Comparison

Bug Bomber vs Cyber Protocol

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

Head to head
About

Bug Bomber

A classic action puzzle game where players clear colored bugs by dropping bombs. Match four or more of the same color to eliminate them. Offers 21 levels and 3 speeds for increasing challenge.

Highlights
  • Classic action puzzle gameplay
  • Clear bugs with colored bombs
  • Match four or more for elimination
  • 21 levels of difficulty
  • 3 different speeds
Features
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Bug Bomber is a fast-paced arcade puzzle game inspired by the classics. Clear the board by matching colored bombs with swarms of red, yellow, and blue bugs before the stack reaches the top. Easy to learn but difficult to master, Bug Bomber rewards quick thinking, strategy, and fast reactions as the speed increases. With multiple difficulty levels, adjustable game speeds, unlockable visual themes, and premium music packs, every session can feel a little different. Features: • Classic action puzzle gameplay • Multiple difficulty levels and speed settings • Unlockable premium themes • Additional music packs available • Simple controls with satisfying chain reactions • No ads • Free to play Whether you want a quick casual session or a serious high-score challenge, Bug Bomber delivers a clean, focused puzzle experience without interruptions. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cyber Protocol

Embark on a challenging arcade puzzle adventure in a cyberpunk world. Solve intricate levels, overcome traps, and race against time to revive a humanoid friend. Compete with friends or aim for global rankings in this demanding game.

Highlights
  • 100 unique puzzle levels
  • Dynamic traps and mechanics
  • Up to 4-player local multiplayer
  • Arcade mode with global ranking
  • Retro 80s themes and sounds
  • In-game music player
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Highly awarded, the hardest game in history heading to your phones – are you ready for the challenge? Cyber Protocol is an arcade puzzle game set in Cyberpunk scenario with a strong and dynamic gameplay. You impersonate the main hero, whose mission is to bring his humanoid friend –G0X6 back to life by activating the protocol. • ABSORBING GAMEPLAY ••••• The team has put every effort to turn each of 100 levels into a new, original challenge, not just with different setups, but also with new traps with different mechanics which could be used in various ways. The plan was that each time you go through a stage, you will get as involved as the first time. • COMPETITIVE •••• Share the fun with your family and friends - Cyber Protocol invites up to 4 players to take up the challenge locally! Be careful, only the best hackers can pass it without harm. • FOR CHALLENGERS •••• Looking for more adrenaline? Try hacking the system in the arcade mode at an increased pace and with limited lives. The task is hard, but if you are good enough, you can get your place in the top 20 global ranking of cyber hackers! Glory, fame and success - it all can be yours! • FOR RETRO FANS •••• Miss retro games style? Don't worry - we got you covered! Throw away your old, dusty console, progress in the game and travel back in time to the 80’s by changing game themes and sounds. • MUSIC PLAYER •••• If you want to relax after the hard work of hacking, sit back and listen to the Cyber Protocol’s Synthwave and 8bit soundtracks before going to the next challenge! •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• CYA IN TOP 20 GLOBAL RANKING, GL&HF CYBER PROTOCOL

Screenshots

Bug Bomber4 screens
Cyber Protocol4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cyber Protocol at Free against Bug Bomber's $1.99. Cyber Protocol also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). Bug Bomber's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (43 vs 6). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Cyber Protocol is free to download; Bug Bomber costs $1.99 up front. Bug Bomber sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Cyber Protocol asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bug Bomber holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bug Bomber has 43 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Bug Bomber's written reviews are positive against 80% of Cyber Protocol's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bug Bomber ships an update every 3 months, Cyber Protocol every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Bug Bomber versus Cyber Protocol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBug BomberCyber Protocol
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (43 ratings) — better4.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB616 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJason SanfordRedDeerGames sp. z o.o.

Customer experience

Bug Bomber

All ratings43 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

Cyber Protocol

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bug Bomber

One-time2
  • Premium Themes$1.99
  • Premium Music$1.99
None

Cyber Protocol

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bug Bomber free?
Bug Bomber costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Cyber Protocol free?
Cyber Protocol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bug Bomber or Cyber Protocol?
Bug Bomber is rated higher. Bug Bomber averages 4.4 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Cyber Protocol averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Bug Bomber or Cyber Protocol have ads?
Neither Bug Bomber nor Cyber Protocol shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bug Bomber or Cyber Protocol?
Bug Bomber ships an update every 3 months, and Cyber Protocol every 4 days. Most recently, Bug Bomber was updated on October 6, 2026 and Cyber Protocol on October 15, 2026.

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