# Bubble Explode vs Bubble Shooter Jelly

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bubble Explode at 19K against Bubble Shooter Jelly's 53. Bubble Explode also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 65%). Bubble Shooter Jelly's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Explode sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Bubble Shooter Jelly sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bubble Explode against 4.6 for Bubble Shooter Jelly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Explode has 19K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Bubble Explode's written reviews are positive against 65% of Bubble Shooter Jelly's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Explode | Bubble Shooter Jelly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-explode-pop-puzzle/id376098160/reviews) | **[4.6 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-jelly/id1478371589/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 53 |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 65.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/376098163) | [元忠 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473101620) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Explode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-explode-pop-puzzle/id376098160)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium User 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium User 1 Week free trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1000 Pearls | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bubble Explode Ad Free | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Offer x3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Pearls | $5.99 | one-time |
| 25 000 Pearls | $19.99 | one-time |
| 150 000 Pearls | $99.99 | one-time |
| 1 Million Pearls | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Bubble Shooter Jelly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-jelly/id1478371589)

An addictive classic match-3 bubble shooter game with over 650 puzzles. Aim, shoot, and pop bubbles to rescue trapped baby bears. Offers offline play and bonus levels with strategic use of limited bubbles and special items.

**Highlights:** 650+ well-designed bubble pop levels, Play offline without WIFI, Use limited bubbles for bonus levels, Various bubble items for higher scores, Great visual effects, Regular updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2 hour Unlimited Lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| 600 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $30.99 | one-time |
| Legend Pack | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Explode free?

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

### Is Bubble Shooter Jelly free?

Bubble Shooter Jelly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Explode or Bubble Shooter Jelly?

Bubble Shooter Jelly is rated higher. Bubble Explode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Bubble Shooter Jelly averages 4.6 from 53 ratings.

### Do Bubble Explode or Bubble Shooter Jelly have ads?

Both Bubble Explode and Bubble Shooter Jelly show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Explode or Bubble Shooter Jelly?

Bubble Explode ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Shooter Jelly every 2 months. Most recently, Bubble Explode was updated on November 5, 2026 and Bubble Shooter Jelly on November 3, 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.*