Comparison

JP IDOL vs Bubble Shooting Robots

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

JP IDOL

Guide fans to shake hands with their favorite Japanese pop idols by tapping the screen. Experience the unique connection between idols and their supporters in this interactive game.

Highlights
  • Tap to guide fans
  • Interactive idol experience
  • Fan-idol connection
  • Unique gameplay mechanic
Features
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The Japanese pop idol group is holding their handshaking event, and the fans are waiting in line. You guide them by tapping the screen, so each fan can shake hands with his/her favorite idol. But, who is this idol group anyway? What are they? Here is the blog post from the website "Kotacky" that explains a little about them: ------------------------------------------------------------ JP IDOL: Awakening By Lodi Dnegel Everyone who knows DOT8x8 (dee-oh-tee eyt bahy eyt) would tell you that it would be just a matter of time before they would become top Japanese idols, and that time is now. “Each member of the group is just like a dot, but, once they start performing together, these dots become a line, or even a piece of art.“ Ryuichi Kamiya, CEO of the EGG Management, the talent agency of DOT8x8, described the idol group like this: “And, I still don’t know how popular DOT8x8 will become. They don’t know about themselves yet, or what role each member should take in the group; which hue to be colored to create their own art.” “That’s where the fans will get involved: Coloring their idols.” “I’d be more than happy if I could be part of the process in making the DOT8x8 masterpiece: The fans created art.” I had an eye on DOT8x8 since they first made their debut, and they definitely put priority on their communication with fans. Therefore, the handshaking events are very important for them. Kamiya himself goes there as a member of the event staff and guides each fan to be able to shake hands with his/her favorite idol. “Naturally, DOT8x8 hold their handshaking events often to create art between their fans and them. By meeting their fans, the group gains confidence through fan support in hope they will grow better. As pop idols, they should be grateful for fan support and try not to take it for granted.” As their manager, Kamiya explained his thoughts on their handshaking events with great enthusiasm at the end of the interview. “Thank you for supporting DOT8x8. We hold handshaking events at the YOBU department store regularly. We hope everyone comes to these events to get to know the group, especially those who have never heard of DOT8x8 before.” Although DOT8x8 does not get the recognition it deserves, Ryuichi Kamiya says with glint in his eye, “but they will be soon.” I thought the same thing after seeing their fans' enthusiasm at their handshaking event.

About

Bubble Shooting Robots

Engage in a bubble-popping battle against enemy waves using a customizable robot and a bubble cannon. Earn points and coins by popping multiple bubbles simultaneously, and upgrade your cannon as you defeat bosses. This game offers a fun, de-stressing, and relaxing experience.

Highlights
  • Choose your robot character
  • Bubble cannon upgrades
  • Score points and coins
  • Defeat boss enemies
  • Relaxing gameplay
Features
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Choose your robot and get ready to fight waves of enemies with your bubble cannon. The more bubbles you pop at the same time, the more points and coins you will get. Your bubble cannon improves every time you defeat a boss, but your enemies will also become more and more powerful. Bubble Shooting Robots, in addition to being a fun and entertaining game, is de-stressing and relaxing. Who doesn't enjoy popping bubbles?

Screenshots

JP IDOL4 screens
Bubble Shooting Robots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JP IDOL at none against Bubble Shooting Robots's 1. JP IDOL also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). Bubble Shooting Robots's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 92%). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooting Robots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JP IDOL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for JP IDOL against 5.0 for Bubble Shooting Robots. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of JP IDOL's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bubble Shooting Robots's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JP IDOL ships an update every 6 weeks, Bubble Shooting Robots every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
JP IDOL versus Bubble Shooting Robots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJP IDOLBubble Shooting Robots
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKikaku Damashii, IncBaviux Apps & Games SL.

Customer experience

JP IDOL

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

Bubble Shooting Robots

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

JP IDOL

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Bubble Shooting Robots

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99

Questions

Is JP IDOL free?
JP IDOL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bubble Shooting Robots free?
Bubble Shooting Robots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, JP IDOL or Bubble Shooting Robots?
JP IDOL and Bubble Shooting Robots are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do JP IDOL or Bubble Shooting Robots have ads?
Bubble Shooting Robots shows ads; JP IDOL does not.
Which is updated more often, JP IDOL or Bubble Shooting Robots?
JP IDOL ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bubble Shooting Robots every 5 months. Most recently, JP IDOL was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bubble Shooting Robots on August 15, 2026.

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