# Bubble Blast 2 ! vs Arcade Bowling Go

The clearest difference is ads: Bubble Blast 2 ! at none against Arcade Bowling Go's shown. Bubble Blast 2 ! also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). Arcade Bowling Go's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 188). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Blast 2 ! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Arcade Bowling Go sells 11 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 — 4.5 for Bubble Blast 2 ! against 4.6 for Arcade Bowling Go. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcade Bowling Go has 2.8K ratings behind it against 188, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Bubble Blast 2 !'s written reviews are positive against 63% of Arcade Bowling Go's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Blast 2 ! | Arcade Bowling Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-blast-2/id493274935/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-bowling-go-board-game/id1485846896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 188 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.5% of reviews** | 63.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magma Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/490634283) | [Shiquan SHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247337836) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Blast 2 !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-blast-2/id493274935)

An addictive puzzle game where players burst bubbles to create chain reactions and clear the screen. Offers two distinct game modes to keep players engaged.

**Highlights:** Burst bubbles, Chain reactions, Addictive gameplay, Two game modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All solutions for Bubble Blast 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Nostalgic and fun
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging
- 🕰️ Good time-killer
- 🎨 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💾 Progress not saving
- 🔍 Unsolvable levels
- 🆙️ Difficulty spikes too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Levels not loading correctly
- Hints/solutions not working as expected
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Progress saving and restoration
- More accessibility options
- Improved level design and difficulty curve


### Arcade Bowling Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-bowling-go-board-game/id1485846896)

Experience a 3D bowling arcade game with classic and modern features. Swipe to launch balls, aim for high scores, and compete globally. Unlock special balls and enjoy retro-inspired prizes.

**Highlights:** Multiple game modes (Classic, Career, Boss Rush, 1v1), Special balls and egg machine for gifts, Retro-inspired prizes, Advanced ball physics and animations, Global Leaderboard, Hidden achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 170 Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Gift Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Coin Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 550 Coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| DogBall Gift Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gift Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Coin | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2300 Coin | $5.99 | one-time |
| CatBall Gift Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Coin Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 9000 Coin | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🎮 Brings back nostalgic arcade memories
- 🎯 Challenging gameplay
- 🎨 Smooth graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Too many ads
- 💰 Monetization issues (pay to play, lack of free coins)
- 🤔 Unclear instructions and game mechanics
- 🐛 Technical issues (freezing, crashing, bugs)

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not loading properly
- Daily challenges not working as intended
- Coins not being awarded correctly
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to earn more coins through gameplay
- Option to disable ads or pay a one-time fee
- Better in-game tutorials and explanations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Blast 2 ! free?

Bubble Blast 2 ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Arcade Bowling Go free?

Arcade Bowling Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Blast 2 ! or Arcade Bowling Go?

Arcade Bowling Go is rated higher. Bubble Blast 2 ! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while Arcade Bowling Go averages 4.6 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Bubble Blast 2 ! or Arcade Bowling Go have ads?

Arcade Bowling Go shows ads; Bubble Blast 2 ! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Blast 2 ! or Arcade Bowling Go?

Bubble Blast 2 ! ships an update monthly, and Arcade Bowling Go monthly. Most recently, Bubble Blast 2 ! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Arcade Bowling Go on October 29, 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.*