Comparison

Bubble Bust! vs 3D Bubble Shoot

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

Head to head
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
Currently charting
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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

About

3D Bubble Shoot

Experience a classic bubble shooter with a focus on realistic physics. Aim carefully to trigger satisfying chain reactions and enjoy the immersive ASMR sounds of colorful orbs colliding. This game offers a relaxing, back-to-basics experience.

Highlights
  • Realistic physics engine
  • Satisfying chain reactions
  • Immersive ASMR sound effects
  • Back-to-basics gameplay
  • Relaxing experience
Features
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A back-to-basics bubble shooter. No power-ups. Just physics. Aim precisely, trigger a chain reaction, and then, simply watch as a satisfying deluge of colorful orbs comes crashing down. Immerse yourself in the crisp, authentic sounds of every collision and roll. Experience pure, immersive ASMR and achieve a state of ultimate relaxation.

Screenshots

Bubble Bust!4 screens
3D Bubble Shoot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 3D Bubble Shoot at Free against Bubble Bust!'s $0.99. 3D Bubble Shoot also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (39K vs 1K). Bubble Bust!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (94% vs 66%). On rating, 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

3D Bubble Shoot is free to download; Bubble Bust! costs $0.99 up front. Bubble Bust! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 3D Bubble Shoot 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

3D Bubble Shoot holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Bubble Shoot has 39K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of Bubble Bust!'s written reviews are positive against 66% of 3D Bubble Shoot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Bust! ships an update every 7 months, 3D Bubble Shoot every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Bubble Bust! versus 3D Bubble Shoot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble Bust!3D Bubble Shoot
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1K ratings)4.9 (39K ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews — better66.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1K39K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#148 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB215 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGOES International ABTa Ta Game Technology Limited

Customer experience

Bubble Bust!

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

3D Bubble Shoot

All ratings33,235 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews532 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral8.6%
Negative25.4%

Bugs and requests

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

3D Bubble Shoot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
10 purchases

3D Bubble Shoot

One-time10
  • Gold x 1000$1.99
  • Tokens Pack3_2$5.99
  • Gold x 5000$7.99
Show 7 more
  • Tokens Pack2_4$9.99
  • Tokens Pack3_3$9.99
  • Tokens Pack3_4$12.99
  • Gold x 10000$14.99
  • Gold x 25000$29.99
  • Gold x 50000$49.99
  • Gold x 100000$99.99

Questions

Is Bubble Bust! free?
Bubble Bust! costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is 3D Bubble Shoot free?
3D Bubble Shoot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Bust! or 3D Bubble Shoot?
3D Bubble Shoot is rated higher. Bubble Bust! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while 3D Bubble Shoot averages 4.9 from 39K ratings.
Do Bubble Bust! or 3D Bubble Shoot have ads?
3D Bubble Shoot shows ads; Bubble Bust! does not.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Bust! or 3D Bubble Shoot?
Bubble Bust! ships an update every 7 months, and 3D Bubble Shoot every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Bust! was updated on November 6, 2026 and 3D Bubble Shoot on November 8, 2026.

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