Comparison

RAYSTORM vs Bugsnax

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

RAYSTORM

Experience a classic arcade shooter with two distinct game modes and customizable shooting methods. Choose from two unique ships, enjoy an enhanced soundtrack, and challenge yourself with multiple difficulty settings. Supports MFi controllers for an authentic arcade feel.

Highlights
  • Two game modes: Remix and Arcade
  • Auto and Manual shooting options
  • MFi Bluetooth controller support
  • Two playable ships with unique abilities
  • Original and arranged soundtrack options
  • 8 difficulty modes
  • Game Center compatibility for rankings and achievements
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RAYSTORM, the second installment in TAITO’s classic RAY series of arcade shooting games, locks on to iPhone! TAITO is famous for arcade shooting games, and the RAY trilogy is one of its most beloved series! Beloved for its beautiful 3D graphics and exhilarating pace, the series’ second installment (following RAYFORCE) is now available in app form! *Two Game Modes: Remix Mode and Arcade Mode! -The Remix Mode provides a new, iPhone-optimized experience with revised difficulty setting, enemy placement, and color schemes. The special TANZMIX mode sound is fresh, too! -For the hardcore, Arcade Mode is a faithful touch screen recreation of the original arcade game. *Two Shooting Methods: Auto and Manual! Auto Mode provides automatic, button-free firing for both the standard weapon and lock-on laser, allowing players to take on this challenging game with a single finger. -When impacted with special Attack gauge accumulated, Round-Divider activated by auto! You can avoid the shot of your aircraft! Manual Mode adds weapon controls (a toggle for the standard shot; fire buttons for the lock-on laser and special attack), providing a more arcade-like play experience. *Support MFi Bluetooth controllers!! Key configuration is also possible! You can place 'Shot', 'Laser' and 'Special attack' on your easy-to-operate button! (When using the controller and playing Remix Mode,you can change the speed of your ship from OPTION > Move Ratio.) *Choose between two ships: the R-GRAY1 and R-GRAY2! RAYSTORM features two playable ships, each with different combat capabilities. The R-GRAY1 boasts powerful shots, while the R-GRAY2’s lasers are capable of locking on to a greater number of targets. Choose the ship that best suits your play style! *RAYSTORM's enchanting soundtrack is back! One of the highlights of the original RAYSTORM experience was its sound design, perfectly replicated here under the supervision of TAITO's ZUNTATA sound team. In addition to the classic soundtrack, this edition includes special TANZMIX renditions! *Added a arranged BGM by MASAKI(ZUNTATA) on Archade mode Area1! Using Option setting,you can choose Original BGM or Arranged BGM!! *Difficulty Modes Added! A total of 8 difficulty modes are now available, ranging from Very Easy to Very Hard. High difficulty can aim high scores! *Game Center Compatibility! Individual rankings have been prepared for each ships and for each game mode. Let's compete with high-score players from all over the world! Get Achievement fulfilling various conditions in game! Aim for Achievement Complete!! **Nortification** This app is intended for the iPhone 4s or newer,iPad mounted VRAM 1G or more,and running iOS version 8 or newer.

About

Bugsnax

Embark on an island adventure to capture and feed unique creatures to your companions. Uncover the secrets of Snaktooth Island and the mysterious Bugsnax.

Highlights
  • Capture mysterious creatures
  • Feed creatures to friends
  • Explore an island
  • Solve island mysteries
  • Discover creature origins
Features
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Catch mysterious living snacks and feed them to your friends in this unusual island adventure! Bugsnax takes you on a journey to Snaktooth Island, home of the legendary half-bug half-snack creatures, Bugsnax. Invited by intrepid explorer Elizabert Megafig, you arrive to discover your host nowhere to be found, her camp in shambles, and her followers scattered across the island alone... and hungry! It's up to you to solve the mysteries of Snaktooth Island: What happened to Lizbert? What are Bugsnax and where do they come from? But most of all, why do they taste SO GOOD?

Screenshots

RAYSTORM4 screens
Bugsnax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bugsnax at Free against RAYSTORM's $9.99. Bugsnax also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 12). RAYSTORM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Bugsnax is free to download; RAYSTORM costs $9.99 up front. Bugsnax sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RAYSTORM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RAYSTORM holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bugsnax has 1.8K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of RAYSTORM's written reviews are positive against 80% of Bugsnax's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RAYSTORM ships an update monthly, Bugsnax every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RAYSTORM versus Bugsnax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRAYSTORMBugsnax
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (12 ratings) — better4.5 (1.8K ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better80.2% of reviews
Number of ratings121.8K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB2.0 GB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTAITO CorporationYoung Horses, Inc.

Customer experience

RAYSTORM

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative6.7%

Bugsnax

All ratings1,794 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews494 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral7.5%
Negative12.3%

Bugs and requests

RAYSTORM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bugsnax

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Glitches with grappling hook and fire
  • Difficulty accessing certain areas in demo
  • Crashes and performance issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More Bugsnax varieties and new islands
  • Ability to tame and utilize Bugsnax abilities
  • Sequel or DLC to continue the story
  • Free or lower-priced full game option

In-app purchases

None

RAYSTORM

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Bugsnax

One-time1
  • Bugsnax Full Game$7.99

Questions

Is RAYSTORM free?
RAYSTORM costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bugsnax free?
Bugsnax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RAYSTORM or Bugsnax?
RAYSTORM is rated higher. RAYSTORM averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Bugsnax averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.
Do RAYSTORM or Bugsnax have ads?
Neither RAYSTORM nor Bugsnax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RAYSTORM or Bugsnax?
RAYSTORM ships an update monthly, and Bugsnax every 2 weeks. Most recently, RAYSTORM was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bugsnax on October 17, 2026.

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