# Bubble Bust! - Pop Shooter

> Original arcade bubble shooter

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id411693098](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id411693098)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id411693098`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** GOES International AB
- **Category:** Casual
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,358 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.69
- **Last updated:** 2024-01-04
- **First published:** 2011-01-07
- **Size:** 41 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bubble-bust-pop-shooter/id411693098)
- **Website:** [https://www.GameOnArcade.com](https://www.gameonarcade.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.gameonarcade.com/privacy\_policy.html](https://www.gameonarcade.com/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Bubble Bust! - Pop Shooter is a timeless arcade bubble shooter for Chrome with colorful bubbles, power-ups, and arcade-style music. It features global high scores, 38 achievements, colorblind mode, and addictive gameplay that players around the world love.

With smooth touch controls, realistic physics, and tons of levels, this game offers deep replay value as you pop groups of the same color to clear the board and bust the hidden key bubble.

## Rankings

- #47,917 — Overall
- #84 — shoot

## Review summary

Bubble Bust! offers addictive bubble-shooter gameplay and a large level library, making it a longtime favorite and good value when purchased. However, it suffers from recurring issues: intrusive ads and video lockups, monetization that feels pay-to-win, and purchases that don’t restore or transfer across devices. Cross-device sync problems, the need for an internet connection to play, and occasional crashes further frustrate users. The core game remains appealing, but these recurring faults significantly diminish the overall experience.

### Pros

- Addictive and engaging bubble-shooter gameplay
- Large library of levels providing good value for money
- Longstanding fan favorite with strong nostalgic appeal
- Core gameplay is enjoyable and engaging when it works

### Cons

- Excessive ads and video ads that can lock up
- Monetization feels pay-to-win with purchases that are hard to restore or transfer across devices
- Cross-device sync/purchase transfer issues (no iCloud sync; bought worlds not loading on new device)
- Requires internet connection to play even after purchase, raising accessibility concerns
- Stability issues including crashes or getting kicked out after paying and occasional unplayable states

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id411693098)