Comparison

Bubble Bust! vs Bubble Shooter

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 Shooter

Engage in a classic bubble-popping puzzle game where you match three or more bubbles of the same color to clear them and earn points. Enjoy strategic gameplay with various bonus bubbles and compete globally via leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Match 3 or more bubbles
  • Score points for clearing bubbles
  • Bonus bubbles for strategic gameplay
  • Global leaderboards via Game Center
  • Hours of fun and relaxation
Features
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Best Bubble Shooter game for iPhone. At the top of the appstore lists throughout the world. What users are saying: - "Very addictive, lots of fun and way better than most other bubbleshooter apps. The whole family prefers playing this version." - "This is honestly the BEST bubble shooter on the market. It's very relaxing and visually pleasing. The other bubble shooter games, I feel, don't really give one a fair shake. This one definitely does! Thanks." - "I love this game I never thought I would like it this much:)" - "This game passes my time so quickly. It's addicting and I can't seem to go to any other app. Definitely one of my favorites" - "Such an addicting game! lots of fun, very simple. great way to pass time." - "It's easy to lose track of time with this game! Lots of fun and relaxing at the same time. Wish they made more like this one." - "Simple, yet fun. Could just sit and play over and over." - "ahhmazing gaame !! passes time like it's nothin" Enjoy hours of fun with this classic Bubble Shooter Game. Match 3 or more bubbles of the same color to make them disappear and get score points. The score you get increases with the number of bubbles you make disappear at the same time. Game Center is supported for worldwide leaderboard. The game includes different bonus bubbles for an enhanced strategic gameplay. Bonus bubbles: - 3x score, multiplies by 3 the score you get when the connected bubbles disappear - 4x score, multiplies by 4 the score you get when the connected bubbles disappear - score bonus, you get an additional score bonus - bomb, the surrounding bubbles explode - pause, the bubbles don't fall down anymore for some time - slow down, the bubbles fall down slowlier for some time - move up, all the bubbles move up one line

Screenshots

Bubble Bust!4 screens
Bubble Shooter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bubble Shooter at Free against Bubble Bust!'s $0.99. Bubble Shooter also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (10K vs 1K). Bubble Bust!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (94% vs 65%). On in-app purchases, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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 Shooter is free to download; Bubble Bust! costs $0.99 up front. Bubble Bust! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Shooter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubble Bust! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 10K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Bubble Bust!'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Bubble Shooter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Bust! ships an update every 7 months, Bubble Shooter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bubble Bust! versus Bubble Shooter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble Bust!Bubble Shooter
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1K ratings) — better4.4 (10K ratings)
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews — better65.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1K10K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGOES International ABFapps World et Cie S.E.C.S.

Customer experience

Bubble Bust!

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

Bubble Shooter

All ratings10,014 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews913 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral13.4%
Negative21.1%

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 Shooter

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive
  • 👍 Relaxing
  • 👍 Simple and fun
  • 👍 Great time waster
  • 👍 Classic bubble shooter

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Freezes mid-game
  • 🔋 Too many ads
  • 💰 Coins/IAPs required to progress
  • 🐛 Glitchy after updates
  • 🐛 Unreliable shooting mechanics

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 Shooter

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Bubbles disappearing/changing color
  • Game resets progress after updates
  • Shooting mechanics not responsive

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bigger play area
  • Disable bubble movement during gameplay
  • Ability to earn coins without ads

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
6 purchases

Bubble Shooter

One-time6
  • Package with 100 coins$0.99
  • Advertisement-free upgrade$0.99
  • Package with 700 coins$4.99
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  • Package with 1600 coins$9.99
  • Package with 3500 coins$19.99
  • Package with 8000 coins$49.99

Questions

Is Bubble Bust! free?
Bubble Bust! costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Bubble Shooter free?
Bubble Shooter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Bust! or Bubble Shooter?
Bubble Bust! is rated higher. Bubble Bust! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Bubble Shooter averages 4.4 from 10K ratings.
Do Bubble Bust! or Bubble Shooter have ads?
Bubble Shooter shows ads; Bubble Bust! does not.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Bust! or Bubble Shooter?
Bubble Bust! ships an update every 7 months, and Bubble Shooter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Bust! was updated on October 19, 2026 and Bubble Shooter on October 20, 2026.

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