# Lost Bubble vs Bubble Elf 2

The clearest difference is ads: Lost Bubble at none against Bubble Elf 2's shown. Lost Bubble also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 46%) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 100). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Elf 2 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 — 4.4 for Lost Bubble against 4.3 for Bubble Elf 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lost Bubble has 2.3K ratings behind it against 100, 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 46% of Bubble Elf 2's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Bubble | Bubble Elf 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-bubble-pop-bubbles/id576442111/reviews)** | [4.3 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-elf-2-bubble-shooter/id1474782136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 100 |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 46.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 415 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peak Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/476160947) | [Yunbu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468884052) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost Bubble

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

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

Embark on an exciting bubble-popping adventure to defeat dark forces and save the world. Strategically pop bubbles to clear levels, but be mindful of limited moves and avoid Pandora's Boxes. This addictive game offers thousands of levels, magic orbs, and social features for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Over 4000 unique levels, Simple and addictive gameplay, Unlockable magic orbs, Compete with friends, Free updates with new levels, Discover new worlds and magic

**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 Elf 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-elf-2-bubble-shooter/id1474782136)

Engage in a classic bubble-popping puzzle adventure. Aim precisely, match colors, and strategically clear thousands of levels to rescue trapped elves. Enjoy satisfying visuals and sounds for a relaxing and engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Thousands of levels, Precise aiming and strategic shooting, Rescue trapped elves, Magic boosters, Daily rewards, Satisfying animations and sounds

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 800 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Twohourslivs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggybank | $2.99 | one-time |
| StarterPack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| ProPack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10000coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| MasterPack | $15.99 | one-time |
| 20000coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| SuperPack | $30.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost Bubble free?

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

### Is Bubble Elf 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lost Bubble or Bubble Elf 2?

Lost Bubble is rated higher. Lost Bubble averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Bubble Elf 2 averages 4.3 from 100 ratings.

### Do Lost Bubble or Bubble Elf 2 have ads?

Bubble Elf 2 shows ads; Lost Bubble does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lost Bubble or Bubble Elf 2?

Lost Bubble ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Elf 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Lost Bubble was updated on September 26, 2026 and Bubble Elf 2 on September 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.*