# Flutter: Butterfly Sanctuary — Relaxing Cozy Game

> Collect, nurture, and learn about real butterfly species in a virtual rainforest sanctuary. (iPhone/iPad app by Runaway.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flutter-butterfly-sanctuary/id564007552 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Runaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042800793)
- Category: Games, Education, Casual, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 4,742 App Store ratings · 1,098 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 567 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2013-02-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flutter-butterfly-sanctuary/id564007552/reviews.md

## What is Flutter?

Watch your rainforest sanctuary come to life as you collect, nurture, and learn about hundreds of real butterfly species.

Nurture each species through their incredible life cycle, feeding to help them grow from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. Watch your Flutterpedia come alive with fascinating facts about each butterfly you collect. Behold their stunning wing patterns and playful quirks as they flutter around your rainforest sanctuary.

Each butterfly is beautifully illustrated and based on real species from around the world. Discover new species, expand your collection, and create a thriving, magical rainforest.

Features

* Collect 400+ Butterflies: Discover real species from around the world, each beautifully illustrated with vibrant colors and unique wing patterns.
* Nurture Each Species: Feed and grow butterflies through their amazing life cycle, from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly.
* Expand and Decorate Your Forest: Expand your sanctuary and adorn it with plants and magical décor to help you progress.
* Missions and Events: Missions, updates, and limited-time events bring exciting new butterflies, decor, and rewards. There is always something new to discover!
* Relaxing Gameplay: Unwind with peaceful rainforest ambiance and a calming soundtrack.

Made with love by Runaway, the award-winning studio behind some of the world’s most beloved nature games.

Please note: This game is free-to-play but does include in-app purchases. For support or suggestions, contact: support@runaway.zendesk.com.

## Key features

- Collect 400+ real butterfly species
- Nurture butterflies through their life cycle
- Expand and decorate your forest sanctuary
- Engage in missions and limited-time events
- Relaxing gameplay with peaceful ambiance

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Park 001 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack B | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Flutterbucks | $1.99 | one-time |
| 130 Flutterbucks | $4.99 | one-time |
| 275 Flutterbucks | $9.99 | one-time |
| 700 Flutterbucks | $24.99 | one-time |
| Doug the Glowbug (month) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beetle Bank | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nectar Booster | $4.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Value Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flower Flourisher | $24.99 | one-time |
| Spirit Booster | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Flutter?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🦋 Beautiful and relaxing game
- 👍 Informative and educational
- 🎨 Gorgeous graphics and animations
- 🎶 Calming music and ambiance

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases and expansions
- ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 🔒 Requires constant internet connection

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after updates
- Inability to access Flutterpedia and achievements
- Inconsistent performance and freezing issues

**Most requested features**

- Offline mode
- Ability to sell or remove unwanted butterflies
- More interactive events and mini-games
- Expanded forest and storage space

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,098)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flutter-butterfly-sanctuary/id564007552/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I love flutter!?!?

*2026-08-01, version 4.073*

I love the butterfly on my head too and it is very beautiful to look up at the sun with a beautiful sunset on it as well this game was created for fun and cozycore fun

### 5/5 — I LOVE THIS GAME

*2026-07-30, version 4.073*

I am an adult 22 years old and this game is so calming and nostalgic it it’s so cared for and carefully made I just love it please never stop updating

### 5/5 — so soothing

*2026-07-26, version 4.073*

fun and educational

### 5/5 — Best Wholesome Games Ever

*2026-07-23, version 4.073*

I played this game by myself before.

### 5/5 — I love this game

*2026-07-13, version 4.073*

5 stars

### 5/5 — Updates cause issues

*2026-06-26, version 4.073*

I’ve been playing this game for a few years now and really enjoy it. Sadly, as of late, each update brings another fault. The update before the latest has my game freezing while feeding the frog. This latest update has my game freezing while fusing butterflies. I’ve invested time and some money in this game and it’s starting to be come less enjoyable as I have to wait and restart the game to unfreeze it. It’s not my device as I also have Bird Kind and this is fine.

### 4/5 — Great game however I uninstalled

*2026-06-15, version 4.073*

Brilliant game like the flutter starlight with the moths! I have a hard time with pop ups that interupt game play and felt this app had an extended tutorial time which had pop ups or interupted play. I love how the flowers grow and you collect them in this one (you feed the shining bugs to a toad for flowers in flutter starlight(the moth one)). Like the salt water pondgame I struggled with the pop ups on this app and as much as I love the concept and the art, the facts, etc, i just found this too frustrating. I do love how your apps can be so similar and yet all are different! That’s brilliant. So where this app, starlight, and your bird app are all similar, they also all have general gameplay differences, little things like the tutorial styles. Great app

### 5/5 — 很有趣的游戏，让我认识到很多蝴蝶

*2026-06-12, version 4.073*

我希望在商店里面可以用蝴蝶钱币买到一些装饰

### 4/5 — Problem signing into my game after update and didn’t save my progress at all

*2026-06-09, version 4.073*

After installing the update on my phone ,I have lost all my progress I had in my garden ,back to square one when I first started this game,it’s signed into the right account but all progress I had was lost,but on my tablet I skipped the update because I’m afraid of losing my progress I have ,same account but different on my phone

### 4/5 — Bugged Update

*2026-06-09, version 4.073*

After the update which made logging in get fixed, the event currently ongoing had almost finished, will there be a re run to compensate for lost time?

## Frequently asked questions about Flutter

### What is Flutter: Butterfly Sanctuary?

Flutter: Butterfly Sanctuary is a relaxing game where you create and manage a virtual rainforest sanctuary. You collect, nurture, and learn about hundreds of real butterfly species as they grow through their life cycle.

### What are the main features of the game?

Key features include collecting over 400 beautifully illustrated butterfly species, nurturing them from caterpillar to butterfly, expanding and decorating your sanctuary with plants and decor, participating in missions and events, and enjoying a relaxing gameplay experience with a calming soundtrack.

### Is Flutter: Butterfly Sanctuary free to play?

Yes, the game is free-to-play. However, it does include in-app purchases, allowing players to acquire additional items or accelerate progress.

### What kind of butterflies can I collect?

You can collect over 400 different butterfly species, all beautifully illustrated and based on real species from around the world. Each butterfly has unique wing patterns and fascinating facts available in the Flutterpedia.

### What makes this game relaxing?

The game is designed for relaxation with its peaceful rainforest ambiance and a calming soundtrack. The gameplay focuses on gentle nurturing and collection, providing a stress-free experience for players.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.073 — 2026-06-07

Fixed an issue with event decoration rewards. Thanks for playing!

### 4.072 — 2026-06-05

Fixed an issue with event decoration rewards. Thanks for playing!

### 4.071 — 2026-06-03

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 4.070 — 2026-05-27

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 4.068 — 2026-05-21

- Green Jam event: new species, decor, and Event Bee skin
- Pride Month Frog: new skin, hideout decor, daily dialogue
- Sound restored
- Pedia badges, dialog pop-in, and event rewards fixed

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*