Comparison

Bubble Shooter vs Bubble Cube 2

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

Head to head
About

Bubble Shooter

Blast colorful bubbles to rescue adorable baby pandas trapped by an evil baboon. Strategize your pops, use powerful boosters, and conquer thousands of challenging levels. Connect with friends for special rewards and events.

Highlights
  • Blast and match 3 bubbles
  • Rescue baby pandas
  • Thousands of challenging levels
  • Use power-ups and boosters
  • Special events and rewards
  • Connect with friends
Features
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The best bubble shooter game! Blast bubbles, save baby pandas! Play now for free! Plan your every pop to rescue cute baby pandas! An evil baboon has kidnapped & trapped precious panda pups in the jungle. Blast, match, and pop bubbles to help beat him & return the cubs to their worried mother! Work your way through increasingly challenging puzzles and employ the power of the elements to help you in your Panda Pop quest. Use epic bubble shooter power ups to free the pups… combine them for even greater effect! FEATURES: 4000+ levels with uniquely challenging obstacles Check back often for new events and free rewards Use power ups to make smart moves Match 3 bubbles & fill lanterns to create supercharged matches PLUS: This game is social! Connect to Facebook & play Panda Pop with friends! Enjoy special rewards & events all the time! Connect seamlessly across multiple devices and platforms! Get poppin' on your iPhone or iPad today... LIKE: On Facebook to get the latest news and rewards! FOLLOW: @playpandapop SUPPORT: https://jamcity.helpshift.com/a/panda-pop/ Please Note! While Panda Pop is free to play and enjoy, some in-game items and functions can be purchased for real money. If you don't want this option enabled, please disable in-app purchases. www.sgn.com/privacy DEVELOPER INFO: Jam City is the leading developer in truly cross-platform social gaming! Chart-topping hits include Cookie Jam, Sugar Smash: Book of Life, Juice Jam, Genies & Gems, and so many more! Check out our other free match 3 puzzle games! You'll love to swap, match, and crunch through ever expanding levels and events. Check back often to see all the new candy, cake, and sweet treats that we've added! You'll love to crush through each sweet puzzle. Begin your adventure on one of our free match three puzzle games today! PANDA POP, the PANDA POP logo, the Baby Panda Design, the PANDA POP characters, and related indicia are registered and/or unregistered trademarks and copyrights of Jam City, Inc. and may not be used without permission. © 2022, Jam City Inc. All rights reserved.

About

Bubble Cube 2

Engage in a fast-paced puzzle game where you match colors to pop bubbles and clear the board. Enjoy quick rounds with smooth controls and strategic gameplay featuring power-ups and bonuses.

Highlights
  • Match colors to pop bubbles
  • Quick rounds, 1-2 minutes
  • Fast animations and smooth controls
  • Strategic power-ups and bonus balls
  • Streak bonuses for clearing rows
  • Combo meter for tactical play
Features
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Big combos. Bigger scores. Endless bubble-popping fun. Every shot counts in Bubble Cube 2, the colorful puzzle game where every move can spark massive combos and big scores. Line up the perfect shot, create satisfying bubble clears, and make strategic plays to finish on top. How to Play Pop matching bubbles to earn points. Clear every bubble of a color for huge bonuses, use unique Power-ups, and build combo streaks to earn even more points. Compete with Friends Every puzzle is a new opportunity to build huge combos and earn the highest score. Invite your friends to join the fun and see who can climb the leaderboard. Why You'll Love Bubble Cube 2 - Colorful puzzle challenges - Head-to-head competition with friends - Unique Power-ups - Satisfying combos and bonus scores Can you master every board and rise to the top? Download Bubble Cube 2 today and start popping!

Screenshots

Bubble Shooter4 screens
Bubble Cube 23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bubble Shooter at 487K against Bubble Cube 2's 3.6K. Bubble Shooter also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#126 vs unranked). Bubble Cube 2's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 60%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Shooter sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Cube 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bubble Shooter against 4.7 for Bubble Cube 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 487K ratings behind it against 3.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Bubble Shooter's written reviews are positive against 81% of Bubble Cube 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, Bubble Cube 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Bubble Shooter versus Bubble Cube 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble ShooterBubble Cube 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (487K ratings)4.7 (3.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews80.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings487K — better3.6K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#126 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB226 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJam City, Inc.Tether Studios, LLC

Customer experience

Bubble Shooter

All ratings487,240 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews934 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral11.5%
Negative28.6%

Bubble Cube 2

All ratings3,564 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews586 reviews
Positive80.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative16.0%

User reviews

Bubble Shooter

From 487K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🐼 Cute and fun game
  • 👍 Easy to play
  • 🎨 Visually appealing
  • 🕰️ Relaxing experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🤑 Aggressive monetization tactics
  • 🕰️ Slow progress without spending money
  • 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🔍 Inconsistent scoring and difficulty

Bubble Cube 2

From 3.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive game
  • 🚀 Challenging but fair gameplay
  • 💰 Opportunity to win real money
  • 🧠 Keeps the mind sharp
  • 🤝 Competitive against real players

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and app issues
  • 💰 Difficult to consistently win money
  • 🤔 Unclear scoring and bonus systems
  • 🤨 Concerns about fairness and rigged matches
  • 🤑 High entry fees compared to winnings

Bugs and requests

Bubble Shooter

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Bubbles not registering correctly
  • Game freezing and losing progress
  • Purchased items and boosters disappearing
  • Inconsistent ad rewards

Requested features

4 requests
  • Skip button for frustrating levels
  • More reward options for free players
  • Improved customer support responsiveness
  • Better balance between free and paid content

Bubble Cube 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during gameplay
  • Inability to cancel or abort matches
  • Inconsistent performance on iOS 15
  • Issues with account registration and login

Requested features

5 requests
  • More ways to earn tickets and trophies
  • Improved aim and targeting controls
  • Ability to play multiple tournaments concurrently
  • Clearer explanation of scoring and bonus mechanics
  • Fairer matchmaking and less dominant top players

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Bubble Shooter

One-time11
  • XS coin pack$0.99
  • Baby Panda Bundle 1$1.99
  • XS+ Sale Pack$1.99
Show 8 more
  • Piggy Bank 03$2.99
  • S coin pack$2.99
  • M coin pack$4.99
  • M Coin Pack$4.99
  • L coin pack 30% sale$6.99
  • Sun Bundle$6.99
  • L coin pack$9.99
  • XL coin pack$19.99
10 purchases

Bubble Cube 2

One-time10
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 5 Energy$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • No Ads 7-Days$2.99
  • Double Energy 30-days$4.99
  • 3,000 Coins$4.99
  • No Ads 30-Days$6.99
  • 50 Energy$8.99
  • 15,000 Coins$19.99
  • 45,000 Coins$49.99

Questions

Is Bubble Shooter free?
Bubble Shooter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Cube 2 free?
Bubble Cube 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter or Bubble Cube 2?
Bubble Cube 2 is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 487K ratings, while Bubble Cube 2 averages 4.7 from 3.6K ratings.
Do Bubble Shooter or Bubble Cube 2 have ads?
Both Bubble Shooter and Bubble Cube 2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter or Bubble Cube 2?
Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubble Cube 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bubble Cube 2 on September 24, 2026.

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