Comparison

Bubble Buster vs Bubble Shooter

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 Shooter

Blast colorful bubbles to rescue adorable baby pandas trapped by an evil baboon. Solve over 4000 challenging puzzles using power-ups and elemental boosts. Connect with friends for special rewards and events.

Highlights
  • Over 4000 challenging levels
  • Rescue baby pandas
  • Use elemental power-ups
  • Match 3 bubbles for supercharged matches
  • Connect with friends on Facebook
  • Cross-platform play
Features
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The best bubble shooter game! Blast bubbles, save baby pandas! Play now for free! Plan your every pop to rescue cute baby pandas! An evil baboon has kidnapped & trapped precious panda pups in the jungle. Blast, match, and pop bubbles to help beat him & return the cubs to their worried mother! Work your way through increasingly challenging puzzles and employ the power of the elements to help you in your Panda Pop quest. Use epic bubble shooter power ups to free the pups… combine them for even greater effect! FEATURES: 4000+ levels with uniquely challenging obstacles Check back often for new events and free rewards Use power ups to make smart moves Match 3 bubbles & fill lanterns to create supercharged matches PLUS: This game is social! Connect to Facebook & play Panda Pop with friends! Enjoy special rewards & events all the time! Connect seamlessly across multiple devices and platforms! Get poppin' on your iPhone or iPad today... LIKE: On Facebook to get the latest news and rewards! FOLLOW: @playpandapop SUPPORT: https://jamcity.helpshift.com/a/panda-pop/ Please Note! While Panda Pop is free to play and enjoy, some in-game items and functions can be purchased for real money. If you don't want this option enabled, please disable in-app purchases. www.sgn.com/privacy DEVELOPER INFO: Jam City is the leading developer in truly cross-platform social gaming! Chart-topping hits include Cookie Jam, Sugar Smash: Book of Life, Juice Jam, Genies & Gems, and so many more! Check out our other free match 3 puzzle games! You'll love to swap, match, and crunch through ever expanding levels and events. Check back often to see all the new candy, cake, and sweet treats that we've added! You'll love to crush through each sweet puzzle. Begin your adventure on one of our free match three puzzle games today! PANDA POP, the PANDA POP logo, the Baby Panda Design, the PANDA POP characters, and related indicia are registered and/or unregistered trademarks and copyrights of Jam City, Inc. and may not be used without permission. © 2022, Jam City Inc. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

Bubble Buster4 screens
Bubble Shooter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Shooter at 4.6 against Bubble Buster's 3.9. Bubble Shooter also leads on ratings volume (489K vs 52) and chart position (#143 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, 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 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Shooter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubble Shooter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 489K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Bubble Buster's written reviews are positive against 60% of Bubble Shooter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Buster ships an update every 6 weeks, Bubble Shooter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Bubble Buster versus Bubble Shooter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble BusterBubble Shooter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (52 ratings)4.6 (489K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.2% of reviews — better60.1% of reviews
Number of ratings52489K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#143 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB263 MB
Age rating+124+
DeveloperNorth Sky GamesJam City, Inc.

Customer experience

Bubble Buster

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

Bubble Shooter

All ratings489,326 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews971 reviews
Positive60.1%
Neutral11.5%
Negative28.3%

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 Shooter

From 489K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🐼 Cute and fun game
  • 👍 Easy to play
  • 🎨 Visually appealing
  • 🕰️ Relaxing experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🤑 Aggressive monetization tactics
  • 🕰️ Slow progress without spending money
  • 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🔍 Inconsistent scoring and difficulty

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 Shooter

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Bubbles not registering correctly
  • Game freezing and losing progress
  • Purchased items and boosters disappearing
  • Inconsistent ad rewards

Requested features

4 requests
  • Skip button for frustrating levels
  • More reward options for free players
  • Improved customer support responsiveness
  • Better balance between free and paid content

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bubble Buster

One-time10
  • Micro Coin Pack$0.99
  • Tiny Coin Pack$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • 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
  • Huge Coin Pack$54.99
10 purchases

Bubble Shooter

One-time10
  • XS coin pack$0.99
  • Baby Panda Bundle 1$1.99
  • XS+ Sale Pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Piggy Bank 03$2.99
  • S coin pack$2.99
  • M coin pack$4.99
  • M Coin Pack$4.99
  • L coin pack 30% sale$6.99
  • Sun Bundle$6.99
  • L coin pack$9.99

Questions

Is Bubble Buster free?
Bubble Buster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Shooter free?
Bubble Shooter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Buster or Bubble Shooter?
Bubble Shooter is rated higher. Bubble Buster averages 3.9 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Bubble Shooter averages 4.6 from 489K ratings.
Do Bubble Buster or Bubble Shooter have ads?
Both Bubble Buster and Bubble Shooter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Buster or Bubble Shooter?
Bubble Buster ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bubble Shooter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Buster was updated on November 10, 2026 and Bubble Shooter on November 11, 2026.

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