Comparison

Do Not Touch (by Nickelodeon) vs Budge GameTime

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

Head to head
About

Do Not Touch (by Nickelodeon)

Experience augmented reality with beloved Nickelodeon characters. Interact with games and characters in your real-world space, from your living room to your kitchen. Collect rare items and unlock new content as you play.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality games
  • Interactive selfie games
  • Kid-safe content
  • Customizable buttons
  • Nickelodeon characters
  • Interactive mini-games
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Are you ready for a whole new Augmented Reality (AR) experience? Bring the wild world of Nickelodeon's Do Not Touch button straight into your own 3D, real-world space! Play with SpongeBob in your kitchen, enter a portal into outer space from your living room, dig for buried treasure under your bedroom floor, and even breathe fire as Reptar! Get high scores to unlock rare buttons, games, and goodies – think you’ve got what it takes to collect them all? Getting started is easy. 1) Point your camera at a flat, well-lit surface 2) See the ‘Do Not Touch’ button appear in your space. Then...press the button! 3) Move your phone or tablet around the room to see all of the action directly on the screen Features include: • Augmented reality games! • Interactive selfie games! • All games are safe for kids, and images stay on your device and don’t get shared with anyone or anywhere. • Cool (and completely crazy!) animated goodies! • Customizable, themed buttons! • New stuff added all the time! • Your favorite Nickelodeon characters & shows like SpongeBob, The Loud House, and more! • Interactive mini games - tap, move around, or get closer to see the fun up close! • Play anywhere (but always make sure you’re in a safe place to play) Games & Goodies include: • SpongeBob Jellyfishing • The Loud House pop & drop • Whack-a-Monster • Whoopee cushions • Reptar Earth Defense • Space Portal • Fridge Party • Double Dare: The Nose • Toe Forest • Lava Dig • Scuba Cat • Ghost Detector • Nickelodeon Blimp • Slime • And many more! This app only works with iOS 11 and above and on the following devices: iPhone 6s and later, iPhone SE, iPad Pro, and iPad 5th Gen and later. Be sure to update your device to the latest operating system. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Do Not Touch app collects personal user data as well as non-personal user data (including aggregated data). User data collection is in accordance with applicable law, such as COPPA. User data may be used, for example, to respond to user requests; enable users to take advantage of certain features and services; personalize content and advertising; and manage and improve Nickelodeon's services. For more information regarding Nickelodeon’s use of personal user data, please visit the Nickelodeon Group Privacy Policy below. This application will use the camera for Augmented Reality. Do Not Touch also uses the Apple True Depth camera to power Selfie Games. Information from the camera does not leave your device. Our Privacy Policy is in addition to any terms, conditions or policies agreed to between you and Apple, Inc., and Nickelodeon and its affiliated entities are not responsible for Apple's collection or use of your personal user data and information. Additionally, this App may use “local notifications.” Local notifications are sent directly from the App to your device (you don’t need to be connected to the Internet) and may be used to notify you of new content or events within your App, among other reasons. Use of this app is subject to the Nickelodeon End User License Agreement. For users residing in the EU, The Do Not Touch app may include the use of persistent identifiers for game management purposes and installation of this app constitutes your permission to such usage of persistent identifiers for all users on your device. The Do Not Touch app may contain advertising. Terms of Use: https://mobilefiles.nick.com/terms-of-use.htm Privacy Policy: https://mobilefiles.nick.com/pp.htm The End User License Agreement for this app includes arbitration for disputes – see FAQs: http://www.nick.com/faqs/

About

Budge GameTime

Explore a universe of fun with a constantly growing collection of hyper-casual mini-games. Compete globally on leaderboards, vote for your favorites, and enjoy a safe, family-friendly environment. Perfect for all ages, offering both challenging gameplay and relaxing experiences.

