Comparison

Bubble Bust! vs Bubble Shooter

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

Bubble Shooter

Engage in a magical bubble popping adventure with challenging levels and strategic gameplay. Unleash powerful boosters and conquer unique arenas offline. Perfect for unwinding and training your brain with stunning visuals and daily rewards.

Highlights
  • Magical Arena Battles
  • Powerful Magic Boosters
  • Classic Match-3 Shooting
  • Thousands of Levels
  • Offline Play
  • Daily Rewards & Events
Features
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Why You’ll Love This Game: Classic Gameplay with a Twist: Experience the original bubble pop feel with modern graphics and magic boosters. 1000+ Exciting Levels: From easy to hard, there’s always a new challenge waiting for you. No WiFi Needed: This is a perfect offline game—play anytime, anywhere! Brain Training: Sharpen your strategy and logic skills as you clear the board. Daily Rewards: Login every day to collect special bonuses and power-ups. Term of Use:https://agedstudio.com/static/terms_of_use_bubble_magic_puzzle_game.html Privacy Policy:https://agedstudio.com/static/privacy_policy_bubble_magic_puzzle_game.html

Screenshots

Bubble Bust!4 screens
Bubble Shooter4 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 6 days vs every 7 months). Bubble Bust!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 Shooter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 414 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Bubble Bust!'s written reviews are positive against 87% of Bubble Shooter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Bust! ships an update every 7 months, Bubble Shooter every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 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)4.7 (414 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews — better87.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better414
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#139 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB234 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGOES International ABAged Studio Limited

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 ratings406 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.7%

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 Shooter

From 414 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
  • ✨ Impressive and interesting graphics
  • 😌 Relaxing and stress-relieving
  • 🎮 Addictive and engaging for all ages
  • 🔊 Great background music and sound effects

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game is buggy and crashes
  • 🚫 Game won't allow play, no bubbles to shoot
  • ⚠️ Game not as shown in preview, fake game

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
  • Game is buggy
  • Game won't allow play, no bubbles to shoot
  • Game not as shown in preview

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

Bubble Shooter

Subscriptions3
  • Remove ADS_1 week$0.997 Days
  • Remove ADS - 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • Remove ADS_3 Months$4.993 Months
One-time7
  • Starter bundle$1.99
  • Discount Bundle$1.99
  • Super Bundle$2.99
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  • Mighty bundle$2.99
  • Lase Bundle$5.99
  • Revival Bundle$5.99
  • 1000 Coins$9.99

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 Shooter is rated higher. Bubble Bust! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Bubble Shooter averages 4.7 from 414 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 6 days. Most recently, Bubble Bust! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bubble Shooter on November 7, 2026.

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