# Lost Bubble vs Bubble Shooter

The clearest difference is ads: Lost Bubble at none against Bubble Shooter's shown. Lost Bubble also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 34 months) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 213). Bubble Shooter's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lost Bubble sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Shooter sells 5 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 — 4.4 for Lost Bubble against 4.4 for Bubble Shooter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lost Bubble has 2.3K ratings behind it against 213, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Lost Bubble's written reviews are positive against 76% of Bubble Shooter's.

Lost Bubble ships an update every 2 months, Bubble Shooter every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Bubble | Bubble Shooter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-bubble-pop-bubbles/id576442111/reviews)** | [4.4 (213 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-balloon/id1214685853/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 213 |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 75.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 34 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peak Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/476160947) | [Bubble Blast LTD. - Fun free music games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188273489) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost Bubble

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

**Currently charting:** #193 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-balloon/id1214685853)

Engage in a classic bubble-popping adventure across hundreds of levels. Match and burst colorful bubbles to rescue adorable animals trapped within. Enjoy vibrant graphics and cheerful music in this addictive casual game.

**Highlights:** Match and pop colorful bubbles, Rescue trapped fish and animals, Over 300 captivating levels, Easy to pick up and play, Powerful boosters available, Beautiful graphics and animations

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Pack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Little Pack of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 👍 Good way to use free time
- 👍 Addictive and pleasant
- 👍 Great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Too many ads
- 😩 Ads ruin the experience
- 😩 In-game issues with ball colors
- 😩 Aiming accuracy issues
- 😩 Difficulty at times

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot save progress

**Requested features**

- Option to watch videos for coins
- Better aiming option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost Bubble free?

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

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

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

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

Lost Bubble is rated higher. Lost Bubble averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Bubble Shooter averages 4.4 from 213 ratings.

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

Bubble Shooter shows ads; Lost Bubble does not.

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

Lost Bubble ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Shooter every 34 months. Most recently, Lost Bubble was updated on November 4, 2026 and Bubble Shooter on November 2, 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.*