# Bubble Shooter vs BUBBLE BOBBLE classic

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bubble Shooter at 351K against BUBBLE BOBBLE classic's 501. BUBBLE BOBBLE classic's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 49%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and BUBBLE BOBBLE classic sells 6 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 — 4.5 for Bubble Shooter against 4.5 for BUBBLE BOBBLE classic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 351K ratings behind it against 501, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Bubble Shooter's written reviews are positive against 74% of BUBBLE BOBBLE classic's.

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, BUBBLE BOBBLE classic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter | BUBBLE BOBBLE classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (351K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-and-blast/id604044220/reviews) | **[4.5 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-bobble-classic/id1497822213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **351K** | 501 |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **73.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 271 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ilyon Dynamics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/604044223) | [MOBIRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/349276666) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-and-blast/id604044220)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Shooter Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $36.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Bubble aiming issues
- Inconsistent video ad availability
- Progress reset after updates

**Requested features**

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


### BUBBLE BOBBLE classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-bobble-classic/id1497822213)

Relive the classic arcade experience with this beloved title. Capture enemies in bubbles and defeat them using intuitive controls. Discover power-ups and special bubbles to aid your quest through challenging stages.

**Highlights:** Capture enemies with bubbles, Automatic shot function, Collect alphabet bubbles for extra lives, Power-up items to enhance abilities, Special bubbles with unique effects, Unlockable super game mode

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase 300 Dia | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 500 Dia | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 1,100 Dia | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 3,600 Dia | $29.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 6,500 Dia | $49.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 15,000 Dia | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Authentic arcade experience
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 💯 Brings back childhood memories
- 🕹️ Classic game mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Clunky touch controls
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing character
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Unresponsive controls
- Graphical glitches and visual issues

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Customizable controls
- Save progress and continue later
- Two-player mode
- Level select or checkpoint system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

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

### Is BUBBLE BOBBLE classic free?

BUBBLE BOBBLE classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter or BUBBLE BOBBLE classic?

BUBBLE BOBBLE classic is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 351K ratings, while BUBBLE BOBBLE classic averages 4.5 from 501 ratings.

### Do Bubble Shooter or BUBBLE BOBBLE classic have ads?

Both Bubble Shooter and BUBBLE BOBBLE classic show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter or BUBBLE BOBBLE classic?

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, and BUBBLE BOBBLE classic fortnightly. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on November 11, 2026 and BUBBLE BOBBLE classic on November 7, 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.*