# Shoot Bubbles vs Bubble Witch 2 Saga

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shoot Bubbles at none against Bubble Witch 2 Saga's 10. Shoot Bubbles also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 55%). Bubble Witch 2 Saga's advantage is ratings volume (65K vs 6) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Witch 2 Saga sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Shoot Bubbles asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bubble Witch 2 Saga holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Witch 2 Saga has 65K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Shoot Bubbles's written reviews are positive against 55% of Bubble Witch 2 Saga's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Shoot Bubbles ships an update every 2 months, Bubble Witch 2 Saga monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shoot Bubbles | Bubble Witch 2 Saga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-bubbles/id543601332/reviews) | **[4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-witch-2-saga/id834393815/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **65K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 55.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [毅 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/514946161) | [King](https://appshunter.io/developer/526656015) |

## 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 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 Shoot Bubbles free?

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

### Is Bubble Witch 2 Saga free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shoot Bubbles or Bubble Witch 2 Saga?

Bubble Witch 2 Saga is rated higher. Shoot Bubbles averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Bubble Witch 2 Saga averages 4.7 from 65K ratings.

### Do Shoot Bubbles or Bubble Witch 2 Saga have ads?

Both Shoot Bubbles and Bubble Witch 2 Saga show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shoot Bubbles or Bubble Witch 2 Saga?

Shoot Bubbles ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Witch 2 Saga monthly. Most recently, Shoot Bubbles was updated on August 23, 2026 and Bubble Witch 2 Saga on September 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.*