# Bubble Witch 2 Saga vs The Bubble Buster

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bubble Witch 2 Saga at monthly against The Bubble Buster's every 7 months. Bubble Witch 2 Saga also leads on ratings volume (65K vs 459) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). The Bubble Buster's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 55%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Witch 2 Saga sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and The Bubble Buster sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Witch 2 Saga holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Witch 2 Saga has 65K ratings behind it against 459, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Bubble Witch 2 Saga's written reviews are positive against 72% of The Bubble Buster's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bubble Witch 2 Saga ships an update monthly, The Bubble Buster every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Witch 2 Saga | The Bubble Buster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-witch-2-saga/id834393815/reviews)** | [4.4 (459 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bubble-buster/id848523747/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 459 |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | **72.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 336 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [King](https://appshunter.io/developer/526656015) | [G Soft Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/807115215) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Witch 2 Saga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-witch-2-saga/id834393815)

Embark on a magical bubble-shooting puzzle adventure to help Stella and her cats defeat dark spirits. Travel the realm, bursting bubbles to win levels and restore Witch Country. Compete with friends for the highest score in this enchanting saga.

**Highlights:** Bubble shooting puzzle adventure, Hundreds of magical levels, New and improved game modes, Enchanting graphics, Special boosters and bubbles, Sync game across devices, Leaderboards

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XS Gold Bars package | $0.99 | one-time |
| XS Gold Bars package | $1.99 | one-time |
| S Gold Bars package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| M Gold Bars package | $5.99 | one-time |
| S Gold Bars package | $5.99 | one-time |
| L Gold Bars package | $9.99 | one-time |
| M Gold Bars package | $11.99 | one-time |
| XL Gold Bars package | $19.99 | one-time |
| L Gold Bar package | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Detailed graphics
- 💡 Interesting levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Monetization concerns
- 🕰️ Levels too difficult without boosters

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to play new levels on iPad after iOS update
- Game freezes at certain levels
- Lives and rewards disappearing
- Connectivity issues with server

**Requested features**

- More free lives and coins
- Ability to sync progress across devices
- Fix team challenges and rewards
- Improve ad experience


### The Bubble Buster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bubble-buster/id848523747)

A fun and addictive bubble-popping game with multiple modes and customization options. Tap groups of bubbles to clear them and earn points, with increasing challenges and special features. Enjoy a visually appealing experience with various styles and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Multiple game modes (Classic, Time, Zen, Quest), Hundreds of levels with special bubbles, Portrait and landscape orientation, Customizable bubble styles and backgrounds, Enhanced statistics and achievements, Online leaderboards and cloud save

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 9 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 30 Levels - Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Zen Game Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 160 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads & Unlock Features | $5.99 | one-time |
| 330 Gold | $8.99 | one-time |
| 700 Gold | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gold | $27.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Witch 2 Saga free?

Bubble Witch 2 Saga is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Bubble Buster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Witch 2 Saga or The Bubble Buster?

Bubble Witch 2 Saga is rated higher. Bubble Witch 2 Saga averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while The Bubble Buster averages 4.4 from 459 ratings.

### Do Bubble Witch 2 Saga or The Bubble Buster have ads?

Both Bubble Witch 2 Saga and The Bubble Buster show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Witch 2 Saga or The Bubble Buster?

Bubble Witch 2 Saga ships an update monthly, and The Bubble Buster every 7 months. Most recently, Bubble Witch 2 Saga was updated on September 26, 2026 and The Bubble Buster 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.*