# Bubble Bust! vs Bubble Shooter

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 (#142 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Bust! | Bubble Shooter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-bust-bubble-shooter/id407998895/reviews) | **[4.7 (414 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-games/id6470348337/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 414 |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 87.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#142** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOES International AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/381342316) | [Aged Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482887934) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Bust!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-bust-bubble-shooter/id407998895)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shooting Stars - Bubble Bust World 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 500 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 10 Fireballs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 5 Bumpers | $0.99 | one-time |
| World 2 - Level Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| World 3 - Level Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Struck by Lightning - Bubble Bust World 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 30 Fireballs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 15 Bumpers | $1.99 | one-time |
| MEGA Bubble Popper Pack | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced and addictive
- 👍 Challenging yet fun gameplay
- 💎 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🎨 Colorful and vibrant bubbles
- ⏱️ Great time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔒 Difficulty unlocking new levels
- 💰 Paid content required for full experience
- 🕹️ Inconsistent ball aiming controls

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not recording high scores
- Bubble patterns changing unexpectedly
- Crashes after iOS updates

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds
- Continuous/endless mode
- Achievements and leaderboards
- Ability to replay completed levels


### Bubble Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-games/id6470348337)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ADS_1 week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove ADS  - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove ADS_3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Starter bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Discount Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mighty bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lase Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Revival Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*