# Bubble Shots! vs Bubble Shooter Pop Master

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubble Shots! at none against Bubble Shooter Pop Master's 14. Bubble Shots! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Bubble Shooter Pop Master's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooter Pop Master sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Bubble Shots! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bubble Shots! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter Pop Master has 16K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bubble Shots! ships an update every 6 weeks, Bubble Shooter Pop Master monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shots! | Bubble Shooter Pop Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shots/id528961615/reviews)** | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-master/id1602486070/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 54.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Rouda](https://appshunter.io/developer/396597129) | [Newborn Town](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382533561) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Shots!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shots/id528961615)

Tap to shoot bubbles and match three of the same color to clear them. Advance through levels by popping all bubbles on the screen. This game is described as very addictive.

**Highlights:** Tap to shoot bubbles, Match 3 of the same color, Clear all bubbles to advance, Level-based progression, Addictive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bubble Shooter Pop Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-master/id1602486070)

Engage your brain with this addictive puzzle game. Shoot and burst colorful bubbles by matching three or more of the same color. Progress through numerous levels for endless fun and mental exercise.

**Highlights:** Addictive gameplay, Numerous levels, Brain exercise, Simple operation, Match-3 bubble bursting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack10000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| coin5000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nobel Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| pack7000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| coin12500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| coin30000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $25.99 | one-time |
| Champion Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| coin20000 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🕹️ Engaging and entertaining gameplay
- 💡 Challenging levels that keep you engaged
- ⏱️ Fun time-waster game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🧨 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after recent updates
- 🎨 Difficulty for colorblind users to differentiate colors
- 🔊 No option to listen to own audio while playing

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on opening after recent update
- Inability to exit full-screen ads
- Bubbles not popping as intended on higher levels
- Sound issues after watching ads

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads through in-app purchase
- Increased difficulty and challenge as levels progress
- Compatibility improvements for older devices
- Accessibility features for colorblind users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shots! free?

Bubble Shots! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bubble Shooter Pop Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Shots! or Bubble Shooter Pop Master?

Bubble Shots! is rated higher. Bubble Shots! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Bubble Shooter Pop Master averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

### Do Bubble Shots! or Bubble Shooter Pop Master have ads?

Both Bubble Shots! and Bubble Shooter Pop Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Shots! or Bubble Shooter Pop Master?

Bubble Shots! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bubble Shooter Pop Master monthly. Most recently, Bubble Shots! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bubble Shooter Pop Master on October 24, 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.*