# Shoot Bubbles vs Bubble Daren

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Daren at 5.0 against Shoot Bubbles's 4.5. Bubble Daren also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). Shoot Bubbles's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Daren sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Shoot Bubbles asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bubble Daren holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shoot Bubbles has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shoot Bubbles ships an update every 2 months, Bubble Daren every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shoot Bubbles | Bubble Daren |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-bubbles/id543601332/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-daren/id1268555523/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [毅 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/514946161) | [智龙 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068104955) |

## What reviewers say

### Shoot Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-bubbles/id543601332)

Engage in a classic bubble-popping adventure with new features. Save trapped birds by strategically bursting bubbles, utilizing special power-ups like lightning and magic balls. With over 3000 levels and daily challenges, test your aiming skills in this engaging puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Save trapped birds, Lightning ball power-up, Magic ball power-up, Precise aiming and shooting, Over 3000 levels, Daily challenges

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bubble Daren

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-daren/id1268555523)

Engage in a fun and challenging bubble-popping puzzle game with over 1000 beautifully designed levels. Aim, shoot, and match three or more bubbles of the same color to clear them and advance through imaginative worlds. It's a great way to exercise your observation skills and beat boredom.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 levels, Seven unlockable maps, Multiple game modes, Simple tap-to-shoot controls, Match 3+ bubbles, Shoot the crown to win

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Store pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resurrection pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Store pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lucky packs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Store pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Store pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value package | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shoot Bubbles free?

Shoot Bubbles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bubble Daren free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shoot Bubbles or Bubble Daren?

Bubble Daren is rated higher. Shoot Bubbles averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Bubble Daren averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shoot Bubbles or Bubble Daren have ads?

Both Shoot Bubbles and Bubble Daren show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shoot Bubbles or Bubble Daren?

Shoot Bubbles ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Daren every 6 months. Most recently, Shoot Bubbles was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bubble Daren on October 12, 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.*