# Moth vs Forest Island

The clearest difference is rating: Forest Island at 4.8 against Moth's 3.6. Forest Island also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 5). Moth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 43) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forest Island sells 43 one-off in-app purchases. Moth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Forest Island holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forest Island has 26K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moth | Forest Island |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moth-catch-the-light/id1451800357/reviews) | **[4.8 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-island/id1581726035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 78.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 605 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [antreas mertzelos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450742534) | [Nanali Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/577348210) |

## What reviewers say

### Moth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moth-catch-the-light/id1451800357)

Guide a moth through a dark forest, avoiding nocturnal creatures and collecting fireflies. This endless game offers fast-paced challenges with beautiful graphics and immersive forest sounds.

**Highlights:** Guide the moth carefully, Collect fireflies, Avoid creatures of the night, Beautiful dark and glowing graphics, Endless gameplay, Immersive forest sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Forest Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-island/id1581726035)

This idle simulation game allows players to restore a natural island by collecting diverse animals and birds. Players can clear pollution, grow habitats, and enjoy relaxing BGM and ASMR sounds. It's designed for stress relief and a peaceful gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Collect over 100 types of animals and birds, Restore island by clearing pollution, Grow diverse natural habitats, Relaxing BGM and ASMR sounds, Idle gameplay with continuous growth, Welcome gift for new users

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (43)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arcade Coin Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recovery of Snowflake Landmark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season Coin(S) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spring Pass Coin Package (S) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frog in your Pocket! New Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Pass Coin Package (S) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Ad skip coupons | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rare Animal Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Baby Duck in your Pocket! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Swan Package - Coupon Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| Aurora Weather Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fluffy Snow Weather Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crescent Weather Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rudolph Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Penguin Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Axolotl in your Pocket! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blue Snake Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Wolf Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Black Rabbit Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Deer Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Fox Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Turtle Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Orca package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Glasses Bear Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Humpback Whale Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Snowflake Limited Animals | $7.99 | one-time |
| Guinea Pig Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Limited Animal Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Season Limited Animal Pack 3A | $7.99 | one-time |
| Capybara Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spring Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Foggy Isle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Package 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Forest Island: Snowflake Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Larga Seal Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coconut Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Blackfooted Albatross Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| Red Paper Boat Upgrade | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Relaxing and calming atmosphere
- 🐾 Cute and adorable animals
- 🎶 Soothing background music
- 🕰️ Peaceful gameplay without pressure
- 🎁 Generous rewards and progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📢 Excessive pop-ups and notifications
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive tasks and limited gameplay
- 🕰️ Slow progress without watching ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or getting stuck on loading screens
- Disappearing progress and lost in-app purchases
- Inability to complete certain quests or tasks
- Inconsistent or malfunctioning game mechanics

**Requested features**

- Ability to name or interact with animals
- More diverse and unique animal habitats
- Reduced reliance on ads for progression
- Improved camera functionality for photos
- Offline mode or reduced battery consumption


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moth free?

Moth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Forest Island free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Moth or Forest Island?

Forest Island is rated higher. Moth averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Forest Island averages 4.8 from 26K ratings.

### Do Moth or Forest Island have ads?

Forest Island shows ads; Moth does not.

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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.*