# BeatTheBug vs Bugborne

The clearest difference is rating: Bugborne at 5.0 against BeatTheBug's 2.0. Bugborne also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 209 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). BeatTheBug's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BeatTheBug sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bugborne sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bugborne holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bugborne has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BeatTheBug ships an update every 209 months, Bugborne every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeatTheBug | Bugborne |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatthebug/id324714342/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugborne/id6752551048/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 209 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 311 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Skycoders GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/318077826) | [Lemmy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797446231) |

## 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 |


### Bugborne

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugborne/id6752551048)

Experience intense, challenging combat with precise timing and discipline. This soulslike mobile game offers visceral knife fights and strategic dashes for skilled players.

**Highlights:** Intense soulslike combat, Precise timing and discipline, Visceral knife fights, Strategic dashes, Challenging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BeatTheBug free?

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

### Is Bugborne free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BeatTheBug or Bugborne?

Bugborne is rated higher. BeatTheBug averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bugborne averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do BeatTheBug or Bugborne have ads?

Bugborne shows ads; BeatTheBug does not.

### Which is updated more often, BeatTheBug or Bugborne?

BeatTheBug ships an update every 209 months, and Bugborne every 4 days. Most recently, BeatTheBug was updated on October 31, 2026 and Bugborne on November 5, 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.*