# Lost Bubble vs Bubble Star Plus

The clearest difference is ads: Lost Bubble at none against Bubble Star Plus's shown. Lost Bubble also leads on chart position (#116 vs unranked) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 549). Bubble Star Plus's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (88% vs 79%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lost Bubble sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Star Plus sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Star Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 549 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Lost Bubble's written reviews are positive against 88% of Bubble Star Plus's.

Lost Bubble ships an update every 2 months, Bubble Star Plus every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Bubble | Bubble Star Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-bubble-pop-bubbles/id576442111/reviews) | **[4.8 (549 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-star-plus-bubblepop/id1526619922/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 549 |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews | **87.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#116** | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 143 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) | [GoEun Choi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526619924) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost Bubble

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

**Currently charting:** #116 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 Star Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-star-plus-bubblepop/id1526619922)

Engage in a classic bubble-shooting puzzle experience with over 2000 levels. Aim, match, and pop colored bubbles to clear the screen and overcome challenging obstacles. This stress-relief game offers a fun and addictive way to pass the time for all ages.

**Highlights:** 2000+ puzzle levels, Offline play (no WiFi needed), Classic bubble blast mechanics, Brain-challenging yet easy to learn, Unlockable boosters, Fun for all ages

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 780 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1560 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1350 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2700 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2850 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant and distinguishable colors
- ⏱️ Quick and relaxing games
- 🎯 Fair aim and not too easy or hard

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Ads can be intrusive and disruptive
- 🎮 Progression becomes too difficult without spending money
- 🎨 Limited color bubble variety at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Bubble color changes unexpectedly
- Game crashes or freezes at times

**Requested features**

- Skip ad option after a certain time
- More new levels and game modes
- Improved level progression and difficulty curve


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost Bubble free?

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

### Is Bubble Star Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lost Bubble or Bubble Star Plus?

Bubble Star Plus is rated higher. Lost Bubble averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Bubble Star Plus averages 4.8 from 549 ratings.

### Do Lost Bubble or Bubble Star Plus have ads?

Bubble Star Plus shows ads; Lost Bubble does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lost Bubble or Bubble Star Plus?

Lost Bubble ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Star Plus every 5 weeks. Most recently, Lost Bubble was updated on September 23, 2026 and Bubble Star Plus 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.*