# Bug Army — Reverse Tower Defense Game

> Reverse tower defense game where players place bugs to reach food while avoiding towers. (iPhone/iPad app by Brian Giedt.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-army/id1599405652 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brian Giedt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527948819)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 32 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-05-13
- Data updated: 2026-07-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-army/id1599405652/reviews.md

## What is Bug Army?

Meet Granny Beetle
Granny has gathered her fellow bugs on a quest to reach the food. However there are bubble sprayers and pellet guns that are targeting her and her bugs along the way.  This has the makings of a Tower Defense game.
...WAIT...Hold Up... Granny Beetle is the heroin. So this is a Reverse Tower Defense game.
Presenting Granny’s Bug Army. First you have your general Army beetle bugs. The Army bugs have assembled in formation, but left gaps in an odd pattern.
Granny asks you to insert the remaining bugs into the spaces left behind.
There are green Beetles, inch Worms, and she’s asked her friends the Bees to join in the quest. Each of them are joining in groups of one, two, three or four bugs.
Click on the square close to the moving bugs to create an echo noise to cause the bugs to turn towards it.
Can you insert each group into the remaining spaces without leaving any empty spaces?
Granny has a bit of advice... some levels have multiple solutions so consider the placement of slower or faster bugs.

Once you’ve assembled your Bug Army the quest for the food begins.

Each of the bugs have their own relative Speed, Health, Shell, and Push. And you can earn coins on each level and buy power-ups for each bug.  Speed means how fast the bug can move past the towers. Health determines how many hits a bug can take. Shell is how much of a hit a bug can deflect. And Push is how much one bug will speed up the bug in front of them.
As would be expected, the green Beetle is faster and healthier than the Army bug. And the Bee is faster than all the others. The Worm moves along at its own slow pace. And Granny is very healthy.
The towers grow a little stronger with each level. They can shoot faster and hurt more and shoot farther. Power-up your bugs often to counter the tower strength. Towers can shoot ten shots before they have to reload.
The tower defense part of each level operates automatically. Change the camera angle to watch your Bug Army reach the food.
Granny has one last trick under her shell. Click any of the tower guns and use your coins to Damage the tower causing less damage to your bugs for the remainder of the level.

## Key features

- Reverse tower defense gameplay
- Strategic bug placement
- Bug stat upgrades
- Tower damage power-ups
- Multiple solutions per level
- Automatic tower defense action

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-army/id1599405652/reviews.md

### 4/5 — please

*2022-06-29*

i dont understand what i have to do

## Frequently asked questions about Bug Army

### What is the main objective in Bug Army?

The main objective in Bug Army is to strategically place your bug units into formations to guide them towards the food while avoiding defensive towers. Players need to fill all spaces in the formation without leaving any empty.

### How do I control the bugs in Bug Army?

You control the bugs in Bug Army by clicking on squares near the moving bugs to create an echo noise, causing them to turn towards that location. This helps you guide their path towards the food.

### Can I upgrade my bugs in Bug Army?

Yes, you can earn coins on each level in Bug Army to buy power-ups for your bugs. These power-ups enhance their Speed, Health, Shell, and Push attributes, allowing them to better counter tower strength.

### Does Bug Army have ads?

No, Bug Army does not contain advertisements. The app is completely free to play without any interruptions from ads.

### What platforms is Bug Army available on?

Bug Army is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How challenging are the levels in Bug Army?

The difficulty of levels in Bug Army increases as the towers grow stronger with each level, shooting faster and dealing more damage. Players may need to consider the placement of different bug types and utilize power-ups to succeed.

### Are there different solutions for levels in Bug Army?

Yes, Granny offers advice that some levels in Bug Army have multiple solutions. Players should consider the placement of slower or faster bugs to find optimal strategies.

### What is the age rating for Bug Army?

Bug Army has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged four and above.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2022-05-13

No release notes.

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