# Bubble Witch 2 Saga vs Bubble Struggle

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bubble Witch 2 Saga at 65K against Bubble Struggle's 245. Bubble Witch 2 Saga also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Bubble Struggle's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 55%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Witch 2 Saga sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Struggle sells 6 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 — 4.7 for Bubble Witch 2 Saga against 4.7 for Bubble Struggle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Witch 2 Saga has 65K ratings behind it against 245, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Bubble Witch 2 Saga's written reviews are positive against 74% of Bubble Struggle's.

Bubble Witch 2 Saga ships an update monthly, Bubble Struggle every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Witch 2 Saga | Bubble Struggle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-witch-2-saga/id834393815/reviews) | [4.7 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-struggle-adventures/id947676130/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 245 |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 336 MB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [King](https://appshunter.io/developer/526656015) | [One up games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595343462) |

## 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


### Bubble Struggle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-struggle-adventures/id947676130)

Embark on an adventure in this classic arcade game, the sequel to a highly popular online title. Navigate through 97 unique levels, utilize 5 different weapons and 7 helpful items to overcome challenges and defeat the boss.

**Highlights:** 97 unique levels, Boss level, 5 weapons, 7 items, Challenge friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250 c | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 c | $1.99 | one-time |
| 600 c | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full game | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3000 c | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great nostalgic game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Faithful port of the original
- 🎉 Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for full game access
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Slow lives refill
- 💰 In-app purchases feel excessive

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading past title screen
- Levels not progressing as expected
- Inconsistent coin rewards

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Multiplayer mode
- Power-ups and upgrades
- Improved controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Witch 2 Saga free?

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

### Is Bubble Struggle free?

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

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

Bubble Witch 2 Saga and Bubble Struggle are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 65K and 245 ratings respectively.

### Do Bubble Witch 2 Saga or Bubble Struggle have ads?

Both Bubble Witch 2 Saga and Bubble Struggle show ads.

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

Bubble Witch 2 Saga ships an update monthly, and Bubble Struggle every 4 months. Most recently, Bubble Witch 2 Saga was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bubble Struggle on August 8, 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.*