# Bubble Bust! vs Bubble Mags

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Bust! | Bubble Mags |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-bust-pop-shooter/id411693098/reviews)** | [4.6 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-mags-bubble-shooter/id487208855/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 80.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOES International AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/381342316) | [Kim Bobby Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/430206915) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 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 Mags

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-mags-bubble-shooter/id487208855)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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