Comparison

Bubble Bust! vs Bubble Bust!

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

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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

About

Bubble Bust!

Engage in addictive arcade-style gameplay by matching and popping colorful bubbles. Clear levels, collect power-ups, and compete globally in this classic bubble shooter experience.

Highlights
  • Tons of levels
  • High quality graphics
  • Exciting new bubbles and power ups
  • Realistic game physics
  • Global high scores
  • Colorblind mode
Features
Read full description

Over 25 million people around the world are playing this original arcade bubble shooter! Thank you all for your support! Some player reviews: - "Most Addicting Game EVER!!" - 5 star review - "Smooth gameplay and nice graphics!" - 5 star review - "Fun!!! Perfect way to pass the time!" - 5 star review - "I love It!!! It is one of the best game I played!" - 5 star review Bubble Bust! Free is an amazing bubble-shooter game featuring addictive gameplay and many 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 amazingly 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 * Fun stats and much much more… It's so fun, it’s... marbelous! :) 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

Bubble Bust!4 screens
Bubble Bust!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bubble Bust! at Free against Bubble Bust!'s $0.99. Bubble Bust!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Bubble Bust! is free to download; Bubble Bust! costs $0.99 up front. Bubble Bust! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Bust! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Bubble Bust!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Bubble Bust!'s written reviews are positive against 86% of Bubble Bust!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Bust! ships an update every 7 months, Bubble Bust! every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bubble Bust! versus Bubble Bust!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble Bust!Bubble Bust!
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1K ratings) — better4.7 (1.4K ratings)
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews — better86.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1K1.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGOES International ABGOES International AB

Customer experience

Bubble Bust!

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

Bubble Bust!

All ratings1,353 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews775 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative7.7%

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

Bubble Bust!

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
  • ⏱️ Excellent time-killer
  • 🎯 Challenging but rewarding

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
  • 💰 In-app purchases required for full experience
  • 🔌 Crashes and performance issues
  • 🤖 Inconsistent ball behavior

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

Bubble Bust!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not loading properly
  • Purchases not restoring
  • Frequent crashes and freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and worlds
  • Pause/resume feature
  • Improved iCloud sync
  • Customization options

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
Show 7 more
  • 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
11 purchases

Bubble Bust!

One-time11
  • Pack of 10 Fireballs$0.99
  • Pack of 5 Bumpers$0.99
  • Bust that Bubble! - Bubble Bust World 1$0.99
Show 8 more
  • World 2 - Level Pack 2$0.99
  • World 3 - Level Pack 2$0.99
  • Pack of 500 Tokens$0.99
  • Pack of 15 Bumpers$1.99
  • Pack of 30 Fireballs$1.99
  • Shooting Stars - Bubble Bust World 2$1.99
  • Struck by Lightning - Bubble Bust World 3$1.99
  • MEGA Bubble Popper Pack$7.99

Questions

Is Bubble Bust! free?
Bubble Bust! costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Bubble Bust! free?
Bubble Bust! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Bust! or Bubble Bust!?
Bubble Bust! is rated higher. Bubble Bust! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Bubble Bust! averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Bubble Bust! or Bubble Bust! have ads?
Bubble Bust! shows ads; Bubble Bust! does not.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Bust! or Bubble Bust!?
Bubble Bust! ships an update every 7 months, and Bubble Bust! every 4 months. Most recently, Bubble Bust! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bubble Bust! on November 1, 2026.

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