# Bobble Shooter vs Bubble Bust!

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Bust! at 4.7 against Bobble Shooter's 3.6. Bubble Bust! also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bobble Shooter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Bust! sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Bust! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 155 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Bobble Shooter's written reviews are positive against 74% of Bubble Bust!'s.

Bobble Shooter ships an update every 3 months, Bubble Bust! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bobble Shooter | Bubble Bust! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobble-shooter/id399129662/reviews) | **[4.7 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-bust-popping-planets/id992120217/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **155** |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | **74.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [REANIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/605773666) | [GOES International AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/381342316) |

## 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


### Bubble Bust!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-bust-popping-planets/id992120217)

Engage in addictive bubble-popping fun across five vibrant worlds. Utilize powerful boosters and master diverse bubble types to overcome challenging bosses and unlock numerous achievements in this exciting arcade game.

**Highlights:** Five worlds with numerous levels, 21 challenging bosses, Over 30 achievements, Diverse bubble types, Powerful new boosters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 1000 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack Bonus Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| BOSS Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| MEGA Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| MEGA Pack Bonus Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| MEGA Pack Super Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| MEGA Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Great upgrade to original
- 👍 Boss battles add challenge
- 👍 Good way to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Too short/not enough levels
- 👎 Easier than original
- 👎 Becomes boring quickly
- 👎 Childish graphics/music
- 👎 No scores recorded

**Reported bugs**

- Does not support iCloud synchronization between devices
- Paid mega package, but nothing added, and ads still in the game
- No way to just pay to unlock all worlds
- No explanation on how to get more stars
- Constant interruptions to buy special add-ons is ruining it

**Requested features**

- Needs more levels
- Wish there was a reset/restart button
- Need more worlds
- Add more levels
- Need a manual of sorts to understand better


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bobble Shooter free?

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

### Is Bubble Bust! free?

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

### 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 155 ratings.

### Do Bobble Shooter or Bubble Bust! have ads?

Both Bobble Shooter and Bubble Bust! show ads.

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

Bobble Shooter ships an update every 3 months, and Bubble Bust! every 2 months. Most recently, Bobble Shooter was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bubble Bust! on November 6, 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.*