# Bubble Shooter vs Shoot Bubbles

The clearest difference is rating: Shoot Bubbles at 4.7 against Bubble Shooter's 4.5. Shoot Bubbles also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Shoot Bubbles sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shoot Bubbles holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 351K and 134K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Bubble Shooter's written reviews are positive against 52% of Shoot Bubbles's.

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, Shoot Bubbles monthly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter | Shoot Bubbles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (351K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-and-blast/id604044220/reviews) | **[4.7 (134K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-bubbles-bubble-pop/id1596684882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **351K** | 134K |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **51.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 271 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ilyon Dynamics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/604044223) | [IVYMOBILE INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170400331) |

## 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


### Shoot Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-bubbles-bubble-pop/id1596684882)

Engage in a relaxing and addictive bubble popping game with thousands of puzzle levels. Aim, shoot, and match colorful bubbles to clear the board and train your brain. Enjoy this offline game anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Thousands of relaxing puzzle levels, Offline play, no internet required, Brain training puzzles, Match 3 or more bubbles to explode, Special boosters and elements, Well-designed effects

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week VIP subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month VIP subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| art gallery gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 70coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 150coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| battlepass gift | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $25.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and relaxing game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🤩 Addictive and compelling
- 💤 Helps pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🤯 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🔥 Ads drain battery
- 😡 Ads cannot be removed without subscription
- 🐛 Game freezes and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Progression issues (loss of progress, win streaks)
- Ads get stuck and cannot be closed

**Requested features**

- Option to pay one-time fee to remove ads
- Improve ad experience (shorter ads, ability to skip)
- Fix progression issues (win streaks, loss of progress)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

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

### Is Shoot Bubbles free?

Shoot Bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter or Shoot Bubbles?

Shoot Bubbles is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 351K ratings, while Shoot Bubbles averages 4.7 from 134K ratings.

### Do Bubble Shooter or Shoot Bubbles have ads?

Both Bubble Shooter and Shoot Bubbles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter or Shoot Bubbles?

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shoot Bubbles monthly. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on November 11, 2026 and Shoot Bubbles on November 11, 2026.

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