BeatTheBug vs Running Dino
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BeatTheBug
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!
- Virtual fly flapping
- Physical device movement detection
- Catch bugs with bats
- Interactive gameplay
- Unique bug catching experience
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BeatTheBug is your virtual fly flap. Turn around yourself and find the flying bug to catch it with one of the available bats. It has never been more fun to catch bugs. KEEP THE DEVICE TIGHT IN YOUR HANDS!!! We do not take responsibility for flying devices :) IMPORTANT NOTICE: No bugs have been harmed to build this application.
Running Dino
Embark on a prehistoric adventure, guiding a dinosaur through lush jungles. Dodge obstacles, collect delicious pellets for bonuses, and utilize special items for extra lives. Swing on vines and leap over hazards in this thrilling running game.
- Dinosaur running gameplay
- Obstacle dodging
- Pellet collection for bonuses
- Collect special items for extra lives
- Vine swinging
- Jump over hazards
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Run, run, run!! Running Dino takes you back – way back – to the days when dinosaurs sprinted through the jungle, swinging from the trees! Move Dino through the prehistoric wilderness, dodging obstacles and eating all the way! Pig out on tasty, colorful pellets as you run along, and collect special items for bonuses, including a new life! Jump over skulls and idols, dodge treacherous hanging rocks, and swing on vines across chasms! Run, run, run!!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Running Dino at 3.9 against BeatTheBug's 2.0. Running Dino also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 209 months) and ratings volume (160 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BeatTheBug sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Running Dino sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Running Dino holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running Dino has 160 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BeatTheBug ships an update every 209 months, Running Dino fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BeatTheBug | Running Dino |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (2 ratings) | 3.9 (160 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 160 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 209 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 4.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skycoders GmbH | BrainVault Games, LLC |
Customer experience
BeatTheBug
Running Dino
Bugs and requests
BeatTheBug
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Running Dino
Reported bugs
7 issues- Jump button doesn't register sometimes despite sound playing
- Double branch jumping fails to grab second vine
- Ads cause game lag and speed inconsistencies
- Dino character twitches while running
- Game glitches on multiple devices
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- Collectible letters obscure ground hazards
- iOS 9 incompatibility
Requested features
8 requests- More game levels with endings
- Difficulty settings or adjustable difficulty
- Increased number of lives (5-6 instead of 4)
- Better instructions and tutorials for new players
- Ad-free version option
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- Improved vine/branch swinging mechanics
- More responsive button controls
- Option to use custom music instead of in-game music
In-app purchases
BeatTheBug
- Full kit$0.99
Running Dino
- Remove Ad$0.99
