# Bubble Burst™ vs Bubble Witch 3 Saga

The clearest difference is ads: Bubble Burst™ at none against Bubble Witch 3 Saga's shown. Bubble Burst™ also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 57%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0.0). Bubble Witch 3 Saga's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (106K vs 93). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Burst™ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Witch 3 Saga sells 10 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 — 4.6 for Bubble Burst™ against 4.7 for Bubble Witch 3 Saga. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Witch 3 Saga has 106K ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Bubble Burst™'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Bubble Witch 3 Saga's.

Bubble Burst™ ships an update every 8 months, Bubble Witch 3 Saga fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Burst™ | Bubble Witch 3 Saga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-burst/id532942792/reviews) | **[4.7 (106K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-witch-3-saga/id1095254858/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 93 | **106K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 56.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#140** |
| Size | 33 MB | 632 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BazilSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/349630673) | [King](https://appshunter.io/developer/526656015) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Burst™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-burst/id532942792)

This classic puzzle game challenges you to strategically destroy groups of colored bubbles on a grid. Achieve higher scores by clearing more bubbles with each tap, requiring thoughtful planning over rapid action. It's an absorbing experience that encourages strategic thinking.

**Highlights:** Strategic bubble destruction, Score based on group size, Deep thinking and strategy, Classic puzzle gameplay, Grid-based challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Undo feature | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🧘 Stress-relieving and relaxing experience
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages
- 🎮 Simple and easy to learn mechanics
- ⏱️ Great for quick gaming sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Intrusive ads and rating pop-ups
- 💳 Ad removal purchase doesn't work properly
- 🎮 Limited gameplay variety and options
- ⏱️ Timer cannot be disabled
- 🖱️ Double-tap mechanic feels slow

**Reported bugs**

- Game loads on only 1/3 of screen on iPhone XR
- Touch controls misaligned on iPad Pro
- High score screen appears and cannot be dismissed
- Done button on options page doesn't respond
- Game freezes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Undo button for accidental moves
- Progressive levels or difficulty system
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to turn off timer
- Game statistics tracking (average score, number of games)


### Bubble Witch 3 Saga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-witch-3-saga/id1095254858)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Embark on a magical puzzle adventure to defeat an evil wizard by bursting colorful bubbles. Use a unique aiming line to strategically pop bubbles, solve puzzles, and rescue characters. Rebuild a magical home and compete with friends for high scores in this enchanting game.

**Highlights:** Match 3 bubbles to pop, Unique aiming line for precision, Rescue characters and rebuild home, Spellbinding game modes, Special boosters, Sync across devices, Leaderboards

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Charming Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Charming Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spooky Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bewitching Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Royal Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bewitching Offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bewitching Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Enchanting Offer | $17.99 | one-time |
| Enchanting Offer | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute and polished visuals
- 🎨 Variety of levels and challenges
- ⚙️ Satisfying gameplay mechanics
- 🕹️ Engaging mini-games and events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Excessive animations and popups
- 🐛 Occasional freezing and glitches
- 💰 Difficult to progress without spending money
- 🤖 Inconsistent and unpredictable gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Piggy bank not functioning as expected
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Leagues and competitions not tracking properly
- Sudden loss of progress and earned items

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize character appearance
- Option to disable excessive animations and popups
- Fair and transparent monetization model
- Improved responsiveness and stability
- More variety in level design and challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Burst™ free?

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

### Is Bubble Witch 3 Saga free?

Bubble Witch 3 Saga is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Burst™ or Bubble Witch 3 Saga?

Bubble Witch 3 Saga is rated higher. Bubble Burst™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Bubble Witch 3 Saga averages 4.7 from 106K ratings.

### Do Bubble Burst™ or Bubble Witch 3 Saga have ads?

Bubble Witch 3 Saga shows ads; Bubble Burst™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Burst™ or Bubble Witch 3 Saga?

Bubble Burst™ ships an update every 8 months, and Bubble Witch 3 Saga fortnightly. Most recently, Bubble Burst™ was updated on September 9, 2026 and Bubble Witch 3 Saga on September 25, 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.*