# DOODLE SQUARES vs Bug Bomber

The clearest difference is price: DOODLE SQUARES at Free against Bug Bomber's $1.99. DOODLE SQUARES also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 70%) and ratings volume (478 vs 43). Bug Bomber's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

DOODLE SQUARES is free to download; Bug Bomber costs $1.99 up front. DOODLE SQUARES sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Bug Bomber sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bug Bomber holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DOODLE SQUARES has 478 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of DOODLE SQUARES's written reviews are positive against 70% of Bug Bomber's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DOODLE SQUARES ships an update every 2 months, Bug Bomber every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DOODLE SQUARES | Bug Bomber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (478 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-squares/id384827186/reviews) | **[4.4 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-bomber/id1441148872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **478** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 83 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobX GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464663882) | [Jason Sanford](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441148871) |

## What reviewers say

### DOODLE SQUARES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-squares/id384827186)

Navigate a world of hazards, collecting green squares and fruits for score boosts and power-ups. Unlock new themes as you play and compete for the top spot on the leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Score collection, Hazard avoidance, Fruit power-ups, Theme unlocking, Leaderboard competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boogers Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all themes! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jewels Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aqua Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and engaging
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
- 🕹️ Challenging and rewarding
- ⏱️ Quick and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔊 Repetitive or annoying music
- 📱 Difficulty seeing the game due to finger placement
- 💰 Paid themes/content seen as unnecessary
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with iOS 5
- Crashes on startup for some users

**Requested features**

- New game modes or themes
- Achievements or leaderboards
- Option to disable music while keeping sound effects
- Improved performance on older devices


### Bug Bomber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-bomber/id1441148872)

A classic action puzzle game where players clear colored bugs by dropping bombs. Match four or more of the same color to eliminate them. Offers 21 levels and 3 speeds for increasing challenge.

**Highlights:** Classic action puzzle gameplay, Clear bugs with colored bombs, Match four or more for elimination, 21 levels of difficulty, 3 different speeds

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Music | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DOODLE SQUARES free?

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

### Is Bug Bomber free?

Bug Bomber costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DOODLE SQUARES or Bug Bomber?

Bug Bomber is rated higher. DOODLE SQUARES averages 3.9 out of 5 from 478 ratings, while Bug Bomber averages 4.4 from 43 ratings.

### Do DOODLE SQUARES or Bug Bomber have ads?

Neither DOODLE SQUARES nor Bug Bomber shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DOODLE SQUARES or Bug Bomber?

DOODLE SQUARES ships an update every 2 months, and Bug Bomber every 3 months. Most recently, DOODLE SQUARES was updated on September 6, 2026 and Bug Bomber on September 18, 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.*