# Bubble Shooter 4.0! vs Bubble Shoot Magic

The clearest difference is ads: Bubble Shooter 4.0! at none against Bubble Shoot Magic's shown. Bubble Shooter 4.0! also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Bubble Shoot Magic's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 34). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooter 4.0! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Shoot Magic sells 13 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 — 4.6 for Bubble Shooter 4.0! against 4.6 for Bubble Shoot Magic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Shoot Magic has 1.5K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Bubble Shooter 4.0!'s written reviews are positive against 93% of Bubble Shoot Magic's.

Bubble Shooter 4.0! ships an update fortnightly, Bubble Shoot Magic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter 4.0! | Bubble Shoot Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-40/id951492144/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shoot-magic/id1140629728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | **93.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pedro Navarro](https://appshunter.io/developer/391493904) | [MadOverGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140588777) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Shooter 4.0!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-40/id951492144)

A classic bubble-popping puzzle game with hundreds of handmade levels and multiple game modes. Enjoy customizable graphics and compete globally for high scores. Play offline anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** 570 handmade levels, Special bubbles with effects, 3 game modes (levels, timed, daily challenge), Offline play supported, Global leaderboards, HD graphics, Customizable appearance

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack of Bullion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Bullion | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Bullion | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Bag of Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| All Levels | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Bullion | $13.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Coins | $25.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎯 Challenging levels
- 🕰 Great time-waster
- 👍 Variety of levels and challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Progression blocked by in-app purchases
- 📺 Excessive and disruptive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with updates
- 🔍 Difficult to earn in-game currency

**Reported bugs**

- Daily rewards not working as expected
- Levels made harder with updates
- Redirects to App Store during gameplay
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More free levels
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
- Improve progression system
- Fix bugs and glitches


### Bubble Shoot Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shoot-magic/id1140629728)

Embark on a magical adventure to rescue captured witchy friends by popping colorful bubbles. Travel through enchanted lands, defeat monsters, and utilize special boosters to overcome challenging levels. Enjoy daily rewards and compete with friends in this engaging puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Match 3 bubbles to pop, Rescue witchy friends, Defeat boss monsters, Explore new worlds, Unlock game boosters, Daily quests and rewards

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Up | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level Up | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| Larger Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Largest Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Enjoyable
- 👍 Addictive
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Impossible to win certain levels
- 🐛 Freezes and crashes
- 💰 Not enough ways to earn coins
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Levels freezing and unable to progress
- Incompatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and updates
- Better rewards and help for difficult levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter 4.0! free?

Bubble Shooter 4.0! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bubble Shoot Magic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter 4.0! or Bubble Shoot Magic?

Bubble Shoot Magic is rated higher. Bubble Shooter 4.0! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Bubble Shoot Magic averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Bubble Shooter 4.0! or Bubble Shoot Magic have ads?

Bubble Shoot Magic shows ads; Bubble Shooter 4.0! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter 4.0! or Bubble Shoot Magic?

Bubble Shooter 4.0! ships an update fortnightly, and Bubble Shoot Magic every 2 months. Most recently, Bubble Shooter 4.0! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bubble Shoot Magic on October 21, 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.*