# Bugdom 2 vs Monument Valley

The clearest difference is rating: Monument Valley at 4.8 against Bugdom 2's 4.1. Monument Valley also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 63) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Bugdom 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Bugdom 2 costs $2.99 and Monument Valley $3.99 up front. Monument Valley sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bugdom 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Monument Valley holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monument Valley has 16K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Bugdom 2's written reviews are positive against 81% of Monument Valley's.

Bugdom 2 ships an update every 6 months, Monument Valley every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bugdom 2 | Monument Valley |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugdom-2/id291322250/reviews) | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monument-valley/id728293409/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#5** |
| Size | 97 MB | 324 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pangea Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/281736538) | [ustwo games](https://appshunter.io/developer/297468910) |

## 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


### Monument Valley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monument-valley/id728293409)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Puzzle, #11 Top Paid · Adventure, #75 Top Paid · Games, #110 Top Paid (US App Store)

Explore a world of impossible architecture and optical illusions. Guide a silent princess through stunningly beautiful, hand-crafted monuments by manipulating the environment. Uncover hidden paths and solve puzzles in this surreal exploration game.

**Highlights:** Impossible architecture manipulation, Optical illusion puzzles, Surreal exploration, Hand-crafted worlds, Intuitive twist and drag controls, Reactive soundscape

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forgotten Shores | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning visuals and graphics
- 🎶 Soothing and atmospheric audio
- 🧠 Clever and mind-bending puzzles
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Puzzles can be too easy at times
- ⏱️ Game is relatively short in length
- 💰 Expensive for the amount of content
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes reported

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not loading or freezing on certain devices
- Inability to purchase or access DLC/expansion content
- Compatibility issues with recent iOS updates

**Requested features**

- More levels and chapters to extend the gameplay
- Increased difficulty and challenge in later puzzles
- Ability to save progress and resume levels
- Support for newer device screen sizes and resolutions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bugdom 2 free?

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

### Is Monument Valley free?

Monument Valley costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bugdom 2 or Monument Valley?

Monument Valley is rated higher. Bugdom 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Monument Valley averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do Bugdom 2 or Monument Valley have ads?

Neither Bugdom 2 nor Monument Valley shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bugdom 2 or Monument Valley?

Bugdom 2 ships an update every 6 months, and Monument Valley every 2 months. Most recently, Bugdom 2 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Monument Valley on October 18, 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.*