# Pixel Bug Smash & Squash vs Garden

Pixel Bug Smash & Squash and Garden both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Garden's written reviews are positive against 33% of Pixel Bug Smash & Squash's. Garden also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Pixel Bug Smash & Squash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Bug Smash & Squash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Garden asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Pixel Bug Smash & Squash against 4.1 for Garden. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 39 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Pixel Bug Smash & Squash's written reviews are positive against 100% of Garden's.

Pixel Bug Smash & Squash ships an update fortnightly, Garden every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Bug Smash & Squash | Garden |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-bug-smash-and-squash/id1337149022/reviews) | **[4.1 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garden-catch-bugs/id1514979792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 56 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raffaele Derosa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016285836) | [APPS BAY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599035519) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Bug Smash & Squash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-bug-smash-and-squash/id1337149022)

Smash and squash a variety of insects like termites, cockroaches, and ants to stop an invasion. This one-tap game offers multiple creative ways to eliminate pests, serving as a fun stress-relief activity and a reflex trainer.

**Highlights:** One-tap gameplay, Multiple extermination methods, Stress relief and anger channeling, Reflex training, Endless gameplay, In-app purchases for faster progression

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All! | $2.99 | one-time |


### Garden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garden-catch-bugs/id1514979792)

A casual game where players catch beneficial bugs to earn points while avoiding harmful ones that deduct scores. It offers a simple yet engaging experience for quick play sessions.

**Highlights:** Catch beneficial bugs for points, Avoid harmful bugs to prevent score loss, Simple tap-to-catch gameplay, Antistress relaxation experience, Multiple bug types with point values

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Bug Smash & Squash free?

Pixel Bug Smash & Squash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Garden free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Bug Smash & Squash or Garden?

Garden is rated higher. Pixel Bug Smash & Squash averages 4.0 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Garden averages 4.1 from 39 ratings.

### Do Pixel Bug Smash & Squash or Garden have ads?

Garden shows ads; Pixel Bug Smash & Squash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Bug Smash & Squash or Garden?

Pixel Bug Smash & Squash ships an update fortnightly, and Garden every 5 months. Most recently, Pixel Bug Smash & Squash was updated on September 26, 2026 and Garden on September 19, 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.*