Comparison

Bubble Shooter vs Classic Bubble Pop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bubble Shooter

Engage in a classic bubble-popping puzzle experience. Aim, shoot, and match colored bubbles to clear levels, solve challenges, and earn rewards. Enjoy this addictive, brain-training game offline anytime.

Highlights
  • Classic arcade gameplay
  • Thousands of challenging levels
  • Offline play capability
  • Special power-ups like fireballs and bombs
  • Daily rewards and leaderboards
  • Connect with Facebook
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Play the classic and most addictive Bubble Shooter game for FREE, now available on the App Store and perfect for your iOS device. Blast and pop all the bubbles, solve the fun & colorful puzzles and beat the challenges to reach the level’s target and win coins! In this good old version, you need to aim & shoot, to drop & burst all the colored bubbles. Train your brain with this original puzzle as you blast balls online or offline - anytime! Bubble Shooter - Pop Bubbles matching puzzle game offers different puzzles and challenges, amazing graphics and smashing levels - all for free! Pop and break all the balls to move on to the next awesome level. Play and enjoy plenty of fun challenges and puzzles, and make sure to reach the target of each level, clear the board and collect coins. It’s the perfect pastime shooter game to play when you want to relax and clear your mind. This incredible shooter is simple and easy to learn, perfect for families to enjoy! This is the ideal match puzzle game for long car rides to play with family and friends! We took the classic arcade game and added some new, awesome features to this bubble game that you’ll love to relax with. Play the Classic Game Mode - So Fun! Enjoy the old classic game mode. Match 3 bubbles to blast them away, and clear the board, complete the missions and win coins & awesome rewards. Tap on the screen to drag the laser aim and lift it to take a shot. Shoot and pop all the colored balls in the best fun & free game, aim carefully and match same-colored bubbles to reach the target! Work your way through all the different challenges and puzzles, solve the brain teasers and win levels. Arcade Game Mode - Never get bored! Play Bubble Shooter puzzle game in this old retro game mode to rediscover the classic arcade games. Play & match through fun game levels in our arcade game mode as this addicting game gets even more challenging. Advance along thousands of fun puzzle levels, and enjoy the best retro shooter game experience anywhere you want, no WiFi needed. Levels Game Mode Smash & pop colorful bubbles to advance to the next level of puzzle games! Test your skills to reach the target while playing this special & addictive bubble game. Shoot the colorful balls to win the next amazing puzzle level, and test your matching skills while playing this addictive, casual game for free. Hurry up and join the balloon crushing mania, but be careful- once you start popping bubbles you simply can’t stop! EXPLORE THESE FUN FEATURES: * The best classic bubble shooter game, same as the original pc version. * Addictive gameplay, once you start – you can’t stop playing. * Pop 7 bubbles in a row to fill the fireball. * Smash 10+ bubbles at once to get a bomb. * Play & win 6,500+ Exciting levels, with more added all the time. * New, special elements and great prizes. * Brand new effects and sounds. * Collect awesome daily rewards. * Connect to Facebook and share the fun with friends! * Leader-board, challenging achievements. * Clear obstacles and beat the challenges to reach your target. * Colorblind mode – so everyone can enjoy fun matching games for free. * Play anytime and anywhere, no WiFi connection is required! So get ready, take aim, pop & shoot all bubbles!! Download NOW the Best Bubble Breaker Game & Start Cracking Bubbles! Bubble Shooter - Pop Bubbles is free to download and play, but contains in-app purchases. You can turn off the payment feature by disabling in-app purchases in your device’s settings. Note that Bubble Shooter - Pop Bubbles ads do not necessarily show actual gameplay. Subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hrs before the current period ends. Manage subscriptions via iTunes account settings Terms of Service: https://private.ilyon.net/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: http://www.ilyon.net/privacy-policy All rights of Bubble Shooter are owned by Ilyon Dynamics Ltd.

