# Lost Bubble vs Bubble Shooter Holiday

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubble Shooter Holiday at none against Lost Bubble's 10. Bubble Shooter Holiday also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 15.0). Lost Bubble's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 65) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lost Bubble sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Bubble Shooter Holiday asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bubble Shooter Holiday holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lost Bubble has 2.3K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Lost Bubble's written reviews are positive against 83% of Bubble Shooter Holiday's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Bubble | Bubble Shooter Holiday |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-bubble-pop-bubbles/id576442111/reviews) | **[4.8 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-holiday/id1053478518/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#159** | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peak Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/476160947) | [Magma Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/490634283) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost Bubble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-bubble-pop-bubbles/id576442111)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

Embark on a magical adventure to defeat dark forces by popping colorful bubbles. Solve challenging puzzles with limited moves and unlock powerful magic orbs to aid your quest. Enjoy thousands of levels with constant updates and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Over 4000 unique levels, Addictive gameplay, Unlockable magic orbs, Compete with friends, Constant free updates, Discover new worlds

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 Bubbles and 10 Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15 Crystals | $3.99 | one-time |
| 27 500 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| 45 Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50 Crystals 10000 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| 120 Crystals | $25.99 | one-time |
| 300 Crystals | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Pleasing visuals
- 🧠 Challenging levels
- 🕰️ Great time-killer
- 🎉 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔑 Difficult to progress without spending money
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Slow level updates
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after updates
- Inability to open game after recent update
- Inconsistent performance and freezing
- Rewards not properly credited

**Requested features**

- More free power-ups and boosters
- Ability to earn gems/crystals through gameplay
- Faster level progression
- Improved tutorial and instructions
- More varied gameplay modes


### Bubble Shooter Holiday

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-holiday/id1053478518)

Strategically aim and shoot to clear all bubbles in a festive Christmas setting. Navigate hundreds of challenging levels, unlock bonuses, and overcome obstacles. Enjoy a free, engaging puzzle experience with a high score focus.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of levels, Christmas theme, Strategic aiming, Score-based bonuses, Unlockable power-ups, Boss battles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost Bubble free?

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

### Is Bubble Shooter Holiday free?

Bubble Shooter Holiday is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lost Bubble or Bubble Shooter Holiday?

Bubble Shooter Holiday is rated higher. Lost Bubble averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Bubble Shooter Holiday averages 4.8 from 65 ratings.

### Do Lost Bubble or Bubble Shooter Holiday have ads?

Neither Lost Bubble nor Bubble Shooter Holiday shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lost Bubble or Bubble Shooter Holiday?

Lost Bubble ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Shooter Holiday every 2 months. Most recently, Lost Bubble was updated on November 13, 2026 and Bubble Shooter Holiday on November 11, 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.*