Comparison

Bubble Bust! vs Bubble Mags

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 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
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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

About

Bubble Mags

Engage in a classic bubble-popping game with intuitive tap-to-aim controls. Match three or more bubbles of the same color to clear them and progress through endless levels. Offers multiple play modes and diverse visual styles for varied gameplay.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-aim controls
  • Match 3+ same-colored bubbles
  • Endless levels
  • Three play modes
  • Different visual styles
Features
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* The perfect way to waste some time It's super easy to start playing. Just tap the screen in the direction you want the bubble to move and aim for two or more bubbles of the same color. Three play modes, endless levels and different styles. Enjoy.

Screenshots

Bubble Bust!4 screens
Bubble Mags3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bubble Mags at every 6 weeks against Bubble Bust!'s every 4 months. Bubble Mags also leads on ratings volume (6.5K vs 1.4K) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

Both are free to download. Bubble Bust! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Mags sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.6 for Bubble Mags. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 6.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Bubble Bust!'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Bubble Mags's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Bust! ships an update every 4 months, Bubble Mags every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bubble Bust! versus Bubble Mags: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble Bust!Bubble Mags
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better4.6 (6.5K ratings)
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews — better80.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K6.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGOES International ABKim Bobby Productions

Customer experience

Bubble Bust!

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

Bubble Mags

All ratings6,453 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral6.4%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive80.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative13.3%

User reviews

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

Bubble Mags

From 6.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤗 Calming and relaxing
  • 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
  • 🕰️ Great time-passer
  • 👍 Simple and easy to play
  • 💪 Challenging and addictive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty progressing past certain levels
  • 🤖 Aggressive ad behavior
  • 🔄 Loss of progress when changing settings

Bugs and requests

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

Bubble Mags

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Level 31 is extremely glitchy
  • Game freezes before reaching high scores
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save progress
  • Option to disable music/sounds
  • More level variety and difficulty options
  • Support for older devices and OS versions

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bubble Bust!

One-time10
  • Pack of 10 Fireballs$0.99
  • Pack of 5 Bumpers$0.99
  • Bust that Bubble! - Bubble Bust World 1$0.99
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  • World 2 - Level Pack 2$0.99
  • World 3 - Level Pack 2$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
1 purchases

Bubble Mags

One-time1
  • Remove ads$0.99

Questions

Is Bubble Bust! free?
Bubble Bust! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Mags free?
Bubble Mags is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Bust! or Bubble Mags?
Bubble Bust! is rated higher. Bubble Bust! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Bubble Mags averages 4.6 from 6.5K ratings.
Do Bubble Bust! or Bubble Mags have ads?
Both Bubble Bust! and Bubble Mags show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Bust! or Bubble Mags?
Bubble Bust! ships an update every 4 months, and Bubble Mags every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Bust! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bubble Mags on November 6, 2026.

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