Comparison

Bubble Shooter vs Bubble Rush

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 Rush

Engage in a classic bubble shooter adventure with a modern twist. Aim, match, and pop colorful bubbles to clear the screen, achieve high scores, and compete with friends. Features a minimalist design and a color-deficient mode for accessibility.

Highlights
  • Classic bubble shooter gameplay
  • Modern minimalist design
  • Leaderboard competition
  • Color deficient mode
  • Endless bubble spawning
  • Strategic puzzle mechanics
Features
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Introducing Bubble Rush – a captivating bubble shooter adventure that will keep you hooked for hours! Dive into the world of colorful bubbles and happy gameplay in this fresh take on the classic bubble shooter genre. Bubble Rush offers a modern twist on the beloved puzzle mechanics, delivering a seamless blend of strategy and relaxed thinking that players of all skills will enjoy. Unleash Your Bubble Popping Skills: Aim and shoot bubbles to clear the screen, creating cascades of mesmerizing color combinations. Strategize your moves to achieve the highest scores and become a true bubble-popping master! Endless Excitement, Non-stop Action: Experience the thrill of continuous bubble spawning! As you clear sets of bubbles, new ones emerge, keeping the excitement alive and the challenge ever-evolving. Can you keep up with the rush? Connect and Compete: Climb the leaderboard, challenge your friends, and see who can achieve the highest scores! Engage in friendly competition and make your mark in the vibrant Bubble Rush community. Modern Minimalist Experience: Immerse yourself in a sleek and minimalistic design that enhances your focus on the bubble-popping action. Enjoy a modern aesthetic as you aim, match, and pop your way to victory. Discover the classic joy of Bubble Rush – your new favorite bubble shooter game! Download now and experience the excitement that awaits in every bubble-popping moment. Bubble Rush features a Color Deficient Mode that overlays solid black symbols on each bubble to help those who have difficulty seeing the colors on the screen. This feature can be easily enabled from the home screen. Bubble Rush is free to play, with an optional in-game purchase to remove ads. As always with Sweet Apple Games, we promise not to ruin our games with greedy monetization. There is an 18% chance that a player will be shown an advertisement when they tap the "Play Again" button. The game has a built in cheat code: if you toggle the volume button 15 times all ads will be removed from the game, forever. Get ready to embark on a bubble-bursting journey that's as refreshing as it is challenging. Play Bubble Rush now and satisfy your craving for puzzle gameplay! If you enjoy Bubble Rush, you might also like our other engaging games: Looney Lanes, Tic-Tac-No, Break Shot, and Little Red Riding Rogue!

Screenshots

Bubble Shooter3 screens
Bubble Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bubble Rush at 100% against Bubble Shooter's 65%. Bubble Rush also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). Bubble Shooter's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 25). On price, ads, 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 Bubble Rush 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

Bubble Rush holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. 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 point the same way: 65% of Bubble Shooter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bubble Rush's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, Bubble Rush every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bubble Shooter versus Bubble Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble ShooterBubble Rush
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (10K ratings)4.6 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better25
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFapps World et Cie S.E.C.S.Sweet Apple 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 Rush

All ratings25 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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 Rush

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 Rush

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Bubble Shooter free?
Bubble Shooter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Rush free?
Bubble Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter or Bubble Rush?
Bubble Rush is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Bubble Rush averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.
Do Bubble Shooter or Bubble Rush have ads?
Both Bubble Shooter and Bubble Rush show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter or Bubble Rush?
Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubble Rush every 2 days. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on October 17, 2026 and Bubble Rush on October 6, 2026.

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