Comparison

SnowJinks vs Bug Heroes 2 Premium

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

Head to head
About

SnowJinks

Engage in an epic snowball fight adventure, defending your neighborhood from bullies. Navigate a winter wonderland, dodge enemy attacks, and collect power-ups to enhance your snowball arsenal. Upgrade your gear and prepare for holiday mischief.

Highlights
  • Neighborhood defense gameplay
  • Wintry wonderland environments
  • Dodge enemy bully attacks
  • Collect power-up Presents
  • Upgrade Hats, Snowballs, and Presents
  • Collect Coins for upgrades
Features
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SnowJinks takes snowball fights to an epic new level! This holiday season, join Jack and Jill as they defend their neighborhood against an icy onslaught - how many bullies can you clobber with snowballs before you have to head home? * Duck, roll and leap through a wintry wonderland filled with snowmen, backyard playgrounds, ice forts and holiday cheer! * Dodge attacks from the local bullies: the terrible Taunter, the explosive Shoveler, the chilling Freezer and the infuriatingly-accurate Pitcher! * Keep an eye out for Presents that can freeze your opponents, replace your snowball with a fireball, or even give you a quick healing fix! * Grab Coins to spend on an array of cool and crazy Hats, Snowballs and Present upgrades! Get ready to make some mischief with SnowJinks!

About

Bug Heroes 2 Premium

Lead a squad of unique insect heroes in tactical battles, customizing their abilities and gear. Scavenge for resources to fortify your base and survive waves of enemies. Engage in competitive multiplayer or cooperative missions.

Highlights
  • 25 unique heroes with distinct abilities
  • Squad-based gameplay controlling two heroes
  • Base fortification and defense
  • Single player missions and endless mode
  • 2v2 competitive multiplayer battles
  • Hero leveling, skills, and equipment customization
Features
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Master 25 unique heroes - from a hook wielding Waterbug pirate, to an old and wise Aphid sensei, a champion Bumblebee boxer, a grenade launching Worm, a poison obsessed Stinkbug, and tons more! Choose and customize your squad, and unleash powerful abilities on your enemies. Scavenge for food and junk, fortify your base, build turrets, level up your heroes, equip weapons and armor, and survive! Or, put your skills to the test in up to 2v2 competitive multiplayer battles! ---------------------------- FEATURES • MOBA-like competitive & cooperative multiplayer • Tons of single player content, including missions, an endless mode, and a base vs base skirmish mode • 25 unique heroes to master - form your team of two • Innovative squad based gameplay - control two heroes simultaneously • Level up your Bug Heroes, increase their skills, and buy weapons, armor, and gear • Scavenge for food, then defend your Food Stash with turrets and upgrades • Complete missions, earn stars, and unlock a host of powerful upgrades • Master both melee and ranged combat. Slice your enemies with swords, swat bugs off of ledges, blast them from long range with guns and magic, and more • Tactical gameplay - use cover to defeat your enemies • Over 75 varied enemy types to battle ---------------------------- Questions or comments? Follow us on Twitter @FoursakenMedia, or like us on Facebook!

Screenshots

SnowJinks4 screens
Bug Heroes 2 Premium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bug Heroes 2 Premium at 4.8 against SnowJinks's 3.8. Bug Heroes 2 Premium also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (86% vs 68%). SnowJinks's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

SnowJinks costs $0.99 and Bug Heroes 2 Premium $1.99 up front. SnowJinks sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Bug Heroes 2 Premium sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bug Heroes 2 Premium holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bug Heroes 2 Premium has 286 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of SnowJinks's written reviews are positive against 86% of Bug Heroes 2 Premium's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnowJinks ships an update every 6 months, Bug Heroes 2 Premium every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SnowJinks versus Bug Heroes 2 Premium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnowJinksBug Heroes 2 Premium
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating3.8 (45 ratings)4.8 (286 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.1% of reviews86.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45286 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB564 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperUppercut Games Pty LimitedFoursaken Media

Customer experience

SnowJinks

All ratings45 ratings
Positive68.9%
Neutral8.9%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews329 reviews
Positive68.1%
Neutral7.6%
Negative24.3%

Bug Heroes 2 Premium

All ratings286 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews880 reviews
Positive86.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative8.2%

User reviews

SnowJinks

From 45 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay mechanics
  • 🎨 Good graphics and visual quality
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly for all ages
  • 💰 Free or affordable pricing
  • ⚡ Responsive controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
  • ⏳ Long loading times
  • 📱 Compatibility issues with older iOS versions
  • 🔄 Repetitive gameplay after initial sessions
  • 🌐 Lack of multiplayer functionality

Bug Heroes 2 Premium

From 286 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 🚀 Great gameplay
  • 💡 Unique characters
  • 👍 Addictive
  • 👍 Excellent value

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes when selecting certain heroes
  • 🐛 Multiplayer issues (lag, crashes)
  • 🐛 Performance issues (FPS drops, lags)
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🔋 Battery drain

Bugs and requests

SnowJinks

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Game crashes on startup or loading screen
  • Incompatible with iOS 7+ and newer versions
  • Stuck on loading screen indefinitely
  • Game freezes during gameplay
  • Crashes when accessing menu
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  • Performance issues on iPad 2 and older devices
  • Game exits to home screen unexpectedly
  • Slow loading times affecting user experience
  • Compatibility issues with iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, and older models

Requested features

10 requests
  • Update for latest iOS versions (iOS 17+)
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More character customization options
  • Additional levels and content variety
  • Sequel or Snow Jinks 2
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  • Better graphics and smoother gameplay for newer devices
  • More accessories and cosmetics
  • Sound/music toggle options
  • Character creation system
  • Bonus rounds to reduce repetitiveness

Bug Heroes 2 Premium

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes when selecting certain heroes
  • Multiplayer mode frequently disconnects or lags
  • Performance issues on older devices
  • Glitches with hero abilities and effects

Requested features

5 requests
  • More maps and levels
  • Expanded multiplayer options (more players, new modes)
  • More heroes and customization options
  • Restore purchase functionality
  • Switch/console port

In-app purchases

5 purchases

SnowJinks

One-time5
  • 3000$0.99
  • Double Coins$0.99
  • 9000$1.99
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  • 30000$4.99
  • 100000$9.99
6 purchases

Bug Heroes 2 Premium

One-time6
  • Diamonds - 150$0.99
  • Diamonds - 500$2.99
  • Diamonds - 800$4.99
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  • Diamonds - 1,700$9.99
  • Diamonds - 3,750$19.99
  • Diamonds - 10,000$49.99

Questions

Is SnowJinks free?
SnowJinks costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Bug Heroes 2 Premium free?
Bug Heroes 2 Premium costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SnowJinks or Bug Heroes 2 Premium?
Bug Heroes 2 Premium is rated higher. SnowJinks averages 3.8 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Bug Heroes 2 Premium averages 4.8 from 286 ratings.
Do SnowJinks or Bug Heroes 2 Premium have ads?
Neither SnowJinks nor Bug Heroes 2 Premium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SnowJinks or Bug Heroes 2 Premium?
SnowJinks ships an update every 6 months, and Bug Heroes 2 Premium every 2 weeks. Most recently, SnowJinks was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bug Heroes 2 Premium on October 16, 2026.

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