# Bubble Shooter 4.0! vs Bubble Bust! 2

The clearest difference is ads: Bubble Shooter 4.0! at none against Bubble Bust! 2's shown. Bubble Shooter 4.0! also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). Bubble Bust! 2's advantage is ratings volume (917 vs 34). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Shooter 4.0! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Bust! 2 sells 9 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 4.7 for Bubble Bust! 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Bust! 2 has 917 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 83% of Bubble Bust! 2's.

Bubble Shooter 4.0! ships an update fortnightly, Bubble Bust! 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Shooter 4.0! | Bubble Bust! 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-shooter-40/id951492144/reviews) | **[4.7 (917 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-bust-2-bubble-shooter/id1164067631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **917** |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 82.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pedro Navarro](https://appshunter.io/developer/391493904) | [GOES International AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/381342316) |

## 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 Bust! 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-bust-2-bubble-shooter/id1164067631)

Engage in a highly addictive bubble-popping adventure with hundreds of levels across six unique worlds. Utilize powerful boosters and overcome challenging bosses in various exciting game modes. Compete with friends and players worldwide for the highest score.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of levels across 6 worlds, Over 30 unique bubbles and obstacles, Four exciting gaming modes, Powerful boosters and energy orbs, Weekly tournaments and global leaderboards, Challenging bosses with unique skills

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XS Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack Large | $1.99 | one-time |
| XS Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| S Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| M Coins Pack Super Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| M Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| L Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| XL Coins Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕰 Calming and relaxing experience
- 💻 Unlimited levels and replayability
- 🎨 Vibrant and appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of instructions or help
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 💰 Excessive advertisements
- 🔒 Progress reset issues

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not loading properly
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Incorrect scoring and star ratings

**Requested features**

- More challenging boss levels
- Ability to retry failed levels
- Option to disable advertisements
- Synchronization between devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Shooter 4.0! free?

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

### Is Bubble Bust! 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Shooter 4.0! or Bubble Bust! 2?

Bubble Bust! 2 is rated higher. Bubble Shooter 4.0! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Bubble Bust! 2 averages 4.7 from 917 ratings.

### Do Bubble Shooter 4.0! or Bubble Bust! 2 have ads?

Bubble Bust! 2 shows ads; Bubble Shooter 4.0! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Shooter 4.0! or Bubble Bust! 2?

Bubble Shooter 4.0! ships an update fortnightly, and Bubble Bust! 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bubble Shooter 4.0! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bubble Bust! 2 on November 3, 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.*