# Bubble Wars vs Red Baron 1917

Bubble Wars and Red Baron 1917 both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Red Baron 1917's written reviews are positive against 47% of Bubble Wars's. Red Baron 1917 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 14.5). Bubble Wars's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Bubble Wars is free to download; Red Baron 1917 costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Bubble Wars against 4.5 for Red Baron 1917. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Wars has 623 ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Bubble Wars's written reviews are positive against 100% of Red Baron 1917's.

Bubble Wars ships an update every 5 weeks, Red Baron 1917 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Wars | Red Baron 1917 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (623 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-wars/id390832949/reviews) | **[4.5 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-baron-1917/id1469773031/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **623** | 70 |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 186 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | **12.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Modular Dreams Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/303477860) | [Red Sprite Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/493770851) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Wars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-wars/id390832949)

Engage in a strategic bubble-popping war where you aim and shoot to match three or more same-colored bubbles. Conquer challenging levels by bursting bubbles on a spinning ring, adapting your strategy in real-time to defeat the expanding bubble army.

**Highlights:** Spinning bubble ring mechanics, Attack and Defend game modes, Match 3+ same-colored bubbles to burst, High score tracking, Fast-paced arcade gameplay, Simple and accurate controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly addictive and fun
- 👍 Relaxing and distracting gameplay
- 💡 Unique 'inside-out' bubble shooting mechanic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🔁 Progress not saved when exiting the game
- 🎨 Difficulty distinguishing between similar colors
- 🔊 Loud audio with no volume controls

**Reported bugs**

- Bubbles disappearing or passing through other bubbles
- Game resetting to level 1 after phone calls or app exits
- Screen going black or app crashing on certain devices
- Controls becoming unresponsive or inaccurate

**Requested features**

- Add level saving and progress tracking
- Provide color-blind accessibility options
- Implement an ad-free paid version
- Allow customization of background and visuals


### Red Baron 1917

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-baron-1917/id1469773031)

Experience World War One aerial combat as the legendary Red Baron. Battle through waves of enemy aircraft with retro arcade graphics and immersive sound. Playable across multiple Apple devices, including Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** World War One aerial combat, Battle enemy planes, Retro arcade graphics, Cool music and sound effects, Playable on Apple Watch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Wars free?

Bubble Wars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Red Baron 1917 free?

Red Baron 1917 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Wars or Red Baron 1917?

Red Baron 1917 is rated higher. Bubble Wars averages 4.4 out of 5 from 623 ratings, while Red Baron 1917 averages 4.5 from 70 ratings.

### Do Bubble Wars or Red Baron 1917 have ads?

Bubble Wars shows ads; Red Baron 1917 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Wars or Red Baron 1917?

Bubble Wars ships an update every 5 weeks, and Red Baron 1917 every 6 months. Most recently, Bubble Wars was updated on October 23, 2026 and Red Baron 1917 on October 29, 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.*