# Bubblez vs Buggle 2

The clearest difference is update cadence: Buggle 2 at every 5 weeks against Bubblez's every 4 months. Buggle 2 also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 42%) and ratings volume (610 vs 95). Bubblez's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubblez sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Buggle 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Buggle 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buggle 2 has 610 ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Bubblez's written reviews are positive against 53% of Buggle 2's.

Bubblez ships an update every 4 months, Buggle 2 every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubblez | Buggle 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubblez-magic-bubble-quest/id354691165/reviews) | **[4.5 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buggle-2-bubble-shooter/id1052664288/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 95 | **610** |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | **52.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Absolutist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/354691168) | [NSTAGE Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531424869) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubblez

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubblez-magic-bubble-quest/id354691165)

Engage in classic bubble shooter gameplay with multiple modes and challenging levels. Solve puzzles, aim for high scores, and overcome unique bubble types in this offline casual game.

**Highlights:** Classic bubble shooter gameplay, Multiple game modes (Classic, Sniper, Blitz, Arcade), Challenging magic bubble types, Offline play, 200+ arcade levels, Leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boss Shot Power-up | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| +5 Moves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Plus 10 turns and 3 power-ups | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Bombs | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 power-ups "+10 Moves" | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Fire Balls | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8 power-ups "Aim upgrade" | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7 Multicolored balls | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Lives | $1.49 | one-time |
| Full version without Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 Lives | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Classic bubble shooter gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun to play
- 🎨 Stylish and visually appealing
- 🕰️ Great time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔀 Inconsistent and erratic gameplay
- 🔍 Difficulty curve too steep
- 🔊 Annoying music and ads
- 📵 Crashes and resets on interruptions

**Reported bugs**

- Bubbles not shooting where aimed
- Game freezing and crashing on startup
- Loss of progress and high scores
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Save progress and high scores
- Customizable controls and settings
- Improved difficulty balancing
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to disable music/sound


### Buggle 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buggle-2-bubble-shooter/id1052664288)

Embark on a bubble-shooting adventure to rescue stolen honey from an evil Queen Bee. Pop colorful bubbles, collect rewards, and team up with cute friends to overcome challenges and defeat enemies. Enjoy endless levels and offline play in this engaging puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of bubble shooting levels, Collect bubbles for rewards, Team up with cute Buggle friends, Use powerful items to defeat insects, Play offline anytime, anywhere, Facebook sign-in for bonus gifts

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Honeys | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Honeys | $4.99 | one-time |
| Honey Jar | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60 Honeys Package Sale Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 110 Honeys | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120 Honeys Package Sale Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| 170 Honeys | $14.99 | one-time |
| 235 Honeys | $19.99 | one-time |
| 250 Honeys Package Sale Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 💎 Great graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow progress and lack of new levels
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases required

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or resets progress after updates
- Inability to log in or connect to Facebook
- Inconsistent performance on different devices

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates with new levels
- Option to disable ads or pay to remove them
- Ability to sync progress across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubblez free?

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

### Is Buggle 2 free?

Buggle 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubblez or Buggle 2?

Buggle 2 is rated higher. Bubblez averages 4.3 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Buggle 2 averages 4.5 from 610 ratings.

### Do Bubblez or Buggle 2 have ads?

Both Bubblez and Buggle 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubblez or Buggle 2?

Bubblez ships an update every 4 months, and Buggle 2 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Bubblez was updated on October 22, 2026 and Buggle 2 on October 22, 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.*