# Bubble Shooter vs Bubble Cube 2

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter | Bubble Cube 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (487K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-panda-pop/id700970012/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-cube-2/id1141756722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **487K** | 3.6K |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **80.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | — |
| Size | 255 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jam City, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290671617) | [Tether Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/961843822) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-panda-pop/id700970012)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #143 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XS coin pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Baby Panda Bundle 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| XS+ Sale Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 03 | $2.99 | one-time |
| S coin pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| M coin pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| M Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| L coin pack 30% sale | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sun Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| L coin pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| XL coin pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-cube-2/id1141756722)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 7-Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Energy 30-days | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 30-Days | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 Energy | $8.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 45,000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*