# Bubble Shooter vs Bubble Clusterz Puzzle

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bubble Shooter at every 3 weeks against Bubble Clusterz Puzzle's every 6 months. Bubble Shooter also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 25). Bubble Clusterz Puzzle's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 65%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Clusterz Puzzle sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Bubble Shooter against 4.6 for Bubble Clusterz Puzzle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 10K ratings behind it against 25, 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 79% of Bubble Clusterz Puzzle's.

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, Bubble Clusterz Puzzle every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter | Bubble Clusterz Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-addictive/id412192869/reviews) | **[4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-clusterz-puzzle/id503831872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | **78.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fapps World et Cie S.E.C.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/881437066) | [Absolutist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/354691168) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-addictive/id412192869)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Package with 100 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advertisement-free upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package with 700 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package with 1600 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package with 3500 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package with 8000 coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Bubbles disappearing/changing color
- Game resets progress after updates
- Shooting mechanics not responsive

**Requested features**

- Bigger play area
- Disable bubble movement during gameplay
- Ability to earn coins without ads


### Bubble Clusterz Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-clusterz-puzzle/id503831872)

Experience a unique arcade game blending bubble shooter mechanics with billiards strategy. Challenge yourself through 45 levels, compete in multiplayer, and climb the global leaderboard. Master the art of matching colors and clearing the board before bubbles reach the bottom.

**Highlights:** Bubble shooter and billiards mix, 45 challenging levels, Multiplayer mode, Global leaderboard, Multilingual interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Version | $0.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great way to pass time
- 🚀 Challenging and engaging
- 👍 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficulty progressing past certain levels
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and crashes
- 💰 Paywall for more levels
- 🔍 Lack of precision in controls

**Reported bugs**

- Level 30 missing key elements
- Frequent freezing and loading issues
- Inability to progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- More free levels to play
- Option to choose level difficulty
- Ability to resume progress across devices
- Improved level design and balance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

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

### Is Bubble Clusterz Puzzle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter or Bubble Clusterz Puzzle?

Bubble Clusterz Puzzle is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Bubble Clusterz Puzzle averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.

### Do Bubble Shooter or Bubble Clusterz Puzzle have ads?

Both Bubble Shooter and Bubble Clusterz Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter or Bubble Clusterz Puzzle?

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubble Clusterz Puzzle every 6 months. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on October 31, 2026 and Bubble Clusterz Puzzle on October 23, 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.*