BugSplosion vs Flutter Starlight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BugSplosion
Engage in an intense retro-style action game where you must quickly squish all the bugs before they escape. Explore 8 worlds and 48 levels, accompanied by an original bitpop soundtrack inspired by classic consoles. Compete on leaderboards and earn achievements.
- Retro action gameplay
- 8 worlds and 48 levels
- Original bitpop soundtrack
- Classic and Endless modes
- Trophies and Leaderboard
- Game Center Achievements
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Squish all the bugs before they run out of sight! BugSplosion is an intense retro style action game with an original bitpop soundtrack. The soundtrack features tracks inspired by the C64, Atari ST, Amiga and NES. Features: + 8 worlds + 48 levels + Original Bitpop Soundtrack + Classic & Endless Game Modes + Trophies + Competitive Leaderboard + Game Center Achievements
Flutter Starlight
Raise and collect over 300 real-life moth species in a magical, moonlit forest. Nurture them through their lifecycle, explore a living forest, and discover enchanting plants and secrets. Enjoy a relaxing, stress-free experience with missions and interactive gestures.
- Nurture and collect moths
- Discover over 300 moth species
- Explore a living forest environment
- Grow magical plants
- Complete missions and events
- Interactive gestures
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Raise and collect cute moths in a magical, moonlit forest. You’ll soon discover moths are just as beautiful as butterflies in this relaxing, cozy game. Nurture moths through their incredible lifecycle, from adorable caterpillars to majestic moths. Guide them through the forest, bursting dandelions and collecting pollen. Behold their beauty and adorable quirks as they flutter and play! Enjoy the relaxing ambiance of a magical forest, where stars twinkle as the moon moves through its lunar cycle and flowers bloom as fireflies burst light over the forest. Expand and adorn the forest with a vast array of plants with magical abilities, and discover other forest dwellers that have interesting tales to tell and mysteries to unravel. There is always something new to discover in Flutter Starlight, with more than 300 real-life moth species to collect and learn about! Features: • Nurture & Collect: Raise moths from tiny caterpillars to majestic winged creatures. • A Living, Breathing Forest: Watch as flowers bloom, fireflies glow, and the moon moves through its lunar cycle. • Enchanting Plants & Secrets: Grow magical plants and uncover hidden stories. • 300+ Real-Life Moths: Discover and learn about rare and stunning species. • Relaxing Gameplay: Enjoy soothing sounds and a stress-free experience. • Missions & Events: Complete to start collecting exclusive rewards. • Interactive Gestures: Feed caterpillars, guide moths, and more! ********** Developed and published by Runaway, an award-winning game studio that creates games inspired by the natural world. Please note: This game is free to play but does contain some items to purchase for real money. If you run into any issues while playing or you have any suggestions, please contact us at support@runaway.zendesk.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BugSplosion at none against Flutter Starlight's 10. BugSplosion also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Flutter Starlight's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 45 months) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 6). On price, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Flutter Starlight sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. BugSplosion asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flutter Starlight holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flutter Starlight has 7.9K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of BugSplosion's written reviews are positive against 82% of Flutter Starlight's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
BugSplosion ships an update every 45 months, Flutter Starlight every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BugSplosion | Flutter Starlight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6 ratings) | 4.7 (7.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better | 82.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 7.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 563 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rosendahl Software AB | Runaway |
Customer experience
BugSplosion
Flutter Starlight
Bugs and requests
BugSplosion
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Flutter Starlight
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game freezes and crashes when switching apps
- Reward videos not working properly
- Progress and data loss issues
- Graphical glitches after updates
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to name and customize moths
- More ways to earn premium currency
- Offline play option
- Repeat past event moths
- Add more interactive features and mini-games
In-app purchases
BugSplosion
No in-app purchases
Flutter Starlight
- Beetle Bank$0.99
- 50 Glowbucks$1.99
- Amazing Value Pack$1.99
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- Starter Pack B$2.99
- 130 Glowbucks$4.99
- Starter Pack A$4.99
- Mushroom Booster$4.99
- 275 Glowbucks$9.99
- Event Booster$9.99
- 700 Glowbucks$24.99
Questions
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