About

Classic Bubble Pop

Engage in a classic bubble shooter puzzle game with over 300 levels. Swap bubbles to match colors, overcome challenges, and aim for three stars on each stage to earn special rewards and high scores.

Highlights
  • Over 300 challenging levels
  • Unlimited bubble swapping
  • Special rewards for beating levels
  • Colorful bubble designs
  • Easy to learn gameplay
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Special Rewards  Beat all the challenges and win hard levels. Reach high scores and try to get 3 stars on every level. You can swap bubbles without limit, simply tap on your bubble to change its color. Game Features
- 300+ levels. - Easy to play. - Plenty of colorful bubbles and exciting challenges.  - Join the bubble.

Screenshots

Bubble Shooter4 screens
Classic Bubble Pop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bubble Shooter at 349K against Classic Bubble Pop's 3.4K. Bubble Shooter also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Classic Bubble Pop's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 49%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Classic Bubble Pop sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubble Shooter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 349K ratings behind it against 3.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Bubble Shooter's written reviews are positive against 61% of Classic Bubble Pop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, Classic Bubble Pop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bubble Shooter versus Classic Bubble Pop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble ShooterClassic Bubble Pop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (349K ratings) — better4.3 (3.4K ratings)
Positive reviews49.4% of reviews61.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings349K — better3.4K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.511.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size250 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlyon Dynamics Ltd.Angel Interactive Limited

Customer experience

Bubble Shooter

All ratings348,768 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1,710 reviews
Positive49.4%
Neutral12.9%
Negative37.8%

Classic Bubble Pop

All ratings3,401 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative28.3%

User reviews

Bubble Shooter

From 349K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Unlimited attempts
  • 🚀 Simple and relaxing
  • 👍 Great for passing time

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Inconsistent bubble color selection
  • 🐛 Levels becoming too difficult without spending
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes

Classic Bubble Pop

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎢 Fun and addictive
  • 🕹️ Classic bubble popping gameplay
  • 🕰️ Relaxing and stress-relieving
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoyed by all ages

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Bugs and freezing issues
  • 🤯 Frustrating progression and difficulty spikes
  • 🚫 Lack of new levels and updates

Bugs and requests

Bubble Shooter

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Bubble aiming issues
  • Inconsistent video ad availability
  • Progress reset after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to disable ads and in-app purchases
  • More randomized bubble colors
  • Gradual difficulty increase instead of sudden spikes
  • Improved stability and performance

Classic Bubble Pop

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes when using boosters
  • Clouds in level 401 not popping as intended
  • Inability to progress past certain levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and challenges
  • Ability to use earned coins to purchase boosters
  • Fix for level 401 and other progression blockers
  • Improved performance and stability

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bubble Shooter

One-time10
  • Mini Coin Pack$0.99
  • Mini Coin Pack$1.99
  • Small Coin Pack$2.99
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  • Endless Sale 1$2.99
  • Small Coin Pack$7.99
  • Shooter Bundle$8.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$12.99
  • Super Bundle$17.99
  • Large Coin Pack$24.99
  • Mega Bundle$36.99
7 purchases

Classic Bubble Pop

One-time7
  • Mini Coin Pack$0.99
  • Small Coin Pack$2.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
Show 4 more
  • Medium Coin Pack$8.99
  • Large Coin Pack$17.99
  • Huge Coin Pack$49.99
  • XL Coin Pack$94.99

Questions

Is Bubble Shooter free?
Bubble Shooter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Classic Bubble Pop free?
Classic Bubble Pop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter or Classic Bubble Pop?
Bubble Shooter is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 349K ratings, while Classic Bubble Pop averages 4.3 from 3.4K ratings.
Do Bubble Shooter or Classic Bubble Pop have ads?
Both Bubble Shooter and Classic Bubble Pop show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter or Classic Bubble Pop?
Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Classic Bubble Pop every 2 months. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on September 24, 2026 and Classic Bubble Pop on September 19, 2026.

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