# Factory Balls vs Bug & Seek

The clearest difference is price: Bug & Seek at Free against Factory Balls's $2.49. Bug & Seek also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months). Factory Balls's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Bug & Seek is free to download; Factory Balls costs $2.49 up front. Bug & Seek sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Factory Balls asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Factory Balls against 4.8 for Bug & Seek. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 126 and 62 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Factory Balls's written reviews are positive against 86% of Bug & Seek's.

Factory Balls ships an update every 10 months, Bug & Seek weekly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Factory Balls | Bug & Seek |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.49 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-balls/id641519483/reviews)** | [4.8 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-and-seek/id6502613297/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **126** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | **92.1% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 487 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) | [So Peculiar, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235147913) |

## What reviewers say

### Factory Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-balls/id641519483)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

A logic puzzle game where you craft custom balls to match target designs. Use various tools to apply paint, create patterns, and achieve the desired look without an instruction manual. Enjoy a relaxing mental workout with over 200 original levels.

**Highlights:** Custom ball crafting, Logic puzzle gameplay, Tool-based customization, Target design matching, 200+ original levels, No time limits or penalties

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and challenging puzzle game
- 🤩 Nostalgic and engaging
- 💡 Simple yet addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- ⏱️ Short game length, not enough levels
- 🔁 Lack of save/continue feature

**Reported bugs**

- Slow load times and unnecessary animations
- Issues with color blindness
- Progress not saving properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Save/continue feature
- Challenge mode with move limits
- Customization options (new tools, shapes, etc.)


### Bug & Seek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-and-seek/id6502613297)

Become a bug collector in a peaceful simulation game. Catch over 200 real insects, customize your insectarium, and explore a charming town with a light mystery. Enjoy simple, stress-free gameplay and learn interesting facts about bugs.

**Highlights:** Catch 200+ real insects, Customize and expand insectarium, Explore the world, Meet locals and solve mystery, Simple, stress-free gameplay, Bug-based economy, Learn real bug facts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| English (U.S.) | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Brings so much joy
- 🎨 Beautiful art and colors
- 😌 Peaceful and relaxing gameplay
- 💡 Lots of love put into it
- 💯 Highly recommended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 No controller support
- 📱 Thumbs on screen
- 💰 Majority of game behind paywall
- 💸 Full version costs $10
- 📱 Ads on iOS are disruptive

**Reported bugs**

- DLC not recognized as owned
- Insectarium maxed, no room for bugs
- Bugs disappeared after season change
- Game restarts when closed
- Expansion content not showing up

**Requested features**

- Add controller accessibility
- Include Latin names for bugs
- Add scientific names for bugs
- More expansions/DLC
- Search/filter in field guide


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Factory Balls free?

Factory Balls costs $2.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bug & Seek free?

Bug & Seek is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Factory Balls or Bug & Seek?

Factory Balls is rated higher. Factory Balls averages 4.8 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Bug & Seek averages 4.8 from 62 ratings.

### Do Factory Balls or Bug & Seek have ads?

Bug & Seek shows ads; Factory Balls does not.

### Which is updated more often, Factory Balls or Bug & Seek?

Factory Balls ships an update every 10 months, and Bug & Seek weekly. Most recently, Factory Balls was updated on October 20, 2026 and Bug & Seek on October 20, 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.*