# Bubble Shooter vs Bubble Rush

Bubble Shooter and Bubble Rush both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Bubble Rush's written reviews are positive against 49% of Bubble Shooter's. Bubble Rush also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). Bubble Shooter's advantage is ratings volume (351K vs 29). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Rush sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Rush. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 351K ratings behind it against 29, 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 100% of Bubble Rush's.

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, Bubble Rush every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter | Bubble Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (351K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-and-blast/id604044220/reviews) | **[4.5 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-rush-classic/id6460647648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **351K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 271 MB | 79 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) | [Sweet Apple Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552632733) |

## 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 Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-rush-classic/id6460647648)

Engage in a classic bubble shooter adventure with a modern twist. Aim, match, and pop colorful bubbles to clear the screen, achieve high scores, and compete with friends. Features a minimalist design and a color-deficient mode for accessibility.

**Highlights:** Classic bubble shooter gameplay, Modern minimalist design, Leaderboard competition, Color deficient mode, Endless bubble spawning, Strategic puzzle mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

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

### Is Bubble Rush free?

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

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

Bubble Rush is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 351K ratings, while Bubble Rush averages 4.5 from 29 ratings.

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

Both Bubble Shooter and Bubble Rush show ads.

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

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubble Rush every 2 days. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on November 12, 2026 and Bubble Rush on November 3, 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.*