Comparison

Bobble Shooter vs Bubble Bust!

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

Head to head
About

Bobble Shooter

Match three or more bubbles to clear them from the screen and earn points. Achieve higher scores by clearing more bubbles in a single shot. Enjoy classic arcade-style bubble popping gameplay.

Highlights
  • Match 3+ bubbles
  • Score points
  • Clear bubbles
  • Arcade gameplay
  • High score challenges
Features
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This is the must played bubble shooter. 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.

About

Bubble Bust!

Engage in addictive arcade-style bubble-popping action with millions worldwide. Aim, shoot, and match colors to clear the board, bust special bubbles, and achieve high scores across numerous challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Tons of levels
  • High quality graphics
  • Exciting new bubbles and power ups
  • Realistic game physics
  • Global high scores
  • Colorblind mode
Features
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Over 25 million people around the world are playing this original arcade bubble shooter! - "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

Screenshots

Bobble Shooter4 screens
Bubble Bust!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bobble Shooter at Free against Bubble Bust!'s $0.99. Bobble Shooter also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). Bubble Bust!'s advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 50%) and rating (4.7 vs 3.6). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Bobble Shooter is free to download; Bubble Bust! costs $0.99 up front. Bobble Shooter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Bust! 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! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Bust! has 1K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Bobble Shooter's written reviews are positive against 94% of Bubble Bust!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bobble Shooter ships an update every 3 months, Bubble Bust! every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Bobble Shooter versus Bubble Bust!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBobble ShooterBubble Bust!
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.6 (56 ratings)4.7 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.5% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings561K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperREANIX ENTERTAINMENT LIMITEDGOES International AB

Customer experience

Bobble Shooter

All ratings56 ratings
Positive66.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews400 reviews
Positive49.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative38.0%

Bubble Bust!

All ratings1,029 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews994 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.8%

User reviews

Bobble Shooter

From 56 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Addictive gameplay
  • 💡 Variety of game modes
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
  • 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔄 Restarting from level 1 upon failure
  • 🔍 Difficulty distinguishing between colors
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
  • 🕹️ Inconsistent and inaccurate aiming

Bubble Bust!

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced and addictive
  • 👍 Challenging yet fun gameplay
  • 💎 Excellent graphics and visuals
  • 🎨 Colorful and vibrant bubbles
  • ⏱️ Great time-killer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
  • 🔒 Difficulty unlocking new levels
  • 💰 Paid content required for full experience
  • 🕹️ Inconsistent ball aiming controls

Bugs and requests

Bobble Shooter

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Bubbles disappearing or getting stuck
  • Game freezing during level transitions
  • Inconsistent behavior when swiping to aim

Requested features

4 requests
  • Save progress and resume from last level
  • Option to disable ads or pay to remove them
  • Improved color contrast for better visibility
  • Checkpoint system to avoid starting over

Bubble Bust!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not recording high scores
  • Bubble patterns changing unexpectedly
  • Crashes after iOS updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and worlds
  • Continuous/endless mode
  • Achievements and leaderboards
  • Ability to replay completed levels

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bobble Shooter

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

Bubble Bust!

One-time10
  • Shooting Stars - Bubble Bust World 2$0.99
  • Pack of 500 Tokens$0.99
  • Pack of 10 Fireballs$0.99
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  • Pack of 5 Bumpers$0.99
  • World 2 - Level Pack 2$0.99
  • World 3 - Level Pack 2$0.99
  • Struck by Lightning - Bubble Bust World 3$1.99
  • Pack of 30 Fireballs$1.99
  • Pack of 15 Bumpers$1.99
  • MEGA Bubble Popper Pack$7.99

Questions

Is Bobble Shooter free?
Bobble Shooter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Bust! free?
Bubble Bust! costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bobble Shooter or Bubble Bust!?
Bubble Bust! is rated higher. Bobble Shooter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Bubble Bust! averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.
Do Bobble Shooter or Bubble Bust! have ads?
Bobble Shooter shows ads; Bubble Bust! does not.
Which is updated more often, Bobble Shooter or Bubble Bust!?
Bobble Shooter ships an update every 3 months, and Bubble Bust! every 7 months. Most recently, Bobble Shooter was updated on October 22, 2026 and Bubble Bust! on October 26, 2026.

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