# Bubble Buster

> Hours of fun bubble popping!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id318267805](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id318267805)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id318267805`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** North Sky Games
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (52 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.3.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-17
- **First published:** 2009-07-11
- **Size:** 243 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bubble-buster/id318267805)
- **Website:** [http://www.northskygames.com](http://www.northskygames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.northskygames.com/Privacy.html](http://www.northskygames.com/Privacy.html)

## Description

Bubble Buster is a fast-paced browser game available as a Chrome extension. Pop bubbles, chain combos, and race to the top of the leaderboards across hundreds of levels with bright visuals and satisfying popping action.

Use powerful combos like Explosive Bubble, Shark Bubble, and Rainbow Bubble to clear rows and colors, all in a free-to-play, casual arcade experience.

## Rankings

- #183,447 — Overall

## Review summary

Bubble Buster is praised for its fun, challenging, and addictive puzzles with cute visuals and long play sessions. However, players repeatedly complain about intrusive ads, slow/unclear updates, and monetization that gates progress. Some levels are deemed unwinnable without purchases, and many want new content or the old version back. Overall, the game is engaging but increasingly frustrating due to monetization and content cadence.

### Pros

- Fun, challenging, and addictive bubble-popping puzzles
- Cute, creative visuals and a unique take on bubble mechanics
- Hours of engagement with enjoyable new levels and variety
- Strong positive sentiment from players who love the game

### Cons

- Intrusive ads before every game and ad-related play disruptions
- Updates feel stagnant or problematic, delaying new levels
- Pay-to-win/purchase-required power-ups to progress or win
- Some levels are effectively unwinnable without purchases or luck
- Dissatisfaction with update changes and a preference for the old version

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id318267805)