# BeatTheBug vs Horror Mansion

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Horror Mansion at none against BeatTheBug's 1. Horror Mansion also leads on update cadence (every 54 months vs every 209 months) and device support (3 vs 1). BeatTheBug's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BeatTheBug sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Horror Mansion asks for nothing beyond the download.

BeatTheBug ships an update every 209 months, Horror Mansion every 54 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeatTheBug | Horror Mansion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatthebug/id324714342/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 209 months | **Every 54 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skycoders GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/318077826) | [GRAVITY NEOCYON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561085852) |

## What reviewers say

### BeatTheBug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatthebug/id324714342)

A virtual fly-flapping game where you physically turn to find and catch bugs with bats. Experience the fun of bug catching in a unique, interactive way. Be careful with your device!

**Highlights:** Virtual fly flapping, Physical device movement detection, Catch bugs with bats, Interactive gameplay, Unique bug catching experience

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full kit | $0.99 | one-time |


### Horror Mansion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horror-mansion/id1574132170)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BeatTheBug free?

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

### Is Horror Mansion free?

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

### Do BeatTheBug or Horror Mansion have ads?

Horror Mansion shows ads; BeatTheBug does not.

### Which is updated more often, BeatTheBug or Horror Mansion?

BeatTheBug ships an update every 209 months, and Horror Mansion every 54 months. Most recently, BeatTheBug was updated on October 15, 2026 and Horror Mansion on October 27, 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.*