# Bubble Shooter vs Bubble Pop

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Shooter at 4.6 against Bubble Pop's 4.1. Bubble Shooter also leads on ratings volume (487K vs 2.9K) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Bubble Pop's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 Pop sells 6 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shooter has 487K ratings behind it against 2.9K, 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 Bubble Pop's.

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, Bubble Pop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter | Bubble Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (487K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-panda-pop/id700970012/reviews)** | [4.1 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-shoot-bubbles/id997700435/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **487K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 57.5% 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 | **#119** | — |
| Size | 255 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jam City, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290671617) | [Ilyon Dynamics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/604044223) |

## 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 Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pop-shoot-bubbles/id997700435)

Blast colored balls by matching three or more of the same color in this classic and addicting puzzle game. Solve thousands of challenging levels, utilize cool boosters, and plan your moves to clear the board. Enjoy unlimited lives and play anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Thousands of puzzle levels, Match 3 or more colored bubbles, Unlock powerful boosts and power-ups, Unlimited lives, Play offline (no wifi needed), Suitable for kids and adults

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coin Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful graphics
- ⏱️ Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty progression issues
- 🔧 Technical problems and crashes
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🎨 Confusing color scheme

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Progress not saving properly
- Inconsistent color recognition
- Ads interfering with gameplay

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to save/bank power-ups
- Smoother scrolling and navigation
- Improved ad implementation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter free?

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

### Is Bubble Pop free?

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

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

Bubble Shooter is rated higher. Bubble Shooter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 487K ratings, while Bubble Pop averages 4.1 from 2.9K ratings.

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

Both Bubble Shooter and Bubble Pop show ads.

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

Bubble Shooter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubble Pop every 2 months. Most recently, Bubble Shooter was updated on September 26, 2026 and Bubble Pop on September 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.*