# Bubble Bust! vs Bubble Pop

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bubble Pop at fortnightly against Bubble Bust!'s every 4 months. Bubble Pop also leads on ratings volume (9.1K vs 1.4K). Bubble Bust!'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Bust! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Pop sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 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 Pop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Pop has 9.1K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Bubble Bust!'s written reviews are positive against 94% of Bubble Pop's.

Bubble Bust! ships an update every 4 months, Bubble Pop fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Bust! | Bubble Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-bust-pop-shooter/id411693098/reviews) | **[4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-pop-bubbles/id1532850907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **9.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 107 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) | [Sichuan Tuguan Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519386845) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Bust!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-bust-pop-shooter/id411693098)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 10 Fireballs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 5 Bumpers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bust that Bubble! - Bubble Bust World 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| World 2 - Level Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| World 3 - Level Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 500 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 15 Bumpers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 30 Fireballs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shooting Stars - Bubble Bust World 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Struck by Lightning - Bubble Bust World 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| MEGA Bubble Popper Pack | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not loading properly
- Purchases not restoring
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds
- Pause/resume feature
- Improved iCloud sync
- Customization options


### Bubble Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-pop-bubbles/id1532850907)

Engage in an addictive bubble shooter puzzle game with hundreds of levels and fun challenges. Aim, shoot, and match three or more bubbles to burst them and clear the board. Utilize powerful boosters and strategic thinking to overcome obstacles and achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of addictive levels, Classic smooth gameplay, Awesome power-ups, Unlock Fireball and Bomb boosters, Strategic bubble matching, Thousands of unique levels, No WiFi needed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP WEEKlY SUBSCRIPTION | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Starter pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Champion Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $16.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 🤓 Challenging and mentally stimulating
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive controls
- 💰 Fair monetization model with free rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎨 Repetitive visuals and gameplay
- 🎨 Limited color palette and bubble variety
- 🎮 Occasional aiming issues

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not unlocking properly after updates
- Inconsistent coin/reward distribution

**Requested features**

- More diverse bubble types and power-ups
- Ability to customize the game board or background
- Leaderboards and social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Bust! free?

Bubble Bust! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bubble Pop free?

Bubble Pop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Bust! or Bubble Pop?

Bubble Pop is rated higher. Bubble Bust! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Bubble Pop averages 4.7 from 9.1K ratings.

### Do Bubble Bust! or Bubble Pop have ads?

Both Bubble Bust! and Bubble Pop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Bust! or Bubble Pop?

Bubble Bust! ships an update every 4 months, and Bubble Pop fortnightly. Most recently, Bubble Bust! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bubble Pop on October 29, 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.*