# Bubble Shooter vs Bubble Pop

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Shooter at 4.5 against Bubble Pop's 4.1. Bubble Shooter also leads on ratings volume (351K vs 2.9K) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Bubble Pop's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.5). On price, review sentiment, 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 Pop sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Shooter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 351K ratings behind it against 2.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Bubble Shooter's written reviews are positive against 57% of Bubble Pop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, Bubble Pop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter | Bubble Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (351K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-pop-and-blast/id604044220/reviews)** | [4.1 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-shoot-bubbles/id997700435/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **351K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **57.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 271 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ilyon Dynamics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/604044223) | [Ilyon Dynamics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/604044223) |

## 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 Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-shoot-bubbles/id997700435)

Blast colored balls by matching three or more of the same color in this classic and addicting puzzle game. Solve thousands of challenging levels, utilize cool boosters, and plan your moves to clear the board. Enjoy unlimited lives and play anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Thousands of puzzle levels, Match 3 or more colored bubbles, Unlock powerful boosts and power-ups, Unlimited lives, Play offline (no wifi needed), Suitable for kids and adults

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coin Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful graphics
- ⏱️ Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty progression issues
- 🔧 Technical problems and crashes
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🎨 Confusing color scheme

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Progress not saving properly
- Inconsistent color recognition
- Ads interfering with gameplay

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to save/bank power-ups
- Smoother scrolling and navigation
- Improved ad implementation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

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

### Is Bubble Pop free?

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

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

Bubble Shooter is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 351K ratings, while Bubble Pop averages 4.1 from 2.9K ratings.

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

Both Bubble Shooter and Bubble Pop show ads.

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

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubble Pop every 2 months. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on November 7, 2026 and Bubble Pop on November 6, 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.*