Comparison

Bubble Buster vs Bubble Explode

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bubble Buster

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
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Warning: Insanely Addictive! Blast bubbles to explode through algae, catch fish, and more throughout hundreds of fun-filled levels! Burst big groups of bubbles to create crazy combo bubbles and beat your friends’ high scores! Sound easy? Give it a try! COMBO BUBBLES: Explosive Bubble – Detonate nearby obstacles with ease Shark Bubble – Pop long rows and columns of bubbles and debris Rainbow Bubble – Make fast progress by zapping all of one color __________________________________________ Customer Reviews: "Help! I can't stop playing this game!" "I really love this game. It is quite a challenge to score big points." __________________________________________ Awesome Features: - Addictive bubble popping action - Eye popping graphics - Fun and easy to play, but challenging to master - Universal. Designed for iPhone and iPad - Absolutely positively FREE! __________________________________________ Follow us online for news and sneak previews: - Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NorthSkyGames

About

Bubble Explode

Engage in a captivating bubble-popping puzzle experience with chain reactions and satisfying animations. Explore numerous game modes, unlock new skins, and compete globally. Save your progress and customize your gameplay speed.

Highlights
  • Chain reaction bubble explosions
  • Multiple game modes
  • Unlockable skins
  • Global online scoreboards
  • Adjustable animation speed
  • Undo moves
Features
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Bubble Explode has been Top 1 free app in UK, Canada, Netherlands, Russia and has been in Top 5 free apps in USA, Australia, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and many other countries! Take your Bubble Exploding / Popping / Breaking experience to the next level with nice animations, bonuses, global online scoreboards, original game modes and much more! Features: - NEW: 4 skins: Classic, Pumpkins, Jewels and Monochrome - Chain reaction bubble Explosions - Slick animations - 15 game modes: Classic, Chill Out, Bubble Invasion, Bubble Shootix, Critical Mass, Turn By Turn, Gravity, Swapper and Power of Two etc. - Bonuses for exploding bubble groups of nice shapes: squares, lines, corners, etc… - Global online scoreboards - Accelerometer based bubbles lighting - Undo up to 10 moves back - 5 animation speed settings : Slow Motion, Normal, Fast, Turbo, and Animations Off - Saves game on exit or a phone call REVIEWS BY OUR USERS: "OMG this game is highly addictive! I keep telling myself in my head to stop playing after a long time on the game, but my finger keeps finding more bubbles to pop! It was so hard to peel myself away from it to write this review!" - by Horrible Apps "SO ADDICTING!!!!! So Much fun is a Must Have Game. PS Cats ROCK. meow" - by Ephesians "It is so sweettttttt!!!!!! I love it" - by Em3740 "This game is super addicting!!! Long live Bubble Explode!!!" - by The AC Method Note: The Free version may be subject to limitations and the limitations are subject to change. Our standard subscription options are: 1-month Subscription 3-months Subscription 1 Year Subscription * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Privacy Policy: https://www.spookyhousestudios.com/legal/spooky_house_privacy_policy.html Terms of use: https://www.spookyhousestudios.com/legal/spooky_house_subscriptions_terms_of_use.html

Screenshots

Bubble Buster4 screens
Bubble Explode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Explode at 4.6 against Bubble Buster's 3.9. Bubble Explode also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 52) and review sentiment (79% vs 62%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bubble Buster sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Explode sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubble Explode holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Explode has 19K 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 79% of Bubble Explode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Buster ships an update every 6 weeks, Bubble Explode every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bubble Buster versus Bubble Explode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble BusterBubble Explode
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (52 ratings)4.6 (19K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.2% of reviews78.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5219K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB243 MB
Age rating+1212+
DeveloperNorth Sky GamesSpooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)

Customer experience

Bubble Buster

All ratings52 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral9.6%
Negative21.2%
Written reviews341 reviews
Positive62.2%
Neutral18.8%
Negative19.1%

Bubble Explode

All ratings18,620 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral5.8%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews572 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative15.0%

User reviews

Bubble Buster

From 52 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bubble Explode

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and relaxing games
  • 🧠 Challenging and engaging
  • 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
  • 🎶 Enjoyable music and sounds
  • 💰 Generous with free pearls/coins

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔄 Forced ads and in-app purchases
  • 🤔 Confusing or unfair game mechanics
  • 🕰️ Slow or unresponsive gameplay
  • 🔍 Cluttered and distracting UI

Bugs and requests

Bubble Buster

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Bubble Explode

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Wildcard/power-up reloading issues
  • Incorrect or missing achievements
  • Uneven difficulty spikes in some games
  • Touchscreen calibration problems
  • Forced bonus levels disrupting gameplay

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free game modes and content
  • Ability to disable ads and suggestions
  • Improved scoring and progression systems
  • Better syncing across devices
  • More customization options

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Bubble Buster

One-time15
  • Micro Coin Pack$0.99
  • Tiny Coin Pack$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
Show 12 more
  • Small Timed Offer$1.99
  • Small Coin Pack$7.99
  • Small Special Pack$9.99
  • Large Timed Offer$9.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$14.99
  • Medium Special Pack$19.99
  • Large Coin Pack$29.99
  • Large Special Pack$39.99
  • Huge Coin Pack$54.99
  • Jumbo Special Pack$79.99
  • Jumbo Coin Pack$99.99
  • Huge Special Pack$99.99
15 purchases

Bubble Explode

Subscriptions3
  • Premium User 1 Month$5.991 Month
  • Premium User 1 Week free trial3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium User 1 Year$49.991 Year
One-time12
  • 1000 Pearls$1.99
  • 30 Gems$1.99
  • Daily offer$3.99
Show 9 more
  • 80 Gems$3.99
  • Bubble Explode Ad Free$4.99
  • 5 000 Pearls 30% OFF$5.99
  • Daily Offer x3$5.99
  • 5000 Pearls$5.99
  • 10000 Pearls$9.99
  • 25 000 Pearls$19.99
  • 150 000 Pearls$99.99
  • 1 Million Pearls$499.99

Questions

Is Bubble Buster free?
Bubble Buster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Explode free?
Bubble Explode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Buster or Bubble Explode?
Bubble Explode is rated higher. Bubble Buster averages 3.9 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Bubble Explode averages 4.6 from 19K ratings.
Do Bubble Buster or Bubble Explode have ads?
Both Bubble Buster and Bubble Explode show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Buster or Bubble Explode?
Bubble Buster ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bubble Explode every 2 months. Most recently, Bubble Buster was updated on October 13, 2026 and Bubble Explode on October 14, 2026.

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