Highlights
  • Wide range of hyper-casual games
  • Global leaderboards
  • Vote for favorite games
  • Kid-safe environment
  • Evolving game roster
  • Free trial available
Features
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Welcome to GameTime, the digital game show that's out of this world! Jump, swing, fly or puzzle through this amazing collection of games that are easy to learn, but difficult to master! Beat high scores and compete against the world, or just relax and enjoy. There's something for everyone in GameTime! It’s the MOST fun time on mobile! • PLAY a wide range of easy to learn, hyper-casual games from a roster that's always evolving! • COMPETE for the top spot on the leaderboards against other players around the world! • EVOLVE your experience by voting for your favourite games! New games added regularly! • CHILL OR COMPETE - With so many games there’s something to suit kids from all ages! • KID SAFE - Kids get to enjoy hyper-casual games in a fun, safe & family-friendly environment! • VOTE every day for your favorite games to keep them on the roster! SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - This app offers monthly subscriptions - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period - You can cancel your subscription at any time, but please note that you will not get a refund for any remaining period of a subscription - Users may be offered a free trial of the subscription - One free trial per account, on new subscriptions only - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription PRIVACY & ADVERTISING Budge Studios™ takes children's privacy seriously and ensures that its apps are compliant with privacy laws. This application has received the “ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) Privacy Certified Kids’ Privacy Seal”. For more information, please visit our privacy policy at: https://budgestudios.com/en/legal/privacy-policy/, or email our Data Protection Officer at: privacy@budgestudios.ca Before you download this app, please note that it is free to try, but some content may only be available via a paid subscription or in-app purchases. In-app purchases cost real money and are charged to your account. To disable or adjust the ability to make in-app purchases, change your device settings. This app contains contextual advertising for other Budge Studios apps and our partners’ apps. Budge Studios does not permit behavioral advertising or retargeting in this app. The app may also contain social media links that are only accessible behind a parental gate. END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT This application is subject to an End-User License Agreement available through the following link: https://budgestudios.com/en/legal-embed/eula/ ABOUT BUDGE STUDIOS Budge Studios was founded in 2010 with the mission to entertain and educate children around the world, through innovation, creativity and fun. Its high-quality app portfolio consists of original and branded properties, including Barbie, Thomas & Friends, Strawberry Shortcake, Caillou, The Smurfs, Miss Hollywood, Hello Kitty and Crayola. Budge Studios maintains the highest standards of safety and age-appropriateness, and has become a global leader in children’s apps for smartphones and tablets. Visit us: www.budgestudios.com Like us: facebook.com/budgestudios Follow us: @budgestudios Watch our app trailers: youtube.com/budgestudios HAVE QUESTIONS? We always welcome your questions, suggestions and comments. Contact us 24/7 at support@budgestudios.ca BUDGE, BUDGE STUDIOS and BUDGE GAMETIME are trademarks of Budge Studios Inc. Budge GameTime © 2020 Budge Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Screenshots

Do Not Touch (by Nickelodeon)4 screens
Budge GameTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Do Not Touch (by Nickelodeon) at none against Budge GameTime's 3. Do Not Touch (by Nickelodeon) also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 51%) and ratings volume (1K vs 278). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Budge GameTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Do Not Touch (by Nickelodeon) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Do Not Touch (by Nickelodeon) against 4.1 for Budge GameTime. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 278 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Do Not Touch (by Nickelodeon)'s written reviews are positive against 51% of Budge GameTime's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Do Not Touch (by Nickelodeon) ships an update every 3 months, Budge GameTime every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Do Not Touch (by Nickelodeon) versus Budge GameTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDo Not Touch (by Nickelodeon)Budge GameTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1K ratings) — better4.1 (278 ratings)
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews — better51.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better278
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB271 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViacom International Inc.Budge Studios

Customer experience

Do Not Touch (by Nickelodeon)

All ratings1,037 ratings
Positive75.8%
Neutral7.3%
Negative16.9%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive76.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative11.3%

Budge GameTime

All ratings276 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral10.1%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive51.0%
Neutral15.7%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Do Not Touch (by Nickelodeon)

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Button disappearing or becoming unresponsive
  • Inconsistent performance on newer devices
  • Incompatibility issues on certain iOS versions
  • Freezing and loading problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • More diverse and frequent content updates
  • Improved instructions and tutorials for games
  • Ability to reset or move the button freely
  • Support for more devices and operating systems

Budge GameTime

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Do Not Touch (by Nickelodeon)

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Budge GameTime

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Membership Plan7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Do Not Touch (by Nickelodeon) free?
Do Not Touch (by Nickelodeon) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Budge GameTime free?
Budge GameTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Do Not Touch (by Nickelodeon) or Budge GameTime?
Do Not Touch (by Nickelodeon) is rated higher. Do Not Touch (by Nickelodeon) averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Budge GameTime averages 4.1 from 278 ratings.
Do Do Not Touch (by Nickelodeon) or Budge GameTime have ads?
Neither Do Not Touch (by Nickelodeon) nor Budge GameTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Do Not Touch (by Nickelodeon) or Budge GameTime?
Do Not Touch (by Nickelodeon) ships an update every 3 months, and Budge GameTime every 5 months. Most recently, Do Not Touch (by Nickelodeon) was updated on October 26, 2026 and Budge GameTime on October 23, 2026.

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