# Bubble Buster vs Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game at 4.7 against Bubble Buster's 3.9. Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (83K vs 52). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Buster sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game has 83K 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 Origin! Puzzle Game's.

Bubble Buster ships an update every 6 weeks, Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Buster | Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-buster/id318267805/reviews) | **[4.7 (83K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-origin-puzzle-game/id1487907763/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **83K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | **64.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#34** |
| Size | 243 MB | 643 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) | [Puzzle1Studio,inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472086485) |

## 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 (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Micro Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Timed Offer | $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 |
| Large Special Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coin Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Special Pack | $79.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Huge Special Pack | $99.99 | 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 Origin! Puzzle Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-origin-puzzle-game/id1487907763)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Board, #152 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in an addictive bubble-popping adventure with thousands of unique levels and daily challenges. Utilize powerful boosters to clear the screen, earn stars, and progress through increasingly difficult puzzles. Enjoy a visually stunning and strategic gameplay experience, playable offline.

**Highlights:** Thousands of unique levels, Powerful boosters and power-ups, Offline play supported, Daily challenges and rewards, Ad-free experience, Stunning visuals and animations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Don't Give Up! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bubble Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pop Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mighty Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🧠 Challenging and mentally stimulating
- 🕰️ Relaxing and therapeutic
- 💰 Free to play with optional paid features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤑 Aggressive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🎮 Difficulty becomes unfairly challenging

**Reported bugs**

- Shooting mechanics not registering properly
- Bonus rewards not always working as expected
- Levels freezing and requiring app restart

**Requested features**

- Ability to replay previous levels
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- More balanced difficulty progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Buster free?

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

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

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

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

Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game is rated higher. Bubble Buster averages 3.9 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game averages 4.7 from 83K ratings.

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

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

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

Bubble Buster ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game weekly. Most recently, Bubble Buster was updated on October 27, 2026 and Bubble Pop Origin! Puzzle Game on October 29, 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.*