# Bug & Seek vs Teablin Teashop

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Teablin Teashop at 195 against Bug & Seek's 62. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bug & Seek sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Teablin Teashop sells 37 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bug & Seek against 4.8 for Teablin Teashop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 62 and 195 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Bug & Seek's written reviews are positive against 81% of Teablin Teashop's.

Bug & Seek ships an update weekly, Teablin Teashop every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bug & Seek | Teablin Teashop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-and-seek/id6502613297/reviews) | **[4.8 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teablin-teashop/id6563151083/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 62 | **195** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 81.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 487 MB | 475 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [So Peculiar, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235147913) | [SOO YEON SEO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758623918) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Teablin Teashop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teablin-teashop/id6563151083)

Raise adorable creatures and manage a charming tea shop in this fairy-tale-like simulation game. Bond with your pets to improve their tea-making abilities and satisfy demanding customers. Decorate your garden and collect unique teabags to progress through heartwarming stories.

**Highlights:** Raise over 60 types of Teablins, Bond with pets through feeding, washing, and chatting, Run and manage a tea shop, Decorate your garden with facilities, Collect various teabags, Progress through heartwarming stories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (37)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Energy Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Candy 220 | $1.49 | one-time |
| 30 day AD Free | $2.49 | one-time |
| Halloween Compact Set | $3.49 | one-time |
| Teashop Ticket Package | $3.49 | one-time |
| Beginner Fishing Pack | $3.49 | one-time |
| Small Party Set | $3.49 | one-time |
| Spring Beginner Set | $3.49 | one-time |
| Observer Set | $3.49 | one-time |
| Candy 530 | $3.49 | one-time |
| Valentine Essentials Set | $3.49 | one-time |
| Senior Set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Heart Potion Set | $4.49 | one-time |
| 30 day Teablin Bless | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Candy Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Barista Teablin Set | $6.99 | one-time |
| Candy 1,150 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Leader Set | $6.99 | one-time |
| Monthly VIP Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mania Set | $7.99 | one-time |
| Halloween VIP Pass | $10.99 | one-time |
| Candy 1,820 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Season VIP pass | $10.99 | one-time |
| Summer Pass | $10.99 | one-time |
| Party Pass | $10.99 | one-time |
| Contest VIP Pass | $10.99 | one-time |
| Spring Pass | $10.99 | one-time |
| Contest Boost Set | $10.99 | one-time |
| Season VIP Pass | $10.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Giant Set | $15.99 | one-time |
| Fishing Master Set | $15.99 | one-time |
| Huge Party Set | $15.99 | one-time |
| Spring Premium Set | $15.99 | one-time |
| Valentine Feast Set | $15.99 | one-time |
| Candy 6,100 | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Cute and cozy game
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and graphics
- 🕹️ Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 No forced ads
- 🌱 Enjoyable tea shop management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ⏱️ Limited energy/time to play
- 🔀 Difficulty changing teablin placement
- 🤔 Unclear mechanics for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Teablin sizes becoming distorted
- Daily login rewards not working correctly
- Inability to open the tea shop after tutorial
- Teablin cleaning not working as intended

**Requested features**

- More mini-games and activities
- Ability to visit and interact with other players' gardens
- Expanded customization options for tea shop and teablins
- Additional languages supported
- Improved energy/time management system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bug & Seek free?

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

### Is Teablin Teashop free?

Teablin Teashop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bug & Seek or Teablin Teashop?

Teablin Teashop is rated higher. Bug & Seek averages 4.8 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Teablin Teashop averