# Yertle the Turtle vs Casper Buzz

The clearest difference is rating: Casper Buzz at 5.0 against Yertle the Turtle's 4.5. Casper Buzz also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 28 months). Yertle the Turtle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Casper Buzz sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Yertle the Turtle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Casper Buzz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yertle the Turtle has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Yertle the Turtle ships an update every 28 months, Casper Buzz every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yertle the Turtle | Casper Buzz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yertle-the-turtle/id1376940658/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casper-buzz/id6766524702/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 42 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Oceanhouse Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/309501176) | [Casper Buzz Midea Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896299014) |

## What reviewers say

### Yertle the Turtle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yertle-the-turtle/id1376940658)

Experience a classic Dr. Seuss story with interactive elements, animations, and engaging activities. Tap and drag for surprises, find hidden stars for mini-games, and enjoy narrated or self-read options. Learn new vocabulary and track reading progress.

**Highlights:** Interactive story elements, Delightful animations, Hidden stars for activities, Highlighting narration, Vocabulary exploration, Parental tracking, Seven mini-games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable reading experience
- 🎨 Engaging illustrations
- 🔊 Great narrator
- 🎉 Nostalgic for users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Some books not free
- 🤔 Inconsistent pricing

**Reported bugs**

- None reported

**Requested features**

- Make all Dr. Seuss books free
- Improve pricing consistency across books


### Casper Buzz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casper-buzz/id6766524702)

This app serves as a comprehensive local guide for Casper, Wyoming. It centralizes information on events, news, and local businesses, making it easy to discover and plan activities within the community. Stay connected and informed about everything happening in your city.

**Highlights:** Local event listings, Community news updates, Local business directory, Discover outdoor adventures, Centralized information hub, Easy access to event details

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Casper Buzz Monthly Access | $5.00 | per month |
| Casper Buzz Annual Pass | $12.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yertle the Turtle free?

Yertle the Turtle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Casper Buzz free?

Casper Buzz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Yertle the Turtle or Casper Buzz?

Casper Buzz is rated higher. Yertle the Turtle averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Casper Buzz averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Yertle the Turtle or Casper Buzz have ads?

Casper Buzz shows ads; Yertle the Turtle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yertle the Turtle or Casper Buzz?

Yertle the Turtle ships an update every 28 months, and Casper Buzz every 4 months. Most recently, Yertle the Turtle was updated on October 16, 2026 and Casper Buzz on October 3, 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.*