# Bubble Burst™ vs Bubble Witch 2 Saga

The clearest difference is ads: Bubble Burst™ at none against Bubble Witch 2 Saga's shown. Bubble Burst™ also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0.0). Bubble Witch 2 Saga's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (65K 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 2 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 2 Saga. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Witch 2 Saga has 65K 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 55% of Bubble Witch 2 Saga's.

Bubble Burst™ ships an update every 8 months, Bubble Witch 2 Saga monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Burst™ | Bubble Witch 2 Saga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-burst/id532942792/reviews) | **[4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-witch-2-saga/id834393815/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 93 | **65K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 55.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 336 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 2 Saga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-witch-2-saga/id834393815)

Embark on a magical bubble-shooting puzzle adventure to help Stella and her cats defeat dark spirits. Travel the realm, bursting bubbles to win levels and restore Witch Country. Compete with friends for the highest score in this enchanting saga.

**Highlights:** Bubble shooting puzzle adventure, Hundreds of magical levels, New and improved game modes, Enchanting graphics, Special boosters and bubbles, Sync game across devices, Leaderboards

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XS Gold Bars package | $0.99 | one-time |
| XS Gold Bars package | $1.99 | one-time |
| S Gold Bars package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| M Gold Bars package | $5.99 | one-time |
| S Gold Bars package | $5.99 | one-time |
| L Gold Bars package | $9.99 | one-time |
| M Gold Bars package | $11.99 | one-time |
| XL Gold Bars package | $19.99 | one-time |
| L Gold Bar package | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Detailed graphics
- 💡 Interesting levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Monetization concerns
- 🕰️ Levels too difficult without boosters

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to play new levels on iPad after iOS update
- Game freezes at certain levels
- Lives and rewards disappearing
- Connectivity issues with server

**Requested features**

- More free lives and coins
- Ability to sync progress across devices
- Fix team challenges and rewards
- Improve ad experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Burst™ free?

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

### Is Bubble Witch 2 Saga free?

Bubble Witch 2 Saga is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Burst™ or Bubble Witch 2 Saga?

Bubble Witch 2 Saga is rated higher. Bubble Burst™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Bubble Witch 2 Saga averages 4.7 from 65K ratings.

### Do Bubble Burst™ or Bubble Witch 2 Saga have ads?

Bubble Witch 2 Saga shows ads; Bubble Burst™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Burst™ or Bubble Witch 2 Saga?

Bubble Burst™ ships an update every 8 months, and Bubble Witch 2 Saga monthly. Most recently, Bubble Burst™ was updated on September 9, 2026 and Bubble Witch 2 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.*