Comparison

Bubble Bust! vs Tower Buster

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

Tower Buster

A casual game where you aim and release bubbles to break down colorful towers. Match bubble colors to trigger chain reactions and earn points as unsupported bubbles fall.

Highlights
  • Aim and release bubbles
  • Match adjacent colors
  • Chain reactions
  • Earn points for falling bubbles
  • One-hand controls
  • Attractive color towers
Features
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Tower Buster is a fun and addictive new game experience involving a tower of colorful bubbles which you must break down with more bubbles! How to play: -Keep your finger pressed on the screen to start aiming at the tower. -Release your finger to throw your bubble. If your bubble hits another color matching one, all adjacent color bubbles will break. -All other bubbles which are no longer being supported by the tower will fall down and earn points! Features: -An instinctive one-hand input controller. -Attractive color towers and various structures. -Fun and rewarding destruction animations.

Screenshots

Bubble Bust!4 screens
Tower Buster4 screens

Verdict

The call

Bubble Bust! and Tower Buster both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Bubble Bust!'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Tower Buster's. Bubble Bust! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#142 vs unranked). Tower Buster's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). 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

Tower Buster is free to download; Bubble Bust! costs $0.99 up front. Bubble Bust! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Tower Buster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bubble Bust! against 4.7 for Tower Buster. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tower Buster has 16K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Bubble Bust!'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Tower Buster's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Bust! ships an update every 7 months, Tower Buster every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Bubble Bust! versus Tower Buster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble Bust!Tower Buster
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1K ratings) — better4.7 (16K ratings)
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews — better46.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1K16K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#142 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB296 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGOES International ABA Small Game AB

Customer experience

Bubble Bust!

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

Tower Buster

All ratings16,435 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral6.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral19.5%
Negative33.6%

User reviews

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

Tower Buster

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
  • 🕹️ Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🕰️ Good time-wasting game

Room to improve

  • 💢 Excessive ads after every level
  • 🔁 Repetitive tower patterns
  • 🔒 Paid ad removal not working as expected
  • 🌈 Rainbow ball functionality issues

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

Tower Buster

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sound cutting out and not returning without restarting
  • Coins/progress disappearing after updates
  • Certain color combinations difficult for color-blind players

Requested features

3 requests
  • More challenging and varied tower formations
  • Ability to use earned coins for upgrades or bonuses
  • Frequent content updates with new towers and levels

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
1 purchases

Tower Buster

One-time1
  • No Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Bubble Bust! free?
Bubble Bust! costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Tower Buster free?
Tower Buster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Bust! or Tower Buster?
Bubble Bust! is rated higher. Bubble Bust! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Tower Buster averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.
Do Bubble Bust! or Tower Buster have ads?
Tower Buster shows ads; Bubble Bust! does not.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Bust! or Tower Buster?
Bubble Bust! ships an update every 7 months, and Tower Buster every 2 months. Most recently, Bubble Bust! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tower Buster on November 8, 2026.

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