# Bubble Heroes vs Captain Bubble 2

The clearest difference is rating: Captain Bubble 2 at 5.0 against Bubble Heroes's 4.4. Bubble Heroes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Heroes sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Captain Bubble 2 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Captain Bubble 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Heroes | Captain Bubble 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-heroes-starfish-rescue/id926901164/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-bubble-2-master/id6737189944/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 202 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fat Fish Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/720681354) | [Beijing Star Halo Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/500676809) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-heroes-starfish-rescue/id926901164)

Embark on an underwater adventure to rescue starfish from an evil octopus. Explore vibrant coral lands, conquer over 390 challenging levels, and enjoy various game modes. Compete with friends and utilize powerful boosts to save the reef.

**Highlights:** Over 390 challenging levels, Multiple underwater worlds, Variety of game modes (Save the Starfish, Collect the Top, Avoid the Current), Defeat evil Boris the octopus, Powerful boosts, Play against friends, Cross-play on mobile and tablet

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Bundle Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 6 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 7 | $94.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful graphics
- 👍 Easy to learn
- ✨ Well-designed levels
- 💯 Good for time-wasting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 😩 Game freezes
- ✋ Unresponsive developers
- 💸 Pay-to-win mechanics
- ❌ Levels become impossible

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at hundreds
- Crashes at level 138
- Crashes at level 65
- Game crashes on startup
- Game stuck on beginning after update

**Requested features**

- Unlimited lives and bubbles
- More levels
- Fix bugs and crashes
- Faster developer response
- Improve game balance


### Captain Bubble 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-bubble-2-master/id6737189944)

Embark on a bubble-popping adventure in a dreamy underwater world. Solve challenging levels with strategic gameplay and magical items. Perfect for casual players and puzzle enthusiasts seeking relaxation and a test of skill.

**Highlights:** Dreamy underwater graphics, Massive, challenging levels, Magical power-up items, Innovative bubble-popping gameplay, Suitable for casual and strategic players

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Value Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Heroes free?

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

### Is Captain Bubble 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Heroes or Captain Bubble 2?

Captain Bubble 2 is rated higher. Bubble Heroes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Captain Bubble 2 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Bubble Heroes or Captain Bubble 2 have ads?

Captain Bubble 2 shows ads; Bubble Heroes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Heroes or Captain Bubble 2?

Bubble Heroes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Captain Bubble 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Heroes was updated on November 1, 2026 and Captain Bubble 2 on October 30, 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.*