# Bugsnax vs Insect Quest

The clearest difference is rating: Insect Quest at 5.0 against Bugsnax's 4.5. Insect Quest also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). Bugsnax's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bugsnax sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Insect Quest sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Insect Quest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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 100% of Insect Quest's.

Bugsnax ships an update every 2 weeks, Insect Quest every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bugsnax | Insect Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugsnax/id1449161497/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-quest/id1587058822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Young Horses, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017367212) | [Yasuhiro Mizuki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493157137) |

## 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


### Insect Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-quest/id1587058822)

Embark on an adventure in the world's first insect role-playing game. Explore a unique world and engage in exciting gameplay.

**Highlights:** Insect role-playing gameplay, Unique world exploration, Adventure elements, First of its kind

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Coin | $11.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 Coin | $32.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bugsnax free?

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

### Is Insect Quest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bugsnax or Insect Quest?

Insect Quest is rated higher. Bugsnax averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Insect Quest averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bugsnax or Insect Quest have ads?

Insect Quest shows ads; Bugsnax does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bugsnax or Insect Quest?

Bugsnax ships an update every 2 weeks, and Insect Quest every 3 months. Most recently, Bugsnax was updated on September 25, 2026 and Insect Quest on July 7, 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.*