# Bubble Shooter vs Bubble Master

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bubble Master at 75% against Bubble Shooter's 49%. Bubble Master also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). Bubble Shooter's advantage is ratings volume (350K vs 38) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Bubble Master holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 350K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Bubble Shooter's written reviews are positive against 75% of Bubble Master's.

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, Bubble Master every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter | Bubble Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (350K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-and-blast/id604044220/reviews) | **[4.8 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-master-fruit-splash/id1521802387/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **350K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 271 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ilyon Dynamics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/604044223) | [Chongqing Kruger Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/898151292) |

## 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 Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-master-fruit-splash/id1521802387)

Experience the thrill of fruit slicing and match-3 puzzles in this refreshing bubble game. With hundreds of unique levels, it offers a relaxing escape and a satisfying sensory experience.

**Highlights:** Fruit slicing gameplay, Match-3 puzzle levels, Hundreds of unique levels, Relaxing gameplay, Smooth operation, Beautiful graphics and music

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 750 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1600 coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Happy Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3600 coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| Mighty Bundle | $15.99 | one-time |
| 8000 coins | $23.99 | one-time |
| Superior Bundle | $31.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $64.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

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

### Is Bubble Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter or Bubble Master?

Bubble Master is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 350K ratings, while Bubble Master averages 4.8 from 38 ratings.

### Do Bubble Shooter or Bubble Master have ads?

Both Bubble Shooter and Bubble Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter or Bubble Master?

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubble Master every 3 months. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on October 31, 2026 and Bubble Master on October 29, 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.*