# Bubble Shooter vs Bubble Cloud

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Cloud at 4.7 against Bubble Shooter's 4.4. Bubble Cloud also leads on chart position (#198 vs unranked) and ratings volume (64K vs 10K). Bubble Shooter's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Cloud sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Cloud holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Cloud has 64K ratings behind it against 10K, 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 68% of Bubble Cloud's.

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, Bubble Cloud monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter | Bubble Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-addictive/id412192869/reviews) | **[4.7 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-cloud-spin-and-pop/id806904019/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10K | **64K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | **67.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 81 MB | 343 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Fapps World et Cie S.E.C.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/881437066) | [Valas Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/806904022) |

## 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 Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-cloud-spin-and-pop/id806904019)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Experience the original spinning bubble shooter puzzle game with unlimited lives and no ads. Blast your way through over 1500 levels, discover new worlds, and enjoy strategic gameplay that's both relaxing and addictive. Engage in daily puzzles and seasonal events for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Spin & Shoot mechanics, No ads, Unlimited lives, 1500+ levels, Brain training puzzles, Engaging events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Spin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Color Bomb Booster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Spin 5-pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Laser 5-pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Spin 10-pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Laser 10-pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Spin 25-pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Laser 25-pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Laser 100-pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| Super Spin 100-pack | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
- 🕰️ Relaxing and enjoyable time-passer
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 🎉 Sense of accomplishment when progressing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Difficult to progress without purchasing boosters
- 🤖 Perceived unfairness and cheating by the game
- 🔁 Repetitive and frustrating at higher levels
- 🔋 Loss of progress and boosters when away from the game
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior of laser and spinner boosters
- Levels resetting unexpectedly, causing loss of progress
- Ads continuing to play after exiting or during gameplay

**Requested features**

- More opportunities to earn boosters without spending money
- Option to trade in unused boosters for more useful ones
- Ability to save progress and resume levels later
- More level variety and new challenges
- Improved user interface and controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

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

### Is Bubble Cloud free?

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

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

Bubble Cloud is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Bubble Cloud averages 4.7 from 64K ratings.

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

Both Bubble Shooter and Bubble Cloud show ads.

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

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubble Cloud monthly. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on October 17, 2026 and Bubble Cloud on October 18, 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.*