# Buggs! Smash arcade! vs Neon Control

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Neon Control at none against Buggs! Smash arcade!'s 8. Buggs! Smash arcade!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buggs! Smash arcade! sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Neon Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buggs! Smash arcade! | Neon Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (344 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buggs-smash-arcade/id1187139621/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **344** | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 149 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Aleksandr Filatov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271718891) | [SRG Studios, Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449868133) |

## What reviewers say

### Buggs! Smash arcade!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buggs-smash-arcade/id1187139621)

Navigate a giant world as a tiny bug, dodging massive obstacles like baguettes, sausages, and lasers. Race against time and traps to survive. Design your own bug to join the challenge.

**Highlights:** Dodge giant obstacles, Race against traps and time, Collect and design bugs, Fast-paced arcade gameplay, Unique bug-saving missions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock The Confectionery | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock The Forest | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock The Garage | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all locations | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle (sale) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game, highly recommended
- 👍 Fun to play, satisfying progression
- 👍 Simple yet engaging gameplay
- 👍 No ads mentioned positively
- 👍 Interesting bug facts and names

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Too hard, near impossible
- 😞 Too difficult, worse than Flappy Bird
- 😞 Laggy gameplay, causes instant death
- 😞 Frequent crashes
- 😞 Loses progress

**Reported bugs**

- Loses progress
- Crashes too much
- Laggy, especially at the start
- App crashes frequently
- Game dies when you just start

**Requested features**

- Pick up dead carcasses as shields
- Ability to pick up dead carcasses as shields


### Neon Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-control/id6739144527)

Engage in a retro-inspired vertical shooter where you control powerful cannons to dodge enemy waves and unleash devastating weapons. Utilize roguelike mechanics for unique runs, strategize upgrades, and build your arsenal to conquer challenging levels with vibrant visuals and fast-paced action.

**Highlights:** Retro-inspired vertical shooter gameplay, Roguelike mechanics for unique runs, Weapon upgrades and arsenal building, Vibrant neon visuals, Pulse-pounding music, Fast-paced action

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buggs! Smash arcade! free?

Buggs! Smash arcade! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Neon Control free?

Neon Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Buggs! Smash arcade! or Neon Control have ads?

Neon Control shows ads; Buggs! Smash arcade! does not.

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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.*