# Bubble Bust! vs Bubble Dash™

The clearest difference is ads: Bubble Dash™ at none against Bubble Bust!'s shown. Bubble Dash™ also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 11.0). Bubble Bust!'s advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 30). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Bust! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Dash™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Bust! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Bust! has 1.4K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Bubble Bust!'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Bubble Dash™'s.

Bubble Bust! ships an update every 4 months, Bubble Dash™ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Bust! | Bubble Dash™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-bust-pop-shooter/id411693098/reviews)** | [4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-dash/id576216204/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 75.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOES International AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/381342316) | [TOPGAME](https://appshunter.io/developer/459373633) |

## 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 Dash™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-dash/id576216204)

Embark on a vibrant beach adventure, smashing colorful bubbles to overcome challenges. Defeat pirates, navigate reefs, and rescue stranded crabs in this satisfying puzzle game. Enjoy hours of entertainment with a wealth of levels and ongoing updates.

**Highlights:** Over 120 levels, Regular content updates, In-game level downloads, Offline play supported, Delightful in-game music, Power-ups

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chunk of gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra bubbles | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8 bubbles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock next island | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chunk of coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock next island | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pile of gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crate of gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Fun
- 🚀 Addictive
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Challenging
- 👍 Relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Freezes
- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Levels won't load
- Inability to earn/purchase additional lives

**Requested features**

- More levels/content
- Ability to retry levels without using lives
- Better progression system
- Improved loading times
- More power-ups/boosts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Bust! free?

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

### Is Bubble Dash™ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Bust! or Bubble Dash™?

Bubble Bust! is rated higher. Bubble Bust! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Bubble Dash™ averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.

### Do Bubble Bust! or Bubble Dash™ have ads?

Bubble Bust! shows ads; Bubble Dash™ does not.

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

Bubble Bust! ships an update every 4 months, and Bubble Dash™ monthly. Most recently, Bubble Bust! was updated on October 18, 2026 and Bubble Dash™ on October 17, 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.*