# Bubblez vs Bubble Shoot Magic

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Shoot Magic at 4.7 against Bubblez's 4.1. Bubble Shoot Magic also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 53%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 45). Bubblez's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubblez sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Shoot Magic sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Shoot Magic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shoot Magic has 1.5K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Bubblez's written reviews are positive against 93% of Bubble Shoot Magic's.

Bubblez ships an update every 3 months, Bubble Shoot Magic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubblez | Bubble Shoot Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubblez-magic-bubble-quest-hd/id379606046/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shoot-magic/id1140629728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | **93.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Absolutist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/354691168) | [MadOverGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140588777) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubblez

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubblez-magic-bubble-quest-hd/id379606046)

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, Offline play, Multiple game modes (Classic, Sniper, Blitz, Adventure, Arcade), Challenging magic bubble types, 200+ Arcade levels, Leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boss Shot Power-up | $0.99 | one-time |
| +5 Moves | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Fire Balls | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Bombs | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 power-ups "+10 Moves" | $0.99 | one-time |
| Plus 10 turns and 3 Power-ups | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Lives Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Bonus: Premium | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Lives | $1.49 | one-time |
| Full version without Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| Combo Offer 3 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Good time waster
- 👍 Relaxing game
- 👍 Great graphics and animation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Frequent crashes
- 👎 Annoying ads
- 👎 Unbalanced difficulty
- 👎 Poor visual updates
- 👎 Game mechanics changed negatively

**Reported bugs**

- Game blacks out/freezes
- App crashes on startup
- Bubbles move erratically
- High score issues
- Purchases not applied

**Requested features**

- Restore original bubble appearance
- Bring back old version features
- More info on expectations/results
- Option to disable ads
- Ability to save high scores locally


### Bubble Shoot Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shoot-magic/id1140629728)

Embark on a magical adventure to rescue captured witchy friends by popping colorful bubbles. Travel through enchanted lands, defeat monsters, and utilize special boosters to overcome challenging levels. Enjoy daily rewards and compete with friends in this engaging puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Match 3 bubbles to pop, Rescue witchy friends, Defeat boss monsters, Explore new worlds, Unlock game boosters, Daily quests and rewards

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Up | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level Up | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| Larger Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Largest Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Enjoyable
- 👍 Addictive
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Impossible to win certain levels
- 🐛 Freezes and crashes
- 💰 Not enough ways to earn coins
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Levels freezing and unable to progress
- Incompatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and updates
- Better rewards and help for difficult levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubblez free?

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

### Is Bubble Shoot Magic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubblez or Bubble Shoot Magic?

Bubble Shoot Magic is rated higher. Bubblez averages 4.1 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Bubble Shoot Magic averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Bubblez or Bubble Shoot Magic have ads?

Both Bubblez and Bubble Shoot Magic show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubblez or Bubble Shoot Magic?

Bubblez ships an update every 3 months, and Bubble Shoot Magic every 2 months. Most recently, Bubblez was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bubble Shoot Magic on October 15, 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.*