# Bubble Burst™ vs Bubble Shooter Legend

The clearest difference is ads: Bubble Burst™ at none against Bubble Shooter Legend's shown. Bubble Shooter Legend's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 93). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Burst™ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Shooter Legend 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 4.6 for Bubble Shooter Legend. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter Legend has 1.1K 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 82% of Bubble Shooter Legend's.

Bubble Burst™ ships an update every 8 months, Bubble Shooter Legend every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Burst™ | Bubble Shooter Legend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-burst/id532942792/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-legend/id888220350/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 93 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 82.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BazilSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/349630673) | [俊俊 姜](https://appshunter.io/developer/1428508560) |

## 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 Shooter Legend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-legend/id888220350)

Embark on a magical puzzle adventure with over 3000 levels of classic bubble popping fun. Aim, tap, and pop your way through challenges, utilizing special boosters and power-up bubbles to achieve high scores in this addictive offline game.

**Highlights:** 3000+ fun levels, Classic bubble pop gameplay, Special boosters, Power-up bubbles, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SALE PACKAGE 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 600 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent
- 🚀 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 No ads, helps with concentration
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable
- 👍 Addictive and captivating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🔋 Difficult to progress without spending money

**Reported bugs**

- Levels freezing or crashing when using power-ups
- Inconsistent color ball distribution
- Coins disappearing without purchases

**Requested features**

- More levels and updates
- Additional ways to earn coins and lives
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Burst™ free?

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

### Is Bubble Shooter Legend free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Burst™ or Bubble Shooter Legend?

Bubble Shooter Legend is rated higher. Bubble Burst™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Bubble Shooter Legend averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Bubble Burst™ or Bubble Shooter Legend have ads?

Bubble Shooter Legend shows ads; Bubble Burst™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Burst™ or Bubble Shooter Legend?

Bubble Burst™ ships an update every 8 months, and Bubble Shooter Legend every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Burst™ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Bubble Shooter Legend 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.*