# iWriteWords vs Bugs and Buttons

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iWriteWords at 94% against Bugs and Buttons's 69%. iWriteWords also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). Bugs and Buttons's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and ratings volume (56 vs 12). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

iWriteWords costs $2.99 and Bugs and Buttons $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iWriteWords holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 56 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of iWriteWords's written reviews are positive against 69% of Bugs and Buttons's.

iWriteWords ships an update every 6 weeks, Bugs and Buttons every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iWriteWords | Bugs and Buttons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwritewords/id307025309/reviews)** | [4.5 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugs-and-buttons/id446031868/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #173 | **#79** |
| Size | 156 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Roy Winata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324561549) | [Little Bit Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1064989969) |

## What reviewers say

### iWriteWords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwritewords/id307025309)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This app combines drawing letters with a fun game where players guide a character to collect numbered balls. Successfully drawing all letters reveals a cute illustration and allows progression to new levels.

**Highlights:** Draw letters to collect numbered balls, Guide character with finger, Reveal cute drawings upon word completion, Slide letters into a spinning hole, Advance through levels

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy for a preschooler to use
- 👍 Awesome app - best of class
- 👍 Helping my toddler write and spell words
- 👍 Very good
- 👍 Really cool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glad to see the update
- 🐛 Good, but more realistic and fun pictures please!
- 🐛 Good BUT ....
- 🐛 Needs a little more.
- 🐛 Some things arnt great.

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Incompatible with iOS 6
- Letters not dropping in correct orientation
- Freezes almost every time used

**Requested features**

- Add your own word option
- additional practice
- option to pick letters
- phonics option
- ability to input words and names


### Bugs and Buttons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugs-and-buttons/id446031868)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Engage young children with a collection of 18 creative learning games designed for ages 3-5. Activities focus on developing essential skills like counting, critical thinking, and memory through interactive play with colorful graphics and sounds.

**Highlights:** 18 learning games and activities, Develops counting, critical thinking, sorting, patterns, memory, and motor skills, Designed for ages 3-5, Visual instructions and self-leveling activities, Over 40 achievements, Original graphics and engaging music

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Engaging and educational
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and music
- 🧠 Helps develop cognitive skills
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for all ages
- 🕹️ Variety of fun mini-games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🕷️ Some games feature realistic bugs that may concern parents
- 🔍 Lack of instructions for some games

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on iOS 11 and later
- Games freezing or not loading properly

**Requested features**

- User profiles to track individual progress
- Ability to select/disable certain games
- More frequent updates to maintain compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iWriteWords free?

iWriteWords costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bugs and Buttons free?

Bugs and Buttons costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iWriteWords or Bugs and Buttons?

iWriteWords is rated higher. iWriteWords averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Bugs and Buttons averages 4.5 from 56 ratings.

### Do iWriteWords or Bugs and Buttons have ads?

Neither iWriteWords nor Bugs and Buttons shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iWriteWords or Bugs and Buttons?

iWriteWords ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bugs and Buttons every 6 months. Most recently, iWriteWords was updated on October 18, 2026 and Bugs and Buttons on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, iWriteWords or Bugs and Buttons?

iWriteWords currently peaks at #173 in the App Store charts, and Bugs and Buttons at #79. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*