# Bubble Explode vs BubbleShoota

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Explode at 4.6 against BubbleShoota's 4.0. Bubble Explode also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 46%) and ratings volume (19K vs 914). BubbleShoota's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Explode sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and BubbleShoota sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Explode holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Explode has 19K ratings behind it against 914, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Bubble Explode's written reviews are positive against 46% of BubbleShoota's.

Bubble Explode ships an update every 2 months, BubbleShoota every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Explode | BubbleShoota |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-explode-pop-puzzle/id376098160/reviews)** | [4.0 (914 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbleshoota-pop-bubbles/id1509912024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 914 |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 45.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/376098163) | [Artem Pashkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/853706693) |

## 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 (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium User 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium User 1 Week free trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium User 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| 1000 Pearls | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| 80 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bubble Explode Ad Free | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5 000 Pearls 30% OFF | $5.99 | one-time |
| Daily Offer x3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Pearls | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Pearls | $9.99 | 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


### BubbleShoota

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbleshoota-pop-bubbles/id1509912024)

Engage in a classic bubble-popping adventure with numerous exciting levels. Aim, match, and burst three or more bubbles to clear the screen and achieve high scores. Enjoy this simple yet fun game anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Aim and match bubbles, Group 3+ bubbles to burst, Clear all bubbles to win, High score system, Easy to play, Playable offline

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 3 Undo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- ⏱️ Relaxing and addictive
- 💰 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashing issues
- 🔍 Confusing or unclear game mechanics
- 🎨 Lack of color contrast for visually impaired users

**Reported bugs**

- Bubbles getting stuck or not popping
- Shooter aiming/firing not working as expected
- Game state not persisting after crashes

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and resume games
- Leaderboards and progress tracking
- Customization options for colors and themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Explode free?

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

### Is BubbleShoota free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Explode or BubbleShoota?

Bubble Explode is rated higher. Bubble Explode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while BubbleShoota averages 4.0 from 914 ratings.

### Do Bubble Explode or BubbleShoota have ads?

Both Bubble Explode and BubbleShoota show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Explode or BubbleShoota?

Bubble Explode ships an update every 2 months, and BubbleShoota every 10 days. Most recently, Bubble Explode was updated on October 14, 2026 and BubbleShoota on October 10, 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.*