# Lost Bubble vs Bubble Star Journey

The clearest difference is ads: Lost Bubble at none against Bubble Star Journey's shown. Lost Bubble also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 117) and chart position (#148 vs unranked). Bubble Star Journey's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, 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 Star Journey sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Star Journey holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lost Bubble has 2.3K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Lost Bubble's written reviews are positive against 71% of Bubble Star Journey's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Bubble | Bubble Star Journey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-bubble-pop-bubbles/id576442111/reviews) | **[4.7 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-star-journey/id1567778941/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 117 |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 71.4% 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 | **#148** | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 172 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:** #148 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 Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-star-journey/id1567778941)

Aim and shoot colorful bubbles to rescue cute animals in this engaging puzzle game. With over 300 levels and offline play, it's a fun and relaxing way to train your brain and pass the time.

**Highlights:** Over 300 puzzle levels, Animal rescue modes, Offline play (no WiFi needed), Hand-made level design, Daily challenges, Free aim feature, Switchable bubble colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| 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 |
| 5700 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost Bubble free?

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

### Is Bubble Star Journey free?

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

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

Bubble Star Journey is rated higher. Lost Bubble averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Bubble Star Journey averages 4.7 from 117 ratings.

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

Bubble Star Journey shows ads; Lost Bubble does not.

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

Lost Bubble ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Star Journey every 2 months. Most recently, Lost Bubble was updated on September 23, 2026 and Bubble Star Journey on September 9, 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.*