# Glow Burst vs Bubble Shoot Pet

The clearest difference is price: Bubble Shoot Pet at Free against Glow Burst's $0.99. Bubble Shoot Pet also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). Glow Burst's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Bubble Shoot Pet is free to download; Glow Burst costs $0.99 up front. Bubble Shoot Pet sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Glow Burst asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bubble Shoot Pet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shoot Pet has 932 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Glow Burst's written reviews are positive against 63% of Bubble Shoot Pet's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Glow Burst ships an update every 11 months, Bubble Shoot Pet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glow Burst | Bubble Shoot Pet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-burst/id364904099/reviews) | **[4.5 (932 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shoot-pet/id964738592/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **932** |
| Positive reviews | **90.4% of reviews** | 63.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 18 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) | [DROIDHEN LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/550081854) |

## What reviewers say

### Glow Burst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-burst/id364904099)

Test your reflexes and number recognition skills in this fast-paced game. Tap or swipe through glowing numbers from least to greatest to earn points and bonus time. With multiple difficulty levels and engaging graphics, it offers a fun challenge for all ages.

**Highlights:** Tap or swipe glowing numbers, Least to greatest number sequence, Multiple difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard), Game Center multiplayer, leaderboards, achievements, Swipe multiple Glow Pads for bonus points, Introductory 123 mode for learning, Retina resolution graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bubble Shoot Pet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shoot-pet/id964738592)

Engage in a delightful bubble shooting adventure with hundreds of challenging levels. Experience fantastic graphics and a smooth shooting mechanic, enhanced by over 10 unique item bubbles for an unparalleled gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of levels, Fantastic graphics, Fluent shooting experience, Over 10 item bubbles, Cute pet theme

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 099 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystals $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystals $1.99 EXTRA | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Festival Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystals $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystals $4.99 EXTRA | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystals $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystals $9.99 EXTRA | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Fun and relaxing game
- 🎨 Cute graphics
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🛑 Too many ads
- 🔒 Progression blocked behind paywall
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🎯 Inconsistent aiming

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing after completing levels
- Locked levels not unlocking properly
- Lucky spin feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to save progress across devices
- Option to disable ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glow Burst free?

Glow Burst costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bubble Shoot Pet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Glow Burst or Bubble Shoot Pet?

Bubble Shoot Pet is rated higher. Glow Burst averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Bubble Shoot Pet averages 4.5 from 932 ratings.

### Do Glow Burst or Bubble Shoot Pet have ads?

Bubble Shoot Pet shows ads; Glow Burst does not.

### Which is updated more often, Glow Burst or Bubble Shoot Pet?

Glow Burst ships an update every 11 months, and Bubble Shoot Pet every 2 months. Most recently, Glow Burst was updated on October 21, 2026 and Bubble Shoot Pet on October 24, 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.*