# Spin Bubble ：Ball Shooter vs Bubble Around

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Spin Bubble ：Ball Shooter at 1.4K against Bubble Around's 15. Spin Bubble ：Ball Shooter also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spin Bubble ：Ball Shooter sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Bubble Around sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Spin Bubble ：Ball Shooter against 4.6 for Bubble Around. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spin Bubble ：Ball Shooter has 1.4K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Spin Bubble ：Ball Shooter ships an update every 10 days, Bubble Around fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spin Bubble ：Ball Shooter | Bubble Around |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-bubble-ball-shooter/id6727012121/reviews)** | [4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-around/id6746120923/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 253 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BRAINWAVE MC PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707548545) | [Stephan Eijer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541316467) |

## What reviewers say

### Spin Bubble ：Ball Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-bubble-ball-shooter/id6727012121)

This game combines classic bubble shooting with innovative spinning mechanics. Explore underwater worlds, solve puzzles, and collect unique marine creatures. Enjoy two exciting gameplay modes with hundreds of levels and daily rewards.

**Highlights:** Two gameplay modes: Classic Pop and Spin & Shoot, Collect unique marine creatures, Explore underwater realms, Daily rewards and challenges, Powerful boosters and unique bubbles, Over 8000 levels

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscribe | $3.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Subscribe | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 Months Subscribe | $36.99 | per year |
| 300 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lightning x 10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Laser x 10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spin x 10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |


### Bubble Around

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-around/id6746120923)

Engage in a unique bubble shooter experience where you burst bubbles from the inside out. Strategically aim and clear the playfield by matching three or more of the same color, removing connected non-matching bubbles to achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Inside-out bubble bursting gameplay, Strategic aiming with laser line, Match-3 or more for removal, Clear connected non-matching bubbles, Dynamic, distracting background, Limited free passes for penalties

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5KCurrency | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15KCurrency | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Booster Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Live Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| 50K Currency | $8.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Pack | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spin Bubble ：Ball Shooter free?

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

### Is Bubble Around free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spin Bubble ：Ball Shooter or Bubble Around?

Spin Bubble ：Ball Shooter is rated higher. Spin Bubble ：Ball Shooter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Bubble Around averages 4.6 from 15 ratings.

### Do Spin Bubble ：Ball Shooter or Bubble Around have ads?

Both Spin Bubble ：Ball Shooter and Bubble Around show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spin Bubble ：Ball Shooter or Bubble Around?

Spin Bubble ：Ball Shooter ships an update every 10 days, and Bubble Around fortnightly. Most recently, Spin Bubble ：Ball Shooter was updated on October 22, 2026 and Bubble Around on October 9, 2026.

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