# Bubble Shooter vs Bubble Star Plus

Bubble Shooter and Bubble Star Plus both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Bubble Star Plus's written reviews are positive against 60% of Bubble Shooter's. Bubble Shooter's advantage is ratings volume (489K vs 553) and chart position (#126 vs unranked). 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 Star Plus sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Star Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 489K ratings behind it against 553, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Bubble Shooter's written reviews are positive against 88% of Bubble Star Plus's.

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, Bubble Star Plus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter | Bubble Star Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (489K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-panda-pop/id700970012/reviews) | **[4.8 (553 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-star-plus-bubblepop/id1526619922/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **489K** | 553 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **87.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | — |
| Size | 261 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jam City, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290671617) | [GoEun Choi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526619924) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Shooter

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

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #142 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 Star Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-star-plus-bubblepop/id1526619922)

Engage in a classic bubble-shooting puzzle experience with over 2000 levels. Aim, match, and pop colored bubbles to clear the screen and overcome challenging obstacles. This stress-relief game offers a fun and addictive way to pass the time for all ages.

**Highlights:** 2000+ puzzle levels, Offline play (no WiFi needed), Classic bubble blast mechanics, Brain-challenging yet easy to learn, Unlockable boosters, Fun for all ages

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 780 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1560 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1350 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2700 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2850 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5700 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant and distinguishable colors
- ⏱️ Quick and relaxing games
- 🎯 Fair aim and not too easy or hard

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Ads can be intrusive and disruptive
- 🎮 Progression becomes too difficult without spending money
- 🎨 Limited color bubble variety at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Bubble color changes unexpectedly
- Game crashes or freezes at times

**Requested features**

- Skip ad option after a certain time
- More new levels and game modes
- Improved level progression and difficulty curve


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

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

### Is Bubble Star Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter or Bubble Star Plus?

Bubble Star Plus is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 489K ratings, while Bubble Star Plus averages 4.8 from 553 ratings.

### Do Bubble Shooter or Bubble Star Plus have ads?

Both Bubble Shooter and Bubble Star Plus show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter or Bubble Star Plus?

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubble Star Plus every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on October 28, 2026 and Bubble Star Plus on October 27, 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.*