# iShoot Lite vs Bubble Ball

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iShoot Lite at none against Bubble Ball's 1. iShoot Lite also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (125K vs 160). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Ball sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iShoot Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for iShoot Lite against 3.9 for Bubble Ball. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iShoot Lite has 125K ratings behind it against 160, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of iShoot Lite's written reviews are positive against 59% of Bubble Ball's.

iShoot Lite ships an update every 2 weeks, Bubble Ball every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iShoot Lite | Bubble Ball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (125K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishoot-lite/id301050621/reviews) | **[3.9 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-ball/id412089940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125K** | 160 |
| Positive reviews | **80.7% of reviews** | 58.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **2.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ethan Nicholas](https://appshunter.io/developer/293798657) | [Nay Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412089943) |

## What reviewers say

### iShoot Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishoot-lite/id301050621)

Engage in classic artillery battles against friends or AI in a destructible, randomly generated environment. Customize your tank and choose from six weapons to be the last one standing.

**Highlights:** Destructible randomly-generated landscapes, Six different weapons, Customizable tanks, Up to three computer opponents, Hot seat multiplayer for up to four players

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bubble Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-ball/id412089940)

A physics puzzle game where you use creative solutions with various pieces and powerups to guide a bubble to its goal. Test your ingenuity and logical thinking skills with over 150 levels, including user-created content.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzles, Level editor, Community levels, Wood and metal pieces, Powerups (speed boost, reverse gravity), 156 levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎉 Amazing that it was created by a 14-year-old
- 💡 Challenging and thought-provoking puzzles
- 🚀 Simple but polished gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent controls and difficulty grabbing pieces
- 🔧 Buggy physics and glitches on some levels
- 🕰️ Levels can be completed too quickly
- 🔍 Lack of variety in level design

**Reported bugs**

- Congratulations screen appearing after completing single levels
- Pieces getting stuck or behaving unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More levels and level packs
- Improved controls and responsiveness
- Customization options (ball color, backgrounds, etc.)
- Difficulty settings or progressive challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iShoot Lite free?

iShoot Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bubble Ball free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iShoot Lite or Bubble Ball?

Bubble Ball is rated higher. iShoot Lite averages 3.8 out of 5 from 125K ratings, while Bubble Ball averages 3.9 from 160 ratings.

### Do iShoot Lite or Bubble Ball have ads?

Neither iShoot Lite nor Bubble Ball shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iShoot Lite or Bubble Ball?

iShoot Lite ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bubble Ball every 2 months. Most recently, iShoot Lite was updated on October 15, 2026 and Bubble Ball on October 7, 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.*