# Bubble Buster vs Bubble Shooter

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Buster | Bubble Shooter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-buster/id318267805/reviews) | **[4.6 (489K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-panda-pop/id700970012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **489K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.2% of reviews** | 60.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#143** |
| Size | 243 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [North Sky Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117513574) | [Jam City, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290671617) |

## 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 Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-panda-pop/id700970012)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #160 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XS coin pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Baby Panda Bundle 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| XS+ Sale Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 03 | $2.99 | one-time |
| S coin pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| M coin pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| M Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| L coin pack 30% sale | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sun Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| L coin pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*