# Action Buggy vs Sonic Mania Plus

The clearest difference is price: Sonic Mania Plus at Free against Action Buggy's $0.99. Sonic Mania Plus also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (28K vs 19). Action Buggy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Sonic Mania Plus is free to download; Action Buggy costs $0.99 up front. Sonic Mania Plus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Action Buggy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Action Buggy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonic Mania Plus has 28K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 74% and 74% positive.

Action Buggy ships an update every 11 months, Sonic Mania Plus every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Action Buggy | Sonic Mania Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-buggy/id364025671/reviews)** | [4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-mania-plus-netflix/id6445996359/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | **74.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 271 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) |

## What reviewers say

### Action Buggy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-buggy/id364025671)

Drive a moon buggy across rocky lunar surfaces, using missiles or jumps to overcome obstacles. Compete for distance and unlock achievements in this endless, procedurally generated game with retro pixel graphics.

**Highlights:** Drive a moon buggy, Master rocky surfaces, Missile launcher, Precision jumps, Endless variation, Retro hand-pixeled graphics, Unlock achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Great retro graphics
- 💡 Challenging gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
- 👎 Difficult to master

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Game freezes and crashes
- Controls not responsive at times

**Requested features**

- More game modes and levels
- Retry button after death
- Online leaderboards
- Customization options


### Sonic Mania Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-mania-plus-netflix/id6445996359)

Experience a vibrant retro platformer with classic characters and new challenges. Run, jump, and collect rings through remixed zones, solving puzzles and battling familiar foes. A true celebration of the beloved franchise for both long-time fans and newcomers.

**Highlights:** Play as Sonic, Tails, or Knuckles, Unique character abilities, Collect gold rings and special rings, Solve secret puzzles, Battle new bosses and Dr. Eggman, Remixed classic zones

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great port of a classic game
- 🎮 Good controller support
- 💰 Free with Netflix subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio issues (crackling, stuttering)
- 🔍 Small touch controls
- 📺 Doesn't fill the screen
- 🔒 Locked behind Netflix paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Soft-locks in Studiopolis Zone
- Debug mode issues
- Saving problems in Flying Battery Zone
- Graphical glitches in Metallic Madness

**Requested features**

- Bigger and customizable touch controls
- Widescreen support
- Optimization for older devices
- Standalone purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Action Buggy free?

Action Buggy costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sonic Mania Plus free?

Sonic Mania Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Action Buggy or Sonic Mania Plus?

Action Buggy is rated higher. Action Buggy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Sonic Mania Plus averages 4.8 from 28K ratings.

### Do Action Buggy or Sonic Mania Plus have ads?

Neither Action Buggy nor Sonic Mania Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Action Buggy or Sonic Mania Plus?

Action Buggy ships an update every 11 months, and Sonic Mania Plus every 3 weeks. Most recently, Action Buggy was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sonic Mania Plus on October 29, 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.*