# Bubble Epic vs Bubble Shoot Magic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bubble Shoot Magic at 93% against Bubble Epic's 36%. Bubble Shoot Magic also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 129). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Epic sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Shoot Magic sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Shoot Magic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shoot Magic has 1.5K ratings behind it against 129, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Bubble Epic's written reviews are positive against 93% of Bubble Shoot Magic's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Epic | Bubble Shoot Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-epic-bubble-shooter/id661548080/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shoot-magic/id1140629728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 129 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **93.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Intelly Works, TOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478271437) | [MadOverGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140588777) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Epic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-epic-bubble-shooter/id661548080)

Embark on an addictive bubble-popping adventure with over 200 levels of engaging gameplay. Enjoy the game anywhere, anytime, with both online and offline modes. Compete with friends on Facebook and strive for perfection by earning three stars on every level.

**Highlights:** 200+ levels, Offline mode, Facebook integration, 3-star rating system, Tournament play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6 Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15 Cash, 5 Boosters | $2.49 | one-time |
| 14 Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15 Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| 33 Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 Cash and 5000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 75 Cash | $19.99 | one-time |
| 95 Cash | $29.99 | one-time |
| 160 Cash | $49.99 | one-time |
| 160 Cash and 25000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎮 Challenging puzzle mechanics
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual design
- 🎵 Great music and sound design
- 📱 Works offline without internet

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 💰 Extremely expensive in-app purchases
- 😤 Impossible difficulty on specific levels
- 🔄 Lack of synchronization with Facebook
- 🎮 Unfair ball color distribution (appears rigged)

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after every level or mid-gameplay
- Freezing when positioning first trajectory
- Game won't load or load screen hangs indefinitely
- Facebook progress doesn't sync between devices
- Game freezes after in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- Skip option for impossible levels
- More frequent level updates and new content
- Reduced in-app purchase prices
- Better ways to earn coins without spending money
- More bonuses and power-ups to help win rounds


### Bubble Shoot Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shoot-magic/id1140629728)

Embark on a magical adventure to rescue captured witchy friends by popping colorful bubbles. Travel through enchanted lands, defeat monsters, and utilize special boosters to overcome challenging levels. Enjoy daily rewards and compete with friends in this engaging puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Match 3 bubbles to pop, Rescue witchy friends, Defeat boss monsters, Explore new worlds, Unlock game boosters, Daily quests and rewards

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Up | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level Up | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| Larger Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Largest Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Enjoyable
- 👍 Addictive
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Impossible to win certain levels
- 🐛 Freezes and crashes
- 💰 Not enough ways to earn coins
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Levels freezing and unable to progress
- Incompatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and updates
- Better rewards and help for difficult levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Epic free?

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

### Is Bubble Shoot Magic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Epic or Bubble Shoot Magic?

Bubble Shoot Magic is rated higher. Bubble Epic averages 4.2 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Bubble Shoot Magic averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Bubble Epic or Bubble Shoot Magic have ads?

Both Bubble Epic and Bubble Shoot Magic show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Epic or Bubble Shoot Magic?

Bubble Epic ships an update every 2 months, and Bubble Shoot Magic every 2 months. Most recently, Bubble Epic was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bubble Shoot Magic on October 15, 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.*