# Bubble Shooter 2.0 vs Shoot Bubble

The clearest difference is ads: Shoot Bubble at none against Bubble Shooter 2.0's shown. Shoot Bubble also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (827 vs 142). Bubble Shooter 2.0's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooter 2.0 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Shoot Bubble sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shoot Bubble holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shoot Bubble has 827 ratings behind it against 142, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Bubble Shooter 2.0's written reviews are positive against 82% of Shoot Bubble's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bubble Shooter 2.0 ships an update every 2 weeks, Shoot Bubble every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter 2.0 | Shoot Bubble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-20/id467588192/reviews) | **[4.5 (827 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-bubble/id497555526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 142 | **827** |
| Positive reviews | **89.7% of reviews** | 81.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pedro Navarro](https://appshunter.io/developer/391493904) | [Bazimo GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/638929758) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Shooter 2.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-20/id467588192)

Engage in a classic bubble-popping experience with over 5000 levels and unique power-ups. Compete in tournaments, climb global leaderboards, and customize your game with various visual styles and music tracks. Play offline and enjoy endless fun.

**Highlights:** 5000+ levels, 18 special bubbles, Level and tournament modes, Endless mode, Offline play, Global leaderboards, Customizable appearance

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Bubbles | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRO Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Stars | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Stars | $13.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Stars | $13.99 | one-time |
| 150000 Stars | $25.99 | one-time |
| Box of Stars | $25.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🚀 Challenging levels
- 💡 Variety of weapons and upgrades
- 🕹️ Simple and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💸 Excessive in-app ads and purchases
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Game randomly redirects to App Store
- Bubbles not dropping as expected
- Weapons not functioning properly
- Levels resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More levels and difficulty options
- Ability to save progress
- Customization options for graphics and sounds
- Multiplayer or leaderboard features


### Shoot Bubble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-bubble/id497555526)

Clear the board by matching three or more bubbles of the same color to make them burst. This addictive puzzle game offers over 1700 levels and features like skipping difficult levels and a colorblind mode.

**Highlights:** Over 1700 levels, Game Center support, Skip difficult levels, Swap bubbles, Colorblind mode, Slick animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing, engaging, addictive
- 👍 No internet required
- 👍 Fun, entertaining, addictive
- 👍 Great skill building
- 👍 Excellent graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Deception with ball color
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Levels lock up with no warning or escape
- 🐛 Ads are awful, frequent, and disruptive
- 🐛 Controls are laggy and inconsistent

**Reported bugs**

- Balls not going where aimed
- Scores not properly tracking new high scores
- Game freezing and crashing on ads
- Levels resetting incorrectly after updates

**Requested features**

- More skips for difficult levels
- Difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard)
- Ability to move between levels without completing
- High score tracking and leaderboards
- Reduce frequency and intrusiveness of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter 2.0 free?

Bubble Shooter 2.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shoot Bubble free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter 2.0 or Shoot Bubble?

Shoot Bubble is rated higher. Bubble Shooter 2.0 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Shoot Bubble averages 4.5 from 827 ratings.

### Do Bubble Shooter 2.0 or Shoot Bubble have ads?

Bubble Shooter 2.0 shows ads; Shoot Bubble does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter 2.0 or Shoot Bubble?

Bubble Shooter 2.0 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shoot Bubble every 2 months. Most recently, Bubble Shooter 2.0 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Shoot Bubble on October 12, 2026.

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