# Bubble Epic vs Forest Rescue

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Forest Rescue at 83% against Bubble Epic's 38%. Forest Rescue also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Epic sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Forest Rescue sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Forest Rescue holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forest Rescue has 3.6K ratings behind it against 137, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Bubble Epic's written reviews are positive against 83% of Forest Rescue's.

Bubble Epic ships an update every 6 weeks, Forest Rescue every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Epic | Forest Rescue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-epic-bubble-shooter/id661548080/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-rescue-bubble-pop/id1180167123/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 137 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **82.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 139 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Intelly Works, TOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478271437) | [Qublix](https://appshunter.io/developer/597486104) |

## 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 (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6 Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| 14 Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15 Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| 33 Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| 75 Cash | $19.99 | one-time |
| 95 Cash | $29.99 | one-time |
| 160 Cash | $49.99 | 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


### Forest Rescue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-rescue-bubble-pop/id1180167123)

Engage in classic bubble popping action with a twist. Aim your slingshot to blast bubbles, defeat polluting beavers, and rescue trapped forest critters. Enjoy addictive gameplay with handcrafted levels and power-ups, playable offline.

**Highlights:** Classic bubble popping gameplay, Rescue trapped forest critters, Defeat polluting beavers, Offline play supported, Hand-made levels, Fun power-ups

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Coins + 2H Unlimited Lives + Booster Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins and 24H Lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins + 2H Unlimited Lives + Booster Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 150 Coins and 1 Hour Unlimited Lives | $9.99 | one-time |
| 175 Coins + 4H Unlimited Lives + Booster Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| 250 Coins and 2 Hours Unlimited Lives | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Coins Package | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎨 Cute and colorful graphics
- 🧠 Challenging levels
- 🕹️ Easy to play
- ⏱️ Relaxing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔄 Resets progress/levels
- 🔒 Difficulty connecting to Facebook
- 💰 Aggressive in-app purchases
- 🚫 Ads/popups interrupting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Levels/progress being lost
- Inability to open the app
- Syncing issues with Facebook

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to save progress
- Offline mode
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Epic free?

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

### Is Forest Rescue free?

Forest Rescue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Epic or Forest Rescue?

Forest Rescue is rated higher. Bubble Epic averages 4.2 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while Forest Rescue averages 4.7 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Bubble Epic or Forest Rescue have ads?

Bubble Epic shows ads; Forest Rescue does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Epic or Forest Rescue?

Bubble Epic ships an update every 6 weeks, and Forest Rescue every 2 months. Most recently, Bubble Epic was updated on November 6, 2026 and Forest Rescue 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.*