Comparison

Bubble Shooter vs Bubble King

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 King

Engage in a classic bubble-popping adventure with over 1000 levels. Aim and shoot to match three or more bubbles, clearing the board to advance. Utilize magic bubbles to overcome challenging stages and achieve high scores.

Highlights
  • Classic bubble shooting gameplay
  • Over 1000 levels
  • Match 3 or more bubbles to burst
  • Magic bubbles for assistance
  • Score bonuses for speed
  • Arcade-style Match-3 shooter
Features
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Bubble King is the most classic and addictive shooting bubble buster game. Tips: Make combinations of 3 or more bubbles to make them burst. Clear all the bubbles to level up. Just tap on the game board where you specifically want the bubble to go. Bubble King, the classic bubble shooter game will keep you entertained. Complete all 1000+ levels and get bonus levels. For those who want the high scroes, remember the faster you complete a level, the more scores you will get after the level is complete. 2000 level bonus means you should shoot bubble faster. Bubble King has magic bubbles for you to overcome hard situations. Keep playing and collect magic bubbles. Go wild with Giantland's arcade-style Match-3 shooter game. Let's bust a move.

Screenshots

Bubble Shooter3 screens
Bubble King4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Shooter at 4.4 against Bubble King's 3.1. Bubble Shooter also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 32%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 19 months). Bubble King's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Bubble King asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubble Shooter holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 10K ratings behind it against 19, 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 32% of Bubble King's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, Bubble King every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bubble Shooter versus Bubble King: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble ShooterBubble King
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (10K ratings) — better3.1 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews — better31.6% of reviews
Number of ratings10K — better19
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 19 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFapps World et Cie S.E.C.S.熙亮 徐

Customer experience

Bubble Shooter

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

Bubble King

All ratings19 ratings
Positive57.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.1%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative63.2%

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 King

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
None

Bubble King

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bubble Shooter free?
Bubble Shooter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble King free?
Bubble King is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter or Bubble King?
Bubble Shooter is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Bubble King averages 3.1 from 19 ratings.
Do Bubble Shooter or Bubble King have ads?
Both Bubble Shooter and Bubble King show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter or Bubble King?
Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubble King every 19 months. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on October 26, 2026 and Bubble King on October 24, 2026.

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