# -Bug Smash- vs Pure Gore (Physics sandbox)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) at 83% against -Bug Smash-'s 0%. Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.6 vs 1.0). -Bug Smash-'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) is free to download; -Bug Smash- costs $0.99 up front. Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. -Bug Smash- asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) has 969 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of -Bug Smash-'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Pure Gore (Physics sandbox)'s.

-Bug Smash- ships an update every 14 months, Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | -Bug Smash- | Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-smash/id1144651213/reviews) | **[4.6 (969 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-gore-physics-sandbox/id6444239093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **969** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **82.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 110 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Preferred Mobile Applications, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/779885959) | [Lukas Oertel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562391231) |

## What reviewers say

### -Bug Smash-

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-smash/id1144651213)

Smash invading bugs on a lawn by matching their color to the correct spot on the grid. Aim for a high score across four difficulty levels. Protect your house from the creeping pests.

**Highlights:** Bug smashing gameplay, Color-matching mechanics, Grid-filling objective, Four difficulty levels, High score pursuit

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pure Gore (Physics sandbox)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-gore-physics-sandbox/id6444239093)

A 2D physics sandbox where you can build worlds, create custom characters, and experiment with over 100 elements including weapons and explosives. Mutilate fruit, cause natural disasters, and enjoy realistic physics in this offline simulation.

**Highlights:** 2D physics sandbox, Create custom characters, Over 100 elements for destruction, Realistic blood simulation, Build vehicles and machinery, Natural disaster simulation, Offline gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and physics
- 💡 Wide variety of maps and features
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Limited character customization and control
- 🎨 Green blood instead of red

**Reported bugs**

- Water maps causing screen to fade to black
- Saved progress being lost due to glitches
- Difficulty in spawning and controlling characters

**Requested features**

- Add more character types and customization options
- Improve the water and liquid physics
- Increase the limit of objects that can be placed
- Implement a red blood option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is -Bug Smash- free?

-Bug Smash- costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) free?

Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, -Bug Smash- or Pure Gore (Physics sandbox)?

Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) is rated higher. -Bug Smash- averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) averages 4.6 from 969 ratings.

### Do -Bug Smash- or Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) have ads?

Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) shows ads; -Bug Smash- does not.

### Which is updated more often, -Bug Smash- or Pure Gore (Physics sandbox)?

-Bug Smash- ships an update every 14 months, and Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) every 7 months. Most recently, -Bug Smash- was updated on June 3, 2026 and Pure Gore (Physics sandbox) on September 23, 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.*