# Doodle Army vs Bug Heroes

The clearest difference is price: Bug Heroes at Free against Doodle Army's $1.99. Bug Heroes also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). Doodle Army's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 137). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Bug Heroes is free to download; Doodle Army costs $1.99 up front. Bug Heroes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Doodle Army asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bug Heroes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodle Army has 1.5K ratings behind it against 137, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Doodle Army's written reviews are positive against 90% of Bug Heroes's.

Doodle Army ships an update monthly, Bug Heroes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Army | Bug Heroes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-army/id349276209/reviews) | **[4.8 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-heroes/id412789616/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 137 |
| Positive reviews | 84.0% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#67** | — |
| Size | 227 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chad Towns](https://appshunter.io/developer/306939927) | [Foursaken Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366197999) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Army

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-army/id349276209)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Paid · Adventure, #79 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Engage in an endless shooting adventure against waves of enemies. Utilize a vast arsenal of over 40 weapons and play as more than 40 unlockable characters across multiple battle zones. The game features a tutorial and auto-saving to guide your progress.

**Highlights:** Endless shooting gameplay, Over 40 weapons, Over 40 unlockable characters, Multiple battle zones, In-game tutorial, Checkpoint auto-saving

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 💥 Exciting boss battles
- 🎨 Great retro graphics
- 🕹️ Simple and addictive controls
- 🕰️ Brings back childhood memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (sound issues, score not recording, etc.)
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
- 🔊 Annoying sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working in missions
- Boss battle scores not recording
- Game Center integration not functioning
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Update for iOS 11 and newer devices
- Add more levels and maps
- Implement multiplayer mode
- Add character customization options
- Improve vehicle controls


### Bug Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-heroes/id412789616)

Embark on an action-adventure with RPG and castle defense elements. Master unique Bug Heroes, each with distinct skills and equipment, to battle hordes of hungry insects. Explore miniature landscapes, collect resources, and fortify your base for epic defense.

**Highlights:** Blend of action, adventure, castle defense, and RPG, 10 unique playable Bug Heroes with distinct abilities, Level-up and customize heroes with equipment, Melee and ranged combat options, Base fortification and food defense, Over 50 unique enemy types with an Insectopedia, Randomized side quests for replayability

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Grandmasters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Death From Above | $0.99 | one-time |
| Locked 'n Loaded | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reinforcements | $0.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Trove | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Awesome game
- 🕷️ Unique bug-themed gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and animations
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging
- 💰 Great value for free/low-cost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🎮 Frustrating controls at times
- 💰 In-app purchases required for full experience
- 🕹️ Difficulty can be unbalanced

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using certain abilities
- Saves/progress getting deleted
- Unresponsive/glitchy controls

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode (co-op, PvP)
- More free/unlockable characters
- Permanent character progression
- Custom map/level creator
- Expanded story/campaign mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Army free?

Doodle Army costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bug Heroes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Army or Bug Heroes?

Bug Heroes is rated higher. Doodle Army averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Bug Heroes averages 4.8 from 137 ratings.

### Do Doodle Army or Bug Heroes have ads?

Neither Doodle Army nor Bug Heroes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Army or Bug Heroes?

Doodle Army ships an update monthly, and Bug Heroes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Doodle Army was updated on October 18, 2026 and Bug Heroes on October 11, 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.*