Comparison

Cat Facts Texts vs Bugs Panic

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

Head to head
About

Cat Facts Texts

Send random, funny, and interesting cat facts to your contacts via text message. The service is anonymous and works with all US and international carriers. You can manage delivery rates, view conversation history, and transfer credits.

Highlights
  • Anonymous text messaging
  • Random cat facts
  • Conversation history
  • Sending status indicator
  • Transfer credits
  • Delivery rate control
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Cat Facts Texts is the real, working version of the famous prank. Sign anyone up and we text them a genuine, hand picked cat fact every single day. It started as the internet's favorite harmless gag, made famous on Reddit, and turned into a surprisingly sweet way to think of someone. HOW IT WORKS Add a friend's phone number, choose how many cat facts a day, and you are done. The first fact lands within minutes. There is no app for them to install and no account for you to create. FEATURES - 100% ANONYMOUS. Your phone number is never used or shown. - Unlisted number. The texts arrive from an unlisted number, so the surprise stays a surprise. - Fast delivery. The first cat fact goes out within minutes. - You set the pace. Pick anywhere from one cat fact a day up to fifteen. - Delivery history. See every fact that went out, and whether it landed, right in the app. - Works on any phone. If it can receive a text, it works, from the newest iPhone to an old flip phone. No smartphone required. - No login. The app is fully anonymous, with nothing to sign up for. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Cat Facts Texts is an auto-renewable monthly subscription. Plans range from $2.99/month for one cat fact a day up to $40.50/month for fifteen a day. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription or turn off auto-renew anytime in your device Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://catfactstexts.com/privacy-policy.html Real cat facts. Real phones. Real reactions. Sign someone up today. Questions or feedback? Reach us at info@catfactstexts.com.

About

Bugs Panic

This app creates a simulated bug infestation on your device's screen, reacting to your touch. Use screenshots of other apps to create a realistic fake screen for surprising friends. Customize bug behavior and appearance.

Highlights
  • Simulated bug infestation
  • Interactive screen tapping
  • Screenshot integration
  • Customizable bug size and shape
  • Sound effect toggle
  • Bug battle mode
Features
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Tap the screen and be surprised! The more you tap, the more bugs will appear! Surprise everyone with this unique fake screen! Bugs roam around the screen. Eventually, the bugs start fighting. The color of the bug changes depending on where you touch it. The speed and shape of the bug's movement are determined randomly. Using screenshots of the home screen, calculator, etc. is very effective. [How to make bugs appear] Tap the photo icon on the toolbar. Take a photo with your camera or select a photo from your album. When you touch the screen, bugs will appear where you touch. [How to erase all bugs] Long tap (press and hold) the screen. Tap the trash icon in the toolbar. Alternatively, swipe vertically across the screen. [How to change the photo] Long tap (press and hold) the screen. Tap the photo icon on the toolbar. Take a photo with your camera or select a photo from your album. [Settings] ・Bug size ・Sound effect switch ・Random bug shape switch ・Bug extinguishing switch in battle [Note] ・The more bugs appear at once, the harder the drawing process will be. ・Please be careful not to drop the main unit due to being surprised by bugs. [How to take a screenshot] Launch the app you want to use as a fake screen and display the screen. Take a screenshot according to your device's screenshot instructions. If you hear the shutter sound, it's a success. If Siri starts, exit Siri and try again. Screenshots are saved in the Photos app album on your home screen.

Screenshots

Cat Facts Texts4 screens
Bugs Panic3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bugs Panic at 100% against Cat Facts Texts's 11%. Bugs Panic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Cat Facts Texts's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99). On update cadence, 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

Cat Facts Texts is free to download; Bugs Panic costs $0.99 up front. Cat Facts Texts sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Bugs Panic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cat Facts Texts versus Bugs Panic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCat Facts TextsBugs Panic
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatt McWilliamMasanori Katsuta

Customer experience

Cat Facts Texts

All ratings52 ratings
Positive3.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative96.2%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive10.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative85.5%

Bugs Panic

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Cat Facts Texts

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Messages not received by recipients
  • Credits disappearing or not applying
  • App crashes or freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • View full conversation history
  • Ability to pause/resume messages
  • Notification when messages are sent

Bugs Panic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Cat Facts Texts

Subscriptions5
  • 1 Cat Fact a Day$2.991 Month
  • 2 Cat Facts a Day$5.991 Month
  • 3 Cat Facts a Day$7.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • 5 Cat Facts a Day$14.991 Month
  • 15 Cat Facts a Day$39.991 Month
One-time8
  • 10 Credits$0.99
  • 20 Credits$1.99
  • 30 Credits$2.99
Show 5 more
  • 40 Credits$3.99
  • 50 Credits$4.99
  • 100 Credits$9.99
  • 200 Credits$19.99
  • 300 Credits$29.99
None

Bugs Panic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cat Facts Texts free?
Cat Facts Texts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bugs Panic free?
Bugs Panic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cat Facts Texts or Bugs Panic have ads?
Neither Cat Facts Texts nor Bugs Panic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cat Facts Texts or Bugs Panic?
Cat Facts Texts ships an update every 3 months, and Bugs Panic every 3 months. Most recently, Cat Facts Texts was updated on October 14, 2026 and Bugs Panic on October 4, 2026.

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