# Bobble Shooter vs Lost Bubble

The clearest difference is rating: Lost Bubble at 4.4 against Bobble Shooter's 3.6. Lost Bubble also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (79% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Lost Bubble holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lost Bubble has 2.3K 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 79% of Lost Bubble's.

Bobble Shooter ships an update every 3 months, Lost Bubble every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bobble Shooter | Lost Bubble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobble-shooter/id399129662/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-bubble-pop-bubbles/id576442111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | **79.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#175** |
| Size | 91 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [REANIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/605773666) | [Peak Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/476160947) |

## What reviewers say

### Bobble Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobble-shooter/id399129662)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited  Coins of Arcade Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full levels of Puzzle and Classic mode | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Lost Bubble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-bubble-pop-bubbles/id576442111)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

Embark on an exciting bubble-popping adventure to defeat dark forces and save the world. Strategically pop bubbles to clear levels, but be mindful of limited moves and avoid Pandora's Boxes. This addictive game offers thousands of levels, magic orbs, and social features for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Over 4000 unique levels, Simple and addictive gameplay, Unlockable magic orbs, Compete with friends, Free updates with new levels, Discover new worlds and magic

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 Bubbles and 10 Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15 Crystals | $3.99 | one-time |
| 27 500 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| 45 Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50 Crystals 10000 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| 120 Crystals | $25.99 | one-time |
| 300 Crystals | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Pleasing visuals
- 🧠 Challenging levels
- 🕰️ Great time-killer
- 🎉 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔑 Difficult to progress without spending money
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Slow level updates
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after updates
- Inability to open game after recent update
- Inconsistent performance and freezing
- Rewards not properly credited

**Requested features**

- More free power-ups and boosters
- Ability to earn gems/crystals through gameplay
- Faster level progression
- Improved tutorial and instructions
- More varied gameplay modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bobble Shooter free?

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

### Is Lost Bubble free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bobble Shooter or Lost Bubble?

Lost Bubble is rated higher. Bobble Shooter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Lost Bubble averages 4.4 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Bobble Shooter or Lost Bubble have ads?

Bobble Shooter shows ads; Lost Bubble does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bobble Shooter or Lost Bubble?

Bobble Shooter ships an update every 3 months, and Lost Bubble every 2 months. Most recently, Bobble Shooter was updated on October 29, 2026 and Lost Bubble 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.*