highlights:** Roguelike game mode, Skill tree and wingmen, Varied enemy types, Destructible terrain, Aircraft upgrades and power-ups, Randomly generated maps

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Gold Stars | $1.09 | one-time |
| F-35 | $1.49 | one-time |
| Rafale M1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| A-10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| B1 Lancer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Apache AH-64 | $2.99 | one-time |
| F-22 | $2.99 | one-time |
| F-117 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of stars | $5.49 | one-time |
| Chest of stars | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game with increasing difficulty
- 👍 No ads between matches
- 👍 No need to pay-to-win
- 👍 Easy to play and very addicting
- 👍 Tight controls and fun missions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Ads can be intrusive after dying
- 🐛 Enemy AI can be frustrating at times
- 🐛 Difficulty can be unbalanced at times
- 🐛 Lack of weapon loadout customization

**Reported bugs**

- Ammo 'dots' not showing up correctly
- Ability to exceed max weapon count
- End level text appearing twice
- Crashes on certain levels or missions

**Requested features**

- More free and diverse aircraft options
- Improved level design and visuals
- Ability to switch between munitions
- More campaign levels and challenges
- Expanded story mode and animations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Trouble 3 free?

Bubble Trouble 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Carpet Bombing 3 free?

Carpet Bombing 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Trouble 3 or Carpet Bombing 3?

Carpet Bombing 3 is rated higher. Bubble Trouble 3 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Carpet Bombing 3 averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Bubble Trouble 3 or Carpet Bombing 3 have ads?

Both Bubble Trouble 3 and Carpet Bombing 3 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Trouble 3 or Carpet Bombing 3?

Bubble Trouble 3 ships an update every 3 months, and Carpet Bombing 3 fortnightly. Most recently, Bubble Trouble 3 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Carpet Bombing 3 on November 8, 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.*