Comparison

Bubble Epic vs Bubble Pirate Shooter !

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bubble Epic

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
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Bubble Epic is the classic bubble shooter loved by millions worldwide. Match, pop, and clear colorful bubbles across 290+ handcrafted puzzle levels. Play online or offline - the ultimate bubble pop adventure, anytime, anywhere. Why Players Love Bubble Epic: - Classic bubble shooter gameplay - 290+ fun bubble pop puzzle levels - Stunning high-resolution graphics - Play offline anytime, anywhere - Online tournaments - compete with Facebook friends - Login with Facebook to sync progress across all your devices - Earn 3 stars and master every level - Smooth controls and relaxing bubble popping fun - Available in 24 languages Whether you want a quick relaxing session or a challenging bubble shooter experience, Bubble Epic is easy to play and hard to stop. Train your aim, create powerful combos, and clear every bubble puzzle.

About

Bubble Pirate Shooter !

Embark on a treasure hunt across a lost island, battling rival pirates and sinking ships. Use your cannon to blast bubbles and navigate treacherous waters to claim the loot.

Highlights
  • Cannon aiming and shooting
  • Bubble blasting mechanics
  • Pirate ship battles
  • Treasure hunting gameplay
  • Island exploration
Features
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Ahoy, matey! Embark on an epic voyage across treacherous Caribbean waters in search of the lost island's secret treasure. But beware, greedy corsairs and cutthroat privateers are hunting the very same fortune. Outsmarting your rivals requires precision and cunning—fail, and you'll find yourself walking the plank to feed the sharks! Take command of your vessel's heavy cannon to blast vibrant colored orbs out of the sky. Line up brilliant bank shots, trigger cascading pop combos, and unleash devastating power-ups to blast through tricky obstacles and send opposing warships straight to the ocean floor. Sail through dozens of handcrafted tropical puzzle stages that challenge your tactical thinking and reflexes. Grab your spyglass, chart your course across stormy seas, and claim the royal plunder before other buccaneers take the spoils. Adventure awaits on the high seas! FEATURES: • Addictive arcade match-3 puzzle mechanics with smooth cannon controls • Dozens of thrilling sea levels packed with challenging obstacles • Powerful maritime boosters and explosive cannonball power-ups • Battle rival privateers and sink enemy galleons across the ocean • Play offline anytime, anywhere without needing Wi-Fi or data HOW TO PLAY: • 1. Drag your finger to aim the cannon toward matching colored orbs • 2. Release to fire and connect 3 or more bubbles to pop them • 3. Clear the board and sink opposing ships before running out of shots • 4. Use special boosters to blast through tricky puzzle barriers

Screenshots

Bubble Epic4 screens
Bubble Pirate Shooter !4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bubble Epic at every 6 weeks against Bubble Pirate Shooter !'s every 18 months. Bubble Epic also leads on ratings volume (137 vs 2). Bubble Pirate Shooter !'s advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bubble Epic sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Pirate Shooter ! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubble Pirate Shooter ! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Epic has 137 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Epic ships an update every 6 weeks, Bubble Pirate Shooter ! every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bubble Epic versus Bubble Pirate Shooter !: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble EpicBubble Pirate Shooter !
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (137 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings137 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 18 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB49 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIntelly Works, TOVPLAYTOUCH

Customer experience

Bubble Epic

All ratings137 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral20.2%
Negative42.3%

Bubble Pirate Shooter !

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Bubble Epic

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • 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
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  • Crashes when starting new levels
  • Game throws players back to beginning unexpectedly
  • Incompatibility with iPad 6 and iPhone 11
  • Sound effects not working
  • Bubble physics inconsistent - balls miss or go wrong direction
  • Game locked up after 5 lives played

Requested features

9 requests
  • 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
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  • Ability to send and receive lives from friends
  • Fix Facebook synchronization across devices
  • Hints and help system for difficult levels
  • Larger instruction text for readability

Bubble Pirate Shooter !

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Bubble Epic

One-time9
  • 3 Cash$0.99
  • 6 Cash$1.99
  • 14 Cash$4.99
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  • 15 Cash2 variants$4.99
  • 30 Cash$9.99
  • 33 Cash$9.99
  • 75 Cash$19.99
  • 95 Cash$29.99
  • 160 Cash$49.99
1 purchases

Bubble Pirate Shooter !

One-time1
  • Remove all ADS from the game$1.99

Questions

Is Bubble Epic free?
Bubble Epic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Pirate Shooter ! free?
Bubble Pirate Shooter ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Epic or Bubble Pirate Shooter !?
Bubble Pirate Shooter ! is rated higher. Bubble Epic averages 4.2 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while Bubble Pirate Shooter ! averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Bubble Epic or Bubble Pirate Shooter ! have ads?
Both Bubble Epic and Bubble Pirate Shooter ! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Epic or Bubble Pirate Shooter !?
Bubble Epic ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bubble Pirate Shooter ! every 18 months. Most recently, Bubble Epic was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bubble Pirate Shooter ! on November 3, 2026.

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