# Bubble Shooter vs Inside Out Thought Bubbles

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Shooter at 4.6 against Inside Out Thought Bubbles's 4.2. Bubble Shooter also leads on ratings volume (489K vs 9.6K) and chart position (#136 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooter sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Inside Out Thought Bubbles sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Shooter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 489K ratings behind it against 9.6K, 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 57% of Inside Out Thought Bubbles's.

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, Inside Out Thought Bubbles fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter | Inside Out Thought Bubbles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (489K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-panda-pop/id700970012/reviews)** | [4.2 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inside-out-thought-bubbles/id918780702/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **489K** | 9.6K |
| Positive reviews | **59.9% of reviews** | 56.7% 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 | **#136** | — |
| Size | 261 MB | 470 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) | [Kongregate](https://appshunter.io/developer/491569846) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Shooter

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

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #150 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


### Inside Out Thought Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inside-out-thought-bubbles/id918780702)

Embark on a bubble-shooting adventure inspired by Disney and Pixar's Inside Out. Match and burst memory bubbles, unlock characters, and utilize unique emotion-based powers to overcome challenges across various film-inspired locations. Enjoy stunning animation and voice acting from the movie.

**Highlights:** Match and shoot memory bubbles, Unlock characters and levels, Harness emotion-based powers, Unleash special power-ups, Overcome obstacles with boosters, Immersive 3D animation and voice acting

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 13 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 11 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 6 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack 6 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 7 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 8 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Vibrant graphics and animations
- 🕹️ Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 💫 Faithful to the Inside Out movie
- 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack and sound effects
- 🕰️ Relaxing and stress-relieving experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty progressing without in-app purchases
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔌 Power-up bugs and inconsistencies
- 🕰️ Long wait times to replenish lives

**Reported bugs**

- Fear power-up not functioning properly
- Skill shot targets not registering correctly
- Shooter freezing and unable to fire shots
- Levels displaying incorrect information
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add save/restore progress functionality
- Introduce new levels and characters from Inside Out 2
- Provide an ad-free paid version of the game
- Improve responsiveness and stability of the app
- Allow customization of the gameplay experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

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

### Is Inside Out Thought Bubbles free?

Inside Out Thought Bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter or Inside Out Thought Bubbles?

Bubble Shooter is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 489K ratings, while Inside Out Thought Bubbles averages 4.2 from 9.6K ratings.

### Do Bubble Shooter or Inside Out Thought Bubbles have ads?

Both Bubble Shooter and Inside Out Thought Bubbles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter or Inside Out Thought Bubbles?

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Inside Out Thought Bubbles fortnightly. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on October 23, 2026 and Inside Out Thought Bubbles on October 23, 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.*