# Bubble Ball vs Bubble Shooter

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Shooter at 4.5 against Bubble Ball's 3.9. Bubble Shooter also leads on ratings volume (350K vs 162) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Bubble Ball's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (59% vs 49%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Ball sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bubble Shooter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Shooter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 350K ratings behind it against 162, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Bubble Ball's written reviews are positive against 49% of Bubble Shooter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bubble Ball ships an update every 2 months, Bubble Shooter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Ball | Bubble Shooter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-ball/id412089940/reviews) | **[4.5 (350K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-and-blast/id604044220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 162 | **350K** |
| Positive reviews | **58.5% of reviews** | 49.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 271 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nay Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412089943) | [Ilyon Dynamics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/604044223) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-ball/id412089940)

A physics puzzle game where you use creative solutions with various pieces and powerups to guide a bubble to its goal. Test your ingenuity and logical thinking skills with over 150 levels, including user-created content.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzles, Level editor, Community levels, Wood and metal pieces, Powerups (speed boost, reverse gravity), 156 levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎉 Amazing that it was created by a 14-year-old
- 💡 Challenging and thought-provoking puzzles
- 🚀 Simple but polished gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent controls and difficulty grabbing pieces
- 🔧 Buggy physics and glitches on some levels
- 🕰️ Levels can be completed too quickly
- 🔍 Lack of variety in level design

**Reported bugs**

- Congratulations screen appearing after completing single levels
- Pieces getting stuck or behaving unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More levels and level packs
- Improved controls and responsiveness
- Customization options (ball color, backgrounds, etc.)
- Difficulty settings or progressive challenges


### Bubble Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-and-blast/id604044220)

Engage in a classic bubble-popping puzzle experience. Aim, shoot, and match colored bubbles to clear levels, solve challenges, and earn rewards. Enjoy this addictive, brain-training game offline anytime.

**Highlights:** Classic arcade gameplay, Thousands of challenging levels, Offline play capability, Special power-ups like fireballs and bombs, Daily rewards and leaderboards, Connect with Facebook

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Shooter Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $36.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unlimited attempts
- 🚀 Simple and relaxing
- 👍 Great for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Inconsistent bubble color selection
- 🐛 Levels becoming too difficult without spending
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Bubble aiming issues
- Inconsistent video ad availability
- Progress reset after updates

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads and in-app purchases
- More randomized bubble colors
- Gradual difficulty increase instead of sudden spikes
- Improved stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Ball free?

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

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Ball or Bubble Shooter?

Bubble Shooter is rated higher. Bubble Ball averages 3.9 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while Bubble Shooter averages 4.5 from 350K ratings.

### Do Bubble Ball or Bubble Shooter have ads?

Bubble Shooter shows ads; Bubble Ball does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Ball or Bubble Shooter?

Bubble Ball ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Shooter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Ball was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bubble Shooter 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.*