Comparison

Doodle Hoppers vs Bugsnax

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Doodle Hoppers

Guide a character through a charming, notepad-style world, collecting coins and unlocking new heroes. Enjoy simple one-touch controls and delightful graphics in this fun and easy-to-play adventure.

Highlights
  • Charming notepad-style graphics
  • Collect coins
  • Unlock new heroes
  • Simple one-touch controls
  • Easy and fun gameplay
Features
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Help Hopper to reach his purpose! Collect coins, unlock new heroes! The Doodle Hopper offers eye-catching notepad-style graphics and charming special effects that create unforgettable playing atmosphere! Game features: - A lot of different hoppers - choose the most appropriate one for you. - Awesome gameplay. Simple one touch controls. - Easy and fun to play. - Nice looking graphics. How to Play: - Simply tap anywhere on the screen to jump! ***** The game is completely free and has no in-app purchases.

About

Bugsnax

Embark on an island adventure to capture and feed unique creatures to your companions. Uncover the secrets of Snaktooth Island and the mysterious Bugsnax.

Highlights
  • Capture mysterious creatures
  • Feed creatures to friends
  • Explore an island
  • Solve island mysteries
  • Discover creature origins
Features
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Catch mysterious living snacks and feed them to your friends in this unusual island adventure! Bugsnax takes you on a journey to Snaktooth Island, home of the legendary half-bug half-snack creatures, Bugsnax. Invited by intrepid explorer Elizabert Megafig, you arrive to discover your host nowhere to be found, her camp in shambles, and her followers scattered across the island alone... and hungry! It's up to you to solve the mysteries of Snaktooth Island: What happened to Lizbert? What are Bugsnax and where do they come from? But most of all, why do they taste SO GOOD?

Screenshots

Doodle Hoppers4 screens
Bugsnax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Doodle Hoppers at 5.0 against Bugsnax's 4.5. Doodle Hoppers also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). Bugsnax's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bugsnax sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Doodle Hoppers asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Doodle Hoppers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bugsnax has 1.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Doodle Hoppers's written reviews are positive against 81% of Bugsnax's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doodle Hoppers ships an update every 3 months, Bugsnax every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Doodle Hoppers versus Bugsnax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoodle HoppersBugsnax
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.5 (1.9K ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews80.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB2.0 GB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBYRIL OOOYoung Horses, Inc.

Customer experience

Doodle Hoppers

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugsnax

All ratings1,794 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews509 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral7.5%
Negative12.0%

Bugs and requests

Doodle Hoppers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bugsnax

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Glitches with grappling hook and fire
  • Difficulty accessing certain areas in demo
  • Crashes and performance issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More Bugsnax varieties and new islands
  • Ability to tame and utilize Bugsnax abilities
  • Sequel or DLC to continue the story
  • Free or lower-priced full game option

In-app purchases

None

Doodle Hoppers

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Bugsnax

One-time1
  • Bugsnax Full Game$7.99

Questions

Is Doodle Hoppers free?
Doodle Hoppers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bugsnax free?
Bugsnax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Doodle Hoppers or Bugsnax?
Doodle Hoppers is rated higher. Doodle Hoppers averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bugsnax averages 4.5 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Doodle Hoppers or Bugsnax have ads?
Neither Doodle Hoppers nor Bugsnax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Doodle Hoppers or Bugsnax?
Doodle Hoppers ships an update every 3 months, and Bugsnax every 2 weeks. Most recently, Doodle Hoppers was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bugsnax on October 29, 2026.

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