# Eat Bugs

> Puzzle game where a frog eats bugs for points, requiring strategy and arithmetic. (iPhone/iPad app by Scott Slocum.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eat-bugs/id1474533109 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Scott Slocum](https://appshunter.io/developer/415185614)
- Category: Games, Education, Family, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-09-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eat-bugs/id1474533109/reviews.md

## What is Eat Bugs?

Eat Bugs is a puzzle game that features a whimsical frog that gobbles up comical bugs of varying point values. The secret is to find path through each puzzle that will score the most points, and allow you to move on to the next puzzle. This can be very challenging.

The game has 15 levels. Each level contains 3 puzzles and a bonus puzzle. Levels start out easy and get progressively harder.

Three levels of difficulty, beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

This often requires thinking like this: "hmmmm, if I go this way, I'll score 5 bugs worth 2 points each, which is 10 points. If I go this other way, I'll score 3 bugs worth 3 points each, which is 9 points. So the first choice is better". This teaches and strengthens arithmetic skills, encourages thinking ahead, and rewards those that do with higher scores.

Or the thinking might go like this: "I don't want to think about it, so I'll just go this way". That's fine. 
It works for me (I wrote this game). I can make it though the entire game (15 levels, and 60 puzzles) if I give it some thought. Or I can just play, and enjoy myself. I often don't make it all the way to the end, but it's fun anyway.

As levels progress, more bugs are introduced with higher point values. Special bugs come into play in higher levels, like the "x2" bug which doubles your score, or the "Restore" bug which causes all bugs that have previously been eaten to reappear so they can be eaten again.

Worm holes are introduced in level 14. There are always two. When you go though one, you come out the other. This adds a new level of complexity to the game.

Puzzles are randomly generated, so you will never see the same puzzle twice (at least it's highly unlikely). The computer figures out the maximum possible score for each puzzle and your job is to score at least 80% of that number of points. If you don't, you'll have to try again. And trying again costs a ticket. 

Each game starts with 5 tickets. Each game also comes with 10 hints which can be used at any time to tell you which direction is the best from your current position. If you run out of hints, you can use a ticket to buy 10 more.

## Key features

- Whimsical frog character
- Bug-gobbling gameplay
- Strategic pathfinding for high scores
- Arithmetic skill enhancement
- Randomly generated puzzles
- Special bugs and wormholes
- Multiple difficulty levels

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eat-bugs/id1474533109/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very Addicting

*2019-10-02*

Very fun game. I love it.

## Frequently asked questions about Eat Bugs

### What is the main goal in Eat Bugs?

The main goal in Eat Bugs is to guide a frog through puzzles, gobbling up bugs to achieve the highest possible score and advance to the next level. Players must find the optimal path to maximize their points.

### How many levels and puzzles are there in Eat Bugs?

Eat Bugs features 15 levels, with each level containing 3 regular puzzles and a bonus puzzle, totaling 60 puzzles. The difficulty increases as you progress through the levels.

### Does Eat Bugs offer different difficulty settings?

Yes, Eat Bugs provides three levels of difficulty: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. This allows players to tailor the challenge to their skill level.

### Are the puzzles in Eat Bugs always the same?

No, the puzzles in Eat Bugs are randomly generated, ensuring a unique experience each time you play. This high degree of replayability means you will likely never see the exact same puzzle twice.

### What are special bugs in Eat Bugs?

Special bugs are introduced in higher levels of Eat Bugs. Examples include the 'x2' bug that doubles your score and the 'Restore' bug that makes previously eaten bugs reappear for re-gobbling.

### Does Eat Bugs have ads?

Eat Bugs does not contain advertisements. The game is free to play and offers an uninterrupted gaming experience without any ad interruptions.

### What devices is Eat Bugs available on?

Eat Bugs is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices, offering a consistent experience across Apple's mobile platforms.

### How often is Eat Bugs updated?

Eat Bugs was last updated on October 10, 2024, with the latest version being 3.1. This indicates regular maintenance and potential for new content or improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2024-10-10

Fixed bug with review dialog

### 3.0 — 2024-10-06

Now plays in Portrait mode. Is free with one small ad.

### 2.0 — 2021-08-14

Initial release of free version.

### 1.11 — 2019-10-05

Fixed description in the App Store to show 15 levels, not 20.

### 1.1 — 2019-10-01

Fixed display problem with iOS 13.1

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