# Bubble Buster vs Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend at 4.6 against Bubble Buster's 3.9. Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (239K vs 52). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Buster sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend has 239K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Bubble Buster's written reviews are positive against 64% of Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend's.

Bubble Buster ships an update every 6 weeks, Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Buster | Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-buster/id318267805/reviews) | **[4.6 (239K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-puzzle-game-legend/id1444990764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **239K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | **64.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#18** |
| Size | 243 MB | 620 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | [North Sky Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117513574) | [BitMango, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465882936) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Buster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-buster/id318267805)

Engage in addictive bubble-popping gameplay across hundreds of levels. Blast through obstacles, catch fish, and create powerful combo bubbles to achieve high scores and challenge friends. Enjoy vibrant graphics and a fun, yet challenging, experience.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of fun-filled levels, Combo bubbles (Explosive, Shark, Rainbow), Catch fish and blast obstacles, Beat friends' high scores, Eye-popping graphics, Addictive bubble popping action

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Micro Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Special Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Timed Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Special Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coin Pack | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to understand
- 💎 Challenging levels keep players engaged
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤯 Frustrating difficulty spikes in later levels
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Bubbles not registering taps correctly
- Game freezing after watching ads
- Scores and progress not syncing across devices

**Requested features**

- More level variety and progression
- Undo/restart option for mistakes
- Colorblind accessibility options
- Cloud save functionality


### Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-puzzle-game-legend/id1444990764)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Board, #89 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #147 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

This puzzle game offers over 10,000 levels of bubble-popping fun without forced interruptions. Enjoy a relaxing, offline experience with satisfying power-ups and daily rewards. Sharpen your mind and escape the everyday with endless challenges.

**Highlights:** Over 10,000 levels, Offline play, No forced ads, Satisfying power-ups, Daily rewards and bonuses, Relaxing gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Don't Give Up! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pop Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Sale | $6.99 | one-time |
| Great Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging levels that require strategy
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🕹️ Simple and easy to pick up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🤔 Confusing color schemes that are hard to distinguish
- 🔒 Paid features that should be free
- 🤯 Levels become impossible without paying or watching ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Ads that freeze the game and prevent progress
- Inconsistent coin/booster rewards
- Levels that are mathematically impossible to complete

**Requested features**

- Colorblind mode
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- More control over power-ups and boosters
- Ability to replay past levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Buster free?

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

### Is Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend free?

Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Buster or Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend?

Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend is rated higher. Bubble Buster averages 3.9 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend averages 4.6 from 239K ratings.

### Do Bubble Buster or Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend have ads?

Both Bubble Buster and Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Buster or Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend?

Bubble Buster ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend every 5 days. Most recently, Bubble Buster was updated on November 10, 2026 and Bubble Pop! Puzzle Game Legend on November 12, 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.*