# Booklets vs Bugs and Buttons 2

The clearest difference is price: Booklets at Free against Bugs and Buttons 2's $0.99. Booklets also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 56%). Bugs and Buttons 2's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 37 months) and ratings volume (45 vs 3). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Booklets is free to download; Bugs and Buttons 2 costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Booklets against 4.3 for Bugs and Buttons 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bugs and Buttons 2 has 45 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Booklets's written reviews are positive against 56% of Bugs and Buttons 2's.

Booklets ships an update every 37 months, Bugs and Buttons 2 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Booklets | Bugs and Buttons 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booklets/id499757385/reviews) | [4.3 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugs-and-buttons-2/id686968315/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **45** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 56.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 421 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bob Baratta-Lorton](https://appshunter.io/developer/499646138) | [Little Bit Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1064989969) |

## What reviewers say

### Booklets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booklets/id499757385)

This app is part of a reading and writing curriculum designed for beginning readers or those who have struggled with literacy. It focuses on teaching children to read and write independently through interactive word and picture pairings, offering immediate feedback.

**Highlights:** Interactive word and picture association, Audio playback for word sounds, Immediate feedback on reading accuracy, Focus on phonetic blending, Part of a comprehensive reading program

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bugs and Buttons 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugs-and-buttons-2/id686968315)

Engaging educational games designed for preschoolers aged 3-5. Activities focus on developing motor skills, cognitive abilities, and learning core concepts through creative play and interactive challenges.

**Highlights:** Creative play activities, Motor skill development (tap, drag, pinch, tilt), Visual instructions, Self-leveling activities, Original graphics and music, Humorous interactions and sound effects

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Nostalgic and fun
- 💎 Great variety of mini-games
- 🎨 Vibrant and colorful graphics
- 🧠 Educational and engaging for young kids
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoyed by kids and parents alike

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Doesn't work with latest iOS updates
- 🕰️ Games go on indefinitely without end
- 🤔 Not suitable for older children

**Reported bugs**

- Sound doesn't work after recent update
- App crashes on startup for some users

**Requested features**

- Update app for compatibility with latest iOS
- Add ability to save progress and high scores
- Introduce more challenging levels for older kids


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Booklets free?

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

### Is Bugs and Buttons 2 free?

Bugs and Buttons 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Booklets or Bugs and Buttons 2?

Booklets and Bugs and Buttons 2 are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 45 ratings respectively.

### Do Booklets or Bugs and Buttons 2 have ads?

Neither Booklets nor Bugs and Buttons 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Booklets or Bugs and Buttons 2?

Booklets ships an update every 37 months, and Bugs and Buttons 2 every 6 months. Most recently, Booklets was updated on October 12, 2026 and Bugs and Buttons 2 on October 13, 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.*