# Bubble Wars vs Soccer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Soccer at weekly against Bubble Wars's every 5 weeks. Soccer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Bubble Wars's advantage is ratings volume (623 vs 29). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Soccer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Wars has 623 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Bubble Wars's written reviews are positive against 50% of Soccer's.

Bubble Wars ships an update every 5 weeks, Soccer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Wars | Soccer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (623 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-wars/id390832949/reviews) | **[4.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soccer-goal-keeper-cup/id6444305301/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **623** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 186 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 15.3 |
| 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) | [Gosiha Pte. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452132143) |

## 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


### Soccer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soccer-goal-keeper-cup/id6444305301)

Test your reflexes as a goalkeeper in this football challenge. Save shots, unlock new gear, and master various kicking techniques. Play through different game modes like passing, dribbling, and free kicks.

**Highlights:** Goalkeeper saving challenges, Passing, dribbling, and freekick modes, Unlockable heroes and equipment, Multiple play fields and teams, Playable on phone, tablet, and 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 Soccer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Wars or Soccer?

Soccer is rated higher. Bubble Wars averages 4.4 out of 5 from 623 ratings, while Soccer averages 4.7 from 29 ratings.

### Do Bubble Wars or Soccer have ads?

Both Bubble Wars and Soccer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Wars or Soccer?

Bubble Wars ships an update every 5 weeks, and Soccer weekly. Most recently, Bubble Wars was updated on November 1, 2026 and Soccer 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.*