# Disturbing Ants > Scientist explores ant behavior, finding ants for points without killing them. (iPhone/iPad app by Peter van Rossum.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disturbing-ants/id957114890 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Peter van Rossum](https://appshunter.io/developer/794527651) - Category: Games, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 36 MB - Languages: Dutch, English - Released: 2015-07-13 - Data updated: 2026-06-25 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disturbing-ants/id957114890/reviews.md ## What is Disturbing Ants? Finally a game where you do not kill the ants. Live and let live! You are a scientist who explores ant behavior. You need to find as many ants as you can. For every ant you find you get points which are called "Grains". However, you may only disturb an ant once. After an ants is disturbed it turns red and if you distrub a red ant again it costs you. So, find the ants by removing or touching their hiding places. Ants will hide under other hiding places after you distrubed them. When ants hide again they turn red. You do not want to disturb them again, so watch where they go. And if you kill ants you get additional penalty. With every next level there will be more ants and they will move faster. With a menu you can shift from the left you can get hints to get information on where the ants are hidden. And with extras from the menu on the right you can increase your score even further. Watch out for the Silverfish! Occasionally a silverfish appears that can get you extra points! Register your score in Game Center ranking and compare with other players. ## Key features - Explore ant behavior - Find and disturb ants - Earn points (Grains) - Avoid disturbing red ants - Progress through levels - Use hints for ant locations - Compete on Game Center ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 50 drops | $0.99 | one-time | | 500 drops | $6.99 | one-time | | 250 drops | $3.99 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions about Disturbing Ants ### What is the objective of Disturbing Ants? The objective is to find and disturb as many ants as possible to earn points called 'Grains'. You should avoid disturbing ants that have already been disturbed or killing them to avoid penalties. ### How does Disturbing Ants handle ads? Disturbing Ants contains advertisements. These ads may appear during gameplay or in menus. ### Can I play Disturbing Ants offline? The provided information does not specify whether Disturbing Ants supports offline play. However, features like Game Center ranking suggest online connectivity may be required for full functionality. ### What are the in-app purchases in Disturbing Ants? The app has in-app purchases, which are likely used to enhance gameplay or provide additional features, though specific details are not provided. ### How often is Disturbing Ants updated? The latest version of Disturbing Ants was released on March 14, 2021. The update frequency is not explicitly stated, but the last update was over a year ago. ### What devices support Disturbing Ants? Disturbing Ants is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### What is the age rating for Disturbing Ants? Disturbing Ants has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young players. ### How does Disturbing Ants compare to other ant games? Unlike many games where you kill ants, Disturbing Ants focuses on observing and disturbing them without causing harm, offering a unique gameplay mechanic. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.6 — 2021-03-14 We improved stability and fixed some minor bugs. We also added an extra option to get a reward to earn a Blue Ant for two levels. ### 1.5 — 2019-04-26 This version supports iPhone Xr, iPhone Xs, and iPhone Xs max. ### 1.4.1 — 2018-05-27 Bugs fixed. Sometimes the ants did not appear when starting a new game. This is now fixed. The app now also supports the latest iOS devices. We changed some design dimensions to support the iPhone X and iPadPro 10.5 inch. ### 1.3 — 2015-12-01 With this version we present the Blue Ant! This Blue Ant is a healer and will turn your red ants back to black when it hides under the same hiding place. The Blue Ants is present when your nectar drops score reaches a certain number. (This threshold depends on your device, as different device types have different score systems). The nectar drop score in the header of the screen will turn to blue when the Blue Ant is present. Read more about the Blue Ant and the threshold in the built-in guide that is available from the start screen. ### 1.2 — 2015-09-30 With this version we introduce to you: Silverfish Sunday! On every Sunday the Silverfish will appear more often and it will crawl slower, so you can get the Earthquake Bonus easier. Tip: use the Earthquake Bonus (shake your iPhone or iPad) at the beginning of a new level. That way you get the maximum score! Other changes in this version: - The immunity option (from the right menu) became cheaper for every level; - After every fifth level you get 15 extra nectar drops to buy extra options. ## Apps similar to Disturbing Ants | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Traffic puzzle game Linky](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffic-puzzle-game-linky/id1573712587) | 4.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [Bugs Clicker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugs-clicker/id1535304132) | 3.8 (4) | Free | Games | | [Machine Attack. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-25.*