# Bubble Shooter vs BUBBLE BOBBLE classic

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bubble Shooter at 487K against BUBBLE BOBBLE classic's 495. Bubble Shooter also leads on chart position (#119 vs unranked). BUBBLE BOBBLE classic's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 60%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooter sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and BUBBLE BOBBLE classic sells 6 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 4.5 for BUBBLE BOBBLE classic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 487K ratings behind it against 495, 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 73% of BUBBLE BOBBLE classic's.

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, BUBBLE BOBBLE classic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter | BUBBLE BOBBLE classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (487K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-panda-pop/id700970012/reviews)** | [4.5 (495 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-bobble-classic/id1497822213/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **487K** | 495 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **73.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 255 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jam City, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290671617) | [MOBIRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/349276666) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Shooter

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

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #138 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 BOBBLE classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-bobble-classic/id1497822213)

Relive the classic arcade experience with this beloved title. Capture enemies in bubbles and defeat them using intuitive controls. Discover power-ups and special bubbles to aid your quest through challenging stages.

**Highlights:** Capture enemies with bubbles, Automatic shot function, Collect alphabet bubbles for extra lives, Power-up items to enhance abilities, Special bubbles with unique effects, Unlockable super game mode

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase 300 Dia | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 500 Dia | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 1,100 Dia | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 3,600 Dia | $29.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 6,500 Dia | $49.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 15,000 Dia | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Authentic arcade experience
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 💯 Brings back childhood memories
- 🕹️ Classic game mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Clunky touch controls
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing character
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Unresponsive controls
- Graphical glitches and visual issues

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Customizable controls
- Save progress and continue later
- Two-player mode
- Level select or checkpoint system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

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

### Is BUBBLE BOBBLE classic free?

BUBBLE BOBBLE classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter or BUBBLE BOBBLE classic?

Bubble Shooter is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 487K ratings, while BUBBLE BOBBLE classic averages 4.5 from 495 ratings.

### Do Bubble Shooter or BUBBLE BOBBLE classic have ads?

Both Bubble Shooter and BUBBLE BOBBLE classic show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter or BUBBLE BOBBLE classic?

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, and BUBBLE BOBBLE classic fortnightly. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on September 26, 2026 and BUBBLE BOBBLE classic on September 25, 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.*