Comparison

Bubble Shooter HD vs Bubble Bust! HD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bubble Shooter HD

A classic bubble-popping game where you aim and shoot colored bubbles to create matches of three or more. Clear the board to score points and progress through levels. Offers a larger game board and a new game mode in its full version.

Highlights
  • Aim and shoot bubbles
  • Match 3 or more to clear
  • Score points for combinations
  • Larger game board (full version)
  • New 'Bubble Whirl' game mode (full version)
Features
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This is the must played bubble shooter, you move the arrow with your finger. Touch to release the bubble. Make combinations of 3 or more bubbles to make them dissapear and score points. The more bubbles you shoot at once the more points you get. What's the difference between the full and free version: * No Ads and larger game board. * New game mode named Bubble Whirl. * More Coins in Classic Mode. PLEASE NOTE: If you have problem with arcade mode, please backup this game with iTunes and delete it on iPad, then reinstall it.

About

Bubble Bust! HD

Engage in addictive arcade-style gameplay by clearing colorful marbles and busting key bubbles. This puzzle game offers stunning visuals, exciting power-ups, and challenging levels for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Tons of levels
  • High quality graphics
  • Exciting new bubbles and power ups
  • Realistic game physics
  • Global high scores
  • Colorblind mode
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Bubble Bust! has exceeded all our expectations and now over 25 MILLION people around the world are playing the game! Thank you all for your support! - "From the second I started playing, I couldn't put it down until I completed it. Literally. Bubble Bust! is a top-quality, highly-addictive puzzle game." -- App Unwrapper: 4.5/5 - "Bubble Bust just might be one of those addictive match three games that will surprise you... can be easily grasped within the first level or two, but ends up being very addictive. The game features a bright and enjoyable presentation package as well." -- 148Apps.com "POPPING GOOD" Some player reviews: - "WOW!!! I've seen a lot of games like this but this is by far the best one out there, stunning visuals and intense gameplay" - 5 star review - "I LOVE THIS GAME! I've played other bubble type games but this one is fantastic! I love the way everything moves, the graphics, the game itself! - 5 star review - "Premium Bubble Popping Game! 5 Star game without a doubt. This is more than just a bubble popping game. Beautifully made and controls are excellent." - 5 star review - "The best bubble burst type game out and I've played them all!" - 5 star review Bubble Bust! is an amazing bubble-shooter game featuring addictive gameplay and tons of exciting new bubbles and power ups never seen before! The game is easy to play - clear the marbles and bust the hidden key bubble - yet incredibly fun and challenging! FEATURES: * Tons of levels with serious bubble-popping fun * High quality graphics * Breathtaking visual effects * Lots of exciting new bubbles and power ups * Realistic game physics * Captivating arcade inspired music * 38 Awesome Achievements * Global high scores let you compete against players from around the world * Three star ranking system * Tracks today’s and personal records for each level * Accurate controls, with two ways to shoot * Excellent replay value * Colorblind mode * and much much more… HOW TO PLAY: Your goal is to clear the marbles and bust the hidden key bubble. Clear the marbles by making groups of the same color. Groups of three or more marbles of the same color will fall down. If the marbles cross the glowing line at the bottom of the screen, the game is over. CONTROLS: Simply tap a marble on the game board, or an empty spot close to it, to fire a marble towards that spot. To fine tune your shot, slide your finger left and right anywhere on the screen to first set the direction, then release your finger to launch the marble. This is the original arcade bubble shooter game which has inspired the creation of a whole new sub-genre of bubble shooters. Please support us by rating and reviewing the game. Game On! :) Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GameOnArcade Developed and published by GameOn https://www.gameonarcade.com

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bubble Bust! HD at 79% against Bubble Shooter HD's 13%. Bubble Bust! HD also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (236 vs 48). Bubble Shooter HD's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooter HD sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Bust! HD sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubble Bust! HD holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 236 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Bubble Shooter HD's written reviews are positive against 79% of Bubble Bust! HD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Shooter HD ships an update monthly, Bubble Bust! HD every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bubble Shooter HD versus Bubble Bust! HD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble Shooter HDBubble Bust! HD
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (48 ratings)4.6 (236 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews78.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings48236 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperREANIXGOES International AB

Customer experience

Bubble Shooter HD

All ratings48 ratings
Positive45.8%
Neutral18.8%
Negative35.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

Bubble Bust! HD

All ratings228 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

Bubble Shooter HD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bubble Bust! HD

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes when trying to advance to next level
  • Ads prevent gameplay and are difficult to close
  • Levels not loading properly on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free levels to play
  • Ability to restore purchases across devices
  • Additional gameplay modes or mechanics
  • Improved performance and stability

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bubble Shooter HD

One-time2
  • Unlock Puzzle and Classic mode$0.99
  • Arcade Mode Unlimited Coins$0.99
10 purchases

Bubble Bust! HD

One-time10
  • Pack of 10 Fireballs$0.99
  • Pack of 5 Bumpers$0.99
  • Pack of 15 Bumpers$1.99
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  • Pack of 30 Fireballs$1.99
  • Bust that Bubble! - Bubble Bust World 1$1.99
  • World 2 - Level Pack 2$1.99
  • World 3 - Level Pack 2$1.99
  • Shooting Stars - Bubble Bust World 2$2.99
  • Struck by Lightning - Bubble Bust World 3$2.99
  • MEGA Bubble Popper Pack$7.99

Questions

Is Bubble Shooter HD free?
Bubble Shooter HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Bust! HD free?
Bubble Bust! HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter HD or Bubble Bust! HD?
Bubble Bust! HD is rated higher. Bubble Shooter HD averages 3.3 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Bubble Bust! HD averages 4.6 from 236 ratings.
Do Bubble Shooter HD or Bubble Bust! HD have ads?
Both Bubble Shooter HD and Bubble Bust! HD show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter HD or Bubble Bust! HD?
Bubble Shooter HD ships an update monthly, and Bubble Bust! HD every 6 months. Most recently, Bubble Shooter HD was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bubble Bust! HD on November 6, 2026.

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