# Bubbles Shooter vs Bubble & Dragon

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble & Dragon at 5.0 against Bubbles Shooter's 4.1. Bubble & Dragon also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Bubbles Shooter's advantage is ratings volume (275 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubbles Shooter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble & Dragon sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble & Dragon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubbles Shooter has 275 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bubbles Shooter ships an update every 5 weeks, Bubble & Dragon every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubbles Shooter | Bubble & Dragon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (275 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles-shooter-classic-game/id413895698/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-and-dragon/id6472881147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **275** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 86.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jens Rieckhof](https://appshunter.io/developer/354266124) | [Play Infinity Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242660507) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubbles Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles-shooter-classic-game/id413895698)

Blast your way through colorful bubbles in this addictive arcade shooter. With realistic physics and multiple game modes, it offers endless entertainment and a fun challenge for players of all ages. Compete with friends and aim for the highest score.

**Highlights:** Addictive and easy gameplay, Realistic bubble motion simulation, Level-based mode with increasing difficulty, Online score comparison via GameCenter, Premier graphics with Super-Retina support, Multiple skins and dynamic backgrounds, Social sharing of scores

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version without ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Bomb Bubbles | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Magnet Bubbles | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gravitizer Bubbles | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Randomizer Bubbles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bubble Premium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bags of Diamonds | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎮 Fun and entertaining time-killer
- 🎨 Colorful graphics and visual appeal
- 🔊 Cute and non-annoying sound effects
- 📱 Easy to play and pick up quickly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- ⏱️ Slow ball physics and settling time
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🎮 Inconsistent ball placement and physics
- 🔄 Game progression resets unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after completing levels
- Balls freeze mid-movement indefinitely
- Invisible balls appear that cannot be removed
- Level progress resets after closing and resuming
- Game freezes on specific levels (e.g., Level 14, 17)

**Requested features**

- More levels and increased difficulty progression
- Ad-free premium version option
- Improved ball physics consistency
- Better customer support system
- More game theme variations


### Bubble & Dragon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-and-dragon/id6472881147)

Embark on a magical puzzle adventure to rescue kittens from an evil dragon. Aim, match, and blast colorful bubbles through hundreds of challenging levels. Unlock special skills and power-ups to aid Princess Alice in her quest.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of challenging levels, Classic bubble blast gameplay, Cat saving puzzle missions, Unlock special magical skills, Power-ups and combos, Seamless cross-device sync

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Sale 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Sale 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Sale 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Sale 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Sale 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Sale 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super Sale 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Supe Sale 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 6 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubbles Shooter free?

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

### Is Bubble & Dragon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubbles Shooter or Bubble & Dragon?

Bubble & Dragon is rated higher. Bubbles Shooter averages 4.1 out of 5 from 275 ratings, while Bubble & Dragon averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Bubbles Shooter or Bubble & Dragon have ads?

Both Bubbles Shooter and Bubble & Dragon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubbles Shooter or Bubble & Dragon?

Bubbles Shooter ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bubble & Dragon every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bubbles Shooter was updated on November 10, 2026 and Bubble & Dragon on November 4, 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.*