# BugSim vs Flocking Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Flocking Simulator at 5.0 against BugSim's 4.0. Flocking Simulator also leads on device support (3 vs 1). BugSim's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Flocking Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BugSim | Flocking Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugsim/id376219983/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flocking-simulator/id6757456530/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mike Wesemann](https://appshunter.io/developer/285807162) | [Victor Rodriguez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865544820) |

## What reviewers say

### BugSim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugsim/id376219983)

Explore Darwinian evolution through a simulation game where virtual bugs learn to survive and hunt bacteria. This educational app is based on a concept from a 1989 Scientific American article.

**Highlights:** Darwinian evolution simulation, Survival of the fittest mechanics, Bugs hunt bacteria, Educational gameplay, Based on Scientific American concept

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Flocking Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flocking-simulator/id6757456530)

Explore emergent behavior and steering rules with a "boids" simulation. Adjust forces like separation, alignment, and cohesion to create lifelike motion. Experiment with visual options and observe instant reactions to your changes.

**Highlights:** Adjustable flocking forces (separation, alignment, cohesion), Customizable perception radius, speed, and steering, Visual options: boid shape, color modes, debug overlays, Real-time swarm reaction to parameter changes, Learning emergent behavior and steering rules, Generative visuals and relaxing motion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BugSim free?

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

### Is Flocking Simulator free?

Flocking Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BugSim or Flocking Simulator?

Flocking Simulator is rated higher. BugSim averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Flocking Simulator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BugSim or Flocking Simulator have ads?

Neither BugSim nor Flocking Simulator shows ads.

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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.*