# BANDIMAL vs Creature Garden by Tinybop

The clearest difference is rating: BANDIMAL at 4.7 against Creature Garden by Tinybop's 4.2. BANDIMAL also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 127) and review sentiment (78% vs 66%). Creature Garden by Tinybop's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

BANDIMAL costs $4.99 and Creature Garden by Tinybop $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BANDIMAL holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BANDIMAL has 2.3K ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of BANDIMAL's written reviews are positive against 66% of Creature Garden by Tinybop's.

BANDIMAL ships an update every 6 months, Creature Garden by Tinybop every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BANDIMAL | Creature Garden by Tinybop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandimal/id1065440354/reviews)** | [4.2 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creature-garden-by-tinybop/id1193760955/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 127 |
| Positive reviews | **78.5% of reviews** | 66.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 137 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YATATOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1290279571) | [Tinybop Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/682046582) |

## What reviewers say

### BANDIMAL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandimal/id1065440354)

This app introduces children to music creation through an intuitive interface. Kids can experiment with different animal instruments, create drum loops, and add effects, all while enjoying amusing animations. It's designed to be a fun and pressure-free way to explore musical creativity.

**Highlights:** Nine animal instruments, Create drum loops, Change loop speeds and add effects, Save compositions, Lively animations and audio, No ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and fun animations
- 🎨 Creative music making
- 🎶 Catchy and harmonious sounds
- 🧠 Encourages creativity and imagination
- 🤩 Engaging for kids and adults

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔇 Sound not working on some devices
- 🔢 Limited number of animals/sounds
- 💾 Cannot save or export compositions
- 💰 Perceived as overpriced for the features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after adding multiple animals
- Glitches and visual bugs with animations
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
- Sound not working in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add more animals and sound options
- Ability to save and export compositions
- More customization options for music creation
- Tutorials or instructions for first-time users
- Support for older/less powerful devices


### Creature Garden by Tinybop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creature-garden-by-tinybop/id1193760955)

Design and build unique creatures using a vast collection of parts. Test their abilities, create a habitat for them, and even crossbreed them to discover new species. This app encourages creativity, problem-solving, and storytelling.

**Highlights:** Build thousands of creatures from 100+ parts, Test creature abilities (walk, swim, fly), Create and customize a garden habitat, Crossbreed creatures for new breeds, Save and organize creatures in a cabinet, Creatures eat, sleep, and poop, Race creatures with obstacles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Creative creature building and customization
- 👍 Free-to-play with no ads or in-app purchases
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay for children
- 🧬 Breeding and hybrid creature creation
- 🏃 Multiple activity modes (racing, swimming, flying)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent creature deletion and disappearance glitches
- 🐛 Head/body part positioning bugs and glitches
- ⚠️ Limited content after initial gameplay
- ⚠️ Misleading marketing showing unavailable parts
- ⚠️ Insufficient variety of animal parts

**Reported bugs**

- Creatures disappear from world, water, and sky
- Delete creature button doesn't work properly
- App crashes on startup or when selecting player
- White screen freeze after setup
- Head moves into body after naming creature

**Requested features**

- More animal body parts (dinosaurs, birds, reptiles, insects, aquatic creatures)
- Canine and lupine parts (wolves, foxes)
- Avian parts (talons, bird feet, peacock tail, owl face)
- Aquatic parts (octopus tentacles, eel heads, shark parts)
- Insect parts (bug antennae, spider legs, dragonfly wings)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BANDIMAL free?

BANDIMAL costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Creature Garden by Tinybop free?

Creature Garden by Tinybop costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BANDIMAL or Creature Garden by Tinybop?

BANDIMAL is rated higher. BANDIMAL averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Creature Garden by Tinybop averages 4.2 from 127 ratings.

### Do BANDIMAL or Creature Garden by Tinybop have ads?

Neither BANDIMAL nor Creature Garden by Tinybop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BANDIMAL or Creature Garden by Tinybop?

BANDIMAL ships an update every 6 months, and Creature Garden by Tinybop every 3 months. Most recently, BANDIMAL was updated on October 29, 2026 and Creature Garden by Tinybop on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*