# Bubble Shooter vs Bubble Cloud

The clearest difference is chart position: Bubble Shooter at #128 against Bubble Cloud's unranked. Bubble Shooter also leads on ratings volume (489K vs 64K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooter sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Cloud sells 11 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 Cloud. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 489K ratings behind it against 64K, 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 68% of Bubble Cloud's.

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, Bubble Cloud monthly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter | Bubble Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (489K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-panda-pop/id700970012/reviews) | **[4.7 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-cloud-spin-and-pop/id806904019/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **489K** | 64K |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **67.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#128** | — |
| Size | 261 MB | 343 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jam City, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290671617) | [Valas Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/806904022) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Shooter

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

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #144 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 Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-cloud-spin-and-pop/id806904019)

Experience the original spinning bubble shooter puzzle game with unlimited lives and no ads. Blast your way through over 1500 levels, discover new worlds, and enjoy strategic gameplay that's both relaxing and addictive. Engage in daily puzzles and seasonal events for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Spin & Shoot mechanics, No ads, Unlimited lives, 1500+ levels, Brain training puzzles, Engaging events

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Spin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Color Bomb Booster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Spin 5-pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Laser 5-pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Spin 10-pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Laser 10-pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Spin 25-pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Laser 25-pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Laser 100-pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| Super Spin 100-pack | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
- 🕰️ Relaxing and enjoyable time-passer
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 🎉 Sense of accomplishment when progressing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Difficult to progress without purchasing boosters
- 🤖 Perceived unfairness and cheating by the game
- 🔁 Repetitive and frustrating at higher levels
- 🔋 Loss of progress and boosters when away from the game
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior of laser and spinner boosters
- Levels resetting unexpectedly, causing loss of progress
- Ads continuing to play after exiting or during gameplay

**Requested features**

- More opportunities to earn boosters without spending money
- Option to trade in unused boosters for more useful ones
- Ability to save progress and resume levels later
- More level variety and new challenges
- Improved user interface and controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

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

### Is Bubble Cloud free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter or Bubble Cloud?

Bubble Cloud is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 489K ratings, while Bubble Cloud averages 4.7 from 64K ratings.

### Do Bubble Shooter or Bubble Cloud have ads?

Both Bubble Shooter and Bubble Cloud show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter or Bubble Cloud?

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubble Cloud monthly. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on October 28, 2026 and Bubble Cloud on October 28, 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.*