# Bubble Shooter vs The Bubble Buster

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bubble Shooter at every 3 weeks against The Bubble Buster's every 7 months. Bubble Shooter also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 459) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). The Bubble Buster's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 57%). 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 The Bubble Buster sells 14 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 4.4 for The Bubble Buster. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 10K ratings behind it against 459, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Bubble Shooter's written reviews are positive against 72% of The Bubble Buster's.

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, The Bubble Buster every 7 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter | The Bubble Buster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-addictive/id412192869/reviews) | [4.4 (459 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bubble-buster/id848523747/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 459 |
| Positive reviews | 57.2% of reviews | **72.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fapps World et Cie S.E.C.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/881437066) | [G Soft Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/807115215) |

## 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


### The Bubble Buster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bubble-buster/id848523747)

A fun and addictive bubble-popping game with multiple modes and customization options. Tap groups of bubbles to clear them and earn points, with increasing challenges and special features. Enjoy a visually appealing experience with various styles and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Multiple game modes (Classic, Time, Zen, Quest), Hundreds of levels with special bubbles, Portrait and landscape orientation, Customizable bubble styles and backgrounds, Enhanced statistics and achievements, Online leaderboards and cloud save

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 9 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Zen Game Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 160 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads & Unlock Features | $5.99 | one-time |
| 330 Gold | $8.99 | one-time |
| 700 Gold | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gold | $27.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

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

### Is The Bubble Buster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter or The Bubble Buster?

Bubble Shooter and The Bubble Buster are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10K and 459 ratings respectively.

### Do Bubble Shooter or The Bubble Buster have ads?

Both Bubble Shooter and The Bubble Buster show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter or The Bubble Buster?

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Bubble Buster every 7 months. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on September 25, 2026 and The Bubble Buster on September 25, 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.*