# Bugdom 2 vs The Patrick Star Game

The clearest difference is price: The Patrick Star Game at Free against Bugdom 2's $2.99. The Patrick Star Game also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (869 vs 63). Bugdom 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (69% vs 40%). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

The Patrick Star Game is free to download; Bugdom 2 costs $2.99 up front. The Patrick Star Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bugdom 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Patrick Star Game holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Patrick Star Game has 869 ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Bugdom 2's written reviews are positive against 40% of The Patrick Star Game's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bugdom 2 ships an update every 8 months, The Patrick Star Game fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bugdom 2 | The Patrick Star Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugdom-2/id291322250/reviews) | **[4.3 (869 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-patrick-star-game/id6633432850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **869** |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 39.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 99 MB | 493 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pangea Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/281736538) | [Outright Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528365318) |

## What reviewers say

### Bugdom 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugdom-2/id291322250)

Embark on a console-quality 3D action-adventure as Skip McFly, a grasshopper exploring a house and its surroundings. Encounter a variety of insect friends and foes in a visually stunning world with beautiful 3D animation and engaging characters.

**Highlights:** Console-quality 3D action-adventure, Explore inside and around a house, Encounter friends and enemies, Stunning 3D graphics and animation, Engaging insect characters

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing graphics
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic for childhood
- 👍 Fun adventure
- 👍 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes
- 🐛 Difficult controls
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Lacks save progress option

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Controls are unresponsive
- Levels reset progress when exiting

**Requested features**

- Add save progress option
- Improve camera and controls
- Bring back original Bugdom game


### The Patrick Star Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-patrick-star-game/id6633432850)

Explore Bikini Bottom as Patrick Star in this open-world physics-based sandbox game. Use items to create chaos, complete challenges set by friends, and unlock iconic outfits. Embrace silliness and unpredictable fun in a familiar universe.

**Highlights:** Open-world Bikini Bottom playground, Physics-based sandbox gameplay, Complete challenges from friends, Use various items to interact with the environment, Unlock iconic Patrick outfits, Interact with SpongeBob characters

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game once you get the paid version
- 👍 Really cool game
- 👍 Now I know where everything is on the show

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Demo is way too small
- 💰 Not actually free, have to pay $9.99
- 🐛 Can't move the camera
- 🤔 Did Patrick really deserve a game?

**Reported bugs**

- Every time I get out of the playground it puts 10 seconds and I always get irritated
- I can only got one skin in the game

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates
- More stuff from the show
- Ability to go into actual buildings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bugdom 2 free?

Bugdom 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Patrick Star Game free?

The Patrick Star Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bugdom 2 or The Patrick Star Game?

The Patrick Star Game is rated higher. Bugdom 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while The Patrick Star Game averages 4.3 from 869 ratings.

### Do Bugdom 2 or The Patrick Star Game have ads?

Neither Bugdom 2 nor The Patrick Star Game shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bugdom 2 or The Patrick Star Game?

Bugdom 2 ships an update every 8 months, and The Patrick Star Game fortnightly. Most recently, Bugdom 2 was updated on October 31, 2026 and The Patrick Star Game on October 30, 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.*