# Bugsnax vs Bug Art!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bugsnax at 80% against Bug Art!'s 0%. Bugsnax also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Bug Art!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bugsnax sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bug Art! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bugsnax holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bugsnax has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Bugsnax's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bug Art!'s.

Bugsnax ships an update every 2 weeks, Bug Art! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bugsnax | Bug Art! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugsnax/id1449161497/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-art/id1570798968/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Young Horses, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017367212) | [淑芳 董](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552143699) |

## What reviewers say

### Bugsnax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugsnax/id1449161497)

Embark on an island adventure to capture and feed unique creatures to your companions. Uncover the secrets of Snaktooth Island and the mysterious Bugsnax.

**Highlights:** Capture mysterious creatures, Feed creatures to friends, Explore an island, Solve island mysteries, Discover creature origins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bugsnax Full Game | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Unique and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Excellent character design and writing
- 🎨 Beautiful and creative visuals
- 🎶 Fantastic soundtrack
- 🤯 Unexpected story twists and turns

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Full game requires purchase after demo
- 🤔 Some areas locked behind paywall in demo
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes reported

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with grappling hook and fire
- Difficulty accessing certain areas in demo
- Crashes and performance issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More Bugsnax varieties and new islands
- Ability to tame and utilize Bugsnax abilities
- Sequel or DLC to continue the story
- Free or lower-priced full game option


### Bug Art!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-art/id1570798968)

Create unique insect specimens by assembling and decorating dead bug bodies. This DIY art game allows you to design your own masterpieces with a variety of bugs.

**Highlights:** Assemble bug bodies, Decorate insect specimens, DIY bug art creation, Variety of bugs

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bugsnax free?

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

### Is Bug Art! free?

Bug Art! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bugsnax or Bug Art!?

Bugsnax is rated higher. Bugsnax averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Bug Art! averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bugsnax or Bug Art! have ads?

Bug Art! shows ads; Bugsnax does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bugsnax or Bug Art!?

Bugsnax ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bug Art! weekly. Most recently, Bugsnax was updated on October 17, 2026 and Bug Art! on September 27, 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.*