# Bubble Mags vs Shoot Bubbles

The clearest difference is price: Shoot Bubbles at Free against Bubble Mags's $0.99. Shoot Bubbles also leads on ratings volume (133K vs 281). Bubble Mags's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Shoot Bubbles is free to download; Bubble Mags costs $0.99 up front. Shoot Bubbles sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Bubble Mags asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bubble Mags against 4.7 for Shoot Bubbles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shoot Bubbles has 133K ratings behind it against 281, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Bubble Mags's written reviews are positive against 52% of Shoot Bubbles's.

Bubble Mags ships an update every 5 weeks, Shoot Bubbles monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Mags | Shoot Bubbles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-mags-no-ads/id477707236/reviews) | **[4.7 (133K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-bubbles-bubble-pop/id1596684882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 281 | **133K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.6% of reviews** | 51.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kim Bobby Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/430206915) | [IVYMOBILE INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170400331) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Mags

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-mags-no-ads/id477707236)

Engage in a captivating physics-based puzzle game where you aim and shoot colored bubbles to clear the screen. Choose from multiple game modes and difficulty levels for endless fun. The realistic physics simulation brings the bubbles to life, offering a unique and challenging experience.

**Highlights:** Physics simulation, Three game modes (Normal, Stress, Clean), Four difficulty levels, Six bubblestyles, Tap to aim and shoot bubbles, Match 2+ same-colored bubbles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very addicting
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 No ads (paid version)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game cheats
- 🐛 Bubbles don't match
- 🐛 Tilt not working
- 🐛 High difficulty spikes
- 🐛 Endless mode limited

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Tilt not working on iPhone 12
- Game cheats
- Bubbles of non-matching colors
- Link to help doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Consider colors for color blindness
- Update app for iOS 18 and higher
- See next shooter on deck
- Scoring for least number of turns
- Save button for high score


### Shoot Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-bubbles-bubble-pop/id1596684882)

Engage in a relaxing and addictive bubble popping game with thousands of puzzle levels. Aim, shoot, and match colorful bubbles to clear the board and train your brain. Enjoy this offline game anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Thousands of relaxing puzzle levels, Offline play, no internet required, Brain training puzzles, Match 3 or more bubbles to explode, Special boosters and elements, Well-designed effects

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week VIP subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month VIP subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| art gallery gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 70coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 150coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| value offer4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| event sale1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| battlepass gift | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| 550coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $25.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and relaxing game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🤩 Addictive and compelling
- 💤 Helps pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🤯 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🔥 Ads drain battery
- 😡 Ads cannot be removed without subscription
- 🐛 Game freezes and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Progression issues (loss of progress, win streaks)
- Ads get stuck and cannot be closed

**Requested features**

- Option to pay one-time fee to remove ads
- Improve ad experience (shorter ads, ability to skip)
- Fix progression issues (win streaks, loss of progress)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Mags free?

Bubble Mags costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shoot Bubbles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Mags or Shoot Bubbles?

Shoot Bubbles is rated higher. Bubble Mags averages 4.6 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while Shoot Bubbles averages 4.7 from 133K ratings.

### Do Bubble Mags or Shoot Bubbles have ads?

Shoot Bubbles shows ads; Bubble Mags does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Mags or Shoot Bubbles?

Bubble Mags ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shoot Bubbles monthly. Most recently, Bubble Mags was updated on October 16, 2026 and Shoot Bubbles on October 20, 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.*