# Astro Shift vs Bubble Wings

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bubble Wings at 80% against Astro Shift's 0%. Bubble Wings also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 13 months). Astro Shift's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Wings sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Astro Shift asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bubble Wings holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Wings has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Astro Shift's written reviews are positive against 80% of Bubble Wings's.

Astro Shift ships an update every 13 months, Bubble Wings every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astro Shift | Bubble Wings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-shift/id530776607/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-wings-bubble-shooter/id1419467042/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [turu3net](https://appshunter.io/developer/384356535) | [俊 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244714683) |

## What reviewers say

### Astro Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-shift/id530776607)

A puzzle game where you match three or more star balls of the same color to erase them. A black hole threatens the stars, and you must use star power to save them. Rotate the board to overcome deadlocks and continue matching.

**Highlights:** Match three or more star balls, Erase star balls by matching, Black hole threat mechanic, Rotate board to solve puzzles, Collect star power, Save stars

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bubble Wings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-wings-bubble-shooter/id1419467042)

Engage in a classic bubble shooting experience with new gameplay twists. Match three or more bubbles to clear levels, rescue animals, and decorate your home garden. Compete with friends and climb the world ranks in this challenging puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Match 3 or more bubbles, Rescue adorable animals, Home garden decoration, Variety of boosters, Over 800 well-designed levels, Unlimited lives, Play with friends and world rank

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Membership for 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Diamond Membership for 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Novice gift pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin x100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pass level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Saving coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin x550 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin x1200 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin x2600 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin x10000 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎨 Cute and colorful graphics
- 🕹️ Easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔋 Battery draining

**Reported bugs**

- Game stalls, flutters, and closes down frequently
- Progress not saved when switching devices

**Requested features**

- Save progress across devices
- Option to disable flashing effects for epilepsy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astro Shift free?

Astro Shift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bubble Wings free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Astro Shift or Bubble Wings?

Bubble Wings is rated higher. Astro Shift averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bubble Wings averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Astro Shift or Bubble Wings have ads?

Bubble Wings shows ads; Astro Shift does not.

### Which is updated more often, Astro Shift or Bubble Wings?

Astro Shift ships an update every 13 months, and Bubble Wings every 10 days. Most recently, Astro Shift was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bubble Wings 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.*