Comparison

Bubble Shooter vs Bubbles iQ

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

Bubbles iQ

Engage in an addictive, playful puzzle game that sharpens your mind and lets you compete online with friends and players worldwide. Test your intelligence against others in your city, country, or globally. Train your brain, collect achievements, and enjoy fun challenges.

Highlights
  • Online competition with friends and players
  • Weekly challenges via Facebook sync
  • Team up with friends for boosters
  • Unlock level skipping at level 40
  • Collect all achievements
  • Cross-device synchronization via Facebook
Features
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Relax, pop with precision, and see how high you can climb. Bubbles IQ is a feel-good bubble shooting puzzle for players who enjoy calm focus, satisfying progress, and a little friendly competition. POP YOUR WAY Take aim, find the right angle, and clear the bubbles. Easy to pick up and satisfying to master, Bubbles iQ is made for those quiet moments when you want to switch off, focus, and enjoy the game. BUILD YOUR BRILLIANT SCORE Every game contributes to your personal Brilliant Score. Follow your progress on your Scorecard and discover titles such as Genius, Strategist and more as you play. CLIMB THE RANK IQ LEADERBOARDS See how you rank each week in your city, your country, and around the world. Aim for the Top 50, Top 100 or Top 200 — or climb all the way to the top. PLAY TOGETHER Compare scores with friends, build your Team iQ, and climb together. Team up to earn free boosters, take on the weekly Men vs Women challenge, and see which side comes out on top. BECOME iQ KING OR iQ QUEEN Reach the top and claim your place as the reigning iQ King or iQ Queen. New weekly rankings mean there is always another chance to rise. FEEL GOOD AS YOU GO From Smart Move and Brilliant Mind to Braintastic and Genius Move, Bubbles iQ celebrates the satisfying little moments along the way. Whether it is a coffee break, an evening wind-down, or a quiet moment before bed, Bubbles iQ is an easy game to return to again and again. Relax your mind. Sharpen your aim. Rise through the ranks. Download Bubbles iQ and start building your Brilliant Score.

Screenshots

Bubble Shooter3 screens
Bubbles iQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bubble Shooter at 65% against Bubbles iQ's 19%. Bubble Shooter also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 104) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Bubbles iQ's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Bubbles iQ sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubbles iQ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 10K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Bubble Shooter's written reviews are positive against 19% of Bubbles iQ's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, Bubbles iQ every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bubble Shooter versus Bubbles iQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble ShooterBubbles iQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (10K ratings)4.8 (104 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews — better19.1% of reviews
Number of ratings10K — better104
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB241 MB
Age rating4++12
DeveloperFapps World et Cie S.E.C.S.Namida Diamond Factory Oy

Customer experience

Bubble Shooter

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

Bubbles iQ

All ratings104 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews230 reviews
Positive19.1%
Neutral8.7%
Negative72.2%

User reviews

Bubble Shooter

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive
  • 👍 Relaxing
  • 👍 Simple and fun
  • 👍 Great time waster
  • 👍 Classic bubble shooter

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Freezes mid-game
  • 🔋 Too many ads
  • 💰 Coins/IAPs required to progress
  • 🐛 Glitchy after updates
  • 🐛 Unreliable shooting mechanics

Bubbles iQ

From 104 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Challenging and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable experience
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Difficulty connecting to Facebook
  • 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
  • 🔧 Buggy updates that break the app
  • 🤔 Confusing and unnecessary features (e.g., puzzle pieces)

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

Bubbles iQ

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes when collecting puzzle pieces
  • Scores not properly recorded or displayed
  • Boosters and power-ups not functioning as expected
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to play without Facebook connection
  • Ability to compete against friends
  • Customizable backgrounds and themes
  • Improved performance and stability

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
Show 3 more
  • Package with 1600 coins$9.99
  • Package with 3500 coins$19.99
  • Package with 8000 coins$49.99
9 purchases

Bubbles iQ

One-time9
  • Continue Bubble Pack$0.99
  • 1 x Atom Bubble$0.99
  • 1 x Bubble Pack$0.99
Show 6 more
  • 10 Bubbles$0.99
  • 5 Bubble Packs$3.99
  • 10 Bubble Packs$5.99
  • Full Combo2 variants$9.99
  • 15 Bubbles packs$9.99
  • 15 x Bubble Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Bubble Shooter free?
Bubble Shooter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubbles iQ free?
Bubbles iQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter or Bubbles iQ?
Bubbles iQ is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Bubbles iQ averages 4.8 from 104 ratings.
Do Bubble Shooter or Bubbles iQ have ads?
Bubble Shooter shows ads; Bubbles iQ does not.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter or Bubbles iQ?
Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubbles iQ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on October 19, 2026 and Bubbles iQ on October 19, 2026.

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