Comparison

Bubble Shooter vs Bubble Trouble Classic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bubble Shooter

Engage in a classic bubble-popping puzzle game where you match three or more bubbles of the same color to clear them and earn points. Enjoy strategic gameplay with various bonus bubbles and compete globally via leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Match 3 or more bubbles
  • Score points for clearing bubbles
  • Bonus bubbles for strategic gameplay
  • Global leaderboards via Game Center
  • Hours of fun and relaxation
Features
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Best Bubble Shooter game for iPhone. At the top of the appstore lists throughout the world. What users are saying: - "Very addictive, lots of fun and way better than most other bubbleshooter apps. The whole family prefers playing this version." - "This is honestly the BEST bubble shooter on the market. It's very relaxing and visually pleasing. The other bubble shooter games, I feel, don't really give one a fair shake. This one definitely does! Thanks." - "I love this game I never thought I would like it this much:)" - "This game passes my time so quickly. It's addicting and I can't seem to go to any other app. Definitely one of my favorites" - "Such an addicting game! lots of fun, very simple. great way to pass time." - "It's easy to lose track of time with this game! Lots of fun and relaxing at the same time. Wish they made more like this one." - "Simple, yet fun. Could just sit and play over and over." - "ahhmazing gaame !! passes time like it's nothin" Enjoy hours of fun with this classic Bubble Shooter Game. Match 3 or more bubbles of the same color to make them disappear and get score points. The score you get increases with the number of bubbles you make disappear at the same time. Game Center is supported for worldwide leaderboard. The game includes different bonus bubbles for an enhanced strategic gameplay. Bonus bubbles: - 3x score, multiplies by 3 the score you get when the connected bubbles disappear - 4x score, multiplies by 4 the score you get when the connected bubbles disappear - score bonus, you get an additional score bonus - bomb, the surrounding bubbles explode - pause, the bubbles don't fall down anymore for some time - slow down, the bubbles fall down slowlier for some time - move up, all the bubbles move up one line

About

Bubble Trouble Classic

Relive a classic arcade experience by popping bubbles and avoiding enemies. This game offers multiple levels, weapons, and items to help you progress. Play solo or with a friend on the same device.

Highlights
  • 22 unique levels
  • 4 different weapons
  • 5 helpful items
  • Single-player mode
  • Local co-op multiplayer
  • Updated classic gameplay
Features
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Labeled as one of the 'Top 10 most played online games' - now on your Apple device. The game from your childhood! Designed in 2002, updated in 2026. 22 unique levels 4 different weapons (Harpoon, Hook, Laser, Mine) 5 Items to help you complete the game. Play alone -- or together with a friend (on the same device). Have fun! :) P.S. I am the original author of the Bubble Trouble (aka Bubble Struggle) games. Please let me know any feedback via email (website link inside the game). Many thanks!

Screenshots

Bubble Shooter3 screens
Bubble Trouble Classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bubble Shooter at 10K against Bubble Trouble Classic's 32. Bubble Shooter also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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 Shooter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Trouble Classic 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 — 4.4 for Bubble Shooter against 4.5 for Bubble Trouble Classic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 10K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Bubble Shooter's written reviews are positive against 60% of Bubble Trouble Classic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, Bubble Trouble Classic every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bubble Shooter versus Bubble Trouble Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble ShooterBubble Trouble Classic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (10K ratings)4.5 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10K — better32
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFapps World et Cie S.E.C.S.One up games

Customer experience

Bubble Shooter

All ratings10,014 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews913 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral13.4%
Negative21.1%

Bubble Trouble Classic

All ratings32 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

Bugs and requests

Bubble Shooter

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Bubbles disappearing/changing color
  • Game resets progress after updates
  • Shooting mechanics not responsive

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bigger play area
  • Disable bubble movement during gameplay
  • Ability to earn coins without ads

Bubble Trouble Classic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Bubble Shooter

One-time6
  • Package with 100 coins$0.99
  • Advertisement-free upgrade$0.99
  • Package with 700 coins$4.99
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  • Package with 1600 coins$9.99
  • Package with 3500 coins$19.99
  • Package with 8000 coins$49.99
1 purchases

Bubble Trouble Classic

One-time1
  • Remove ads$4.99

Questions

Is Bubble Shooter free?
Bubble Shooter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Trouble Classic free?
Bubble Trouble Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter or Bubble Trouble Classic?
Bubble Trouble Classic is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Bubble Trouble Classic averages 4.5 from 32 ratings.
Do Bubble Shooter or Bubble Trouble Classic have ads?
Both Bubble Shooter and Bubble Trouble Classic show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter or Bubble Trouble Classic?
Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubble Trouble Classic every 2 months. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bubble Trouble Classic on November 2, 2026.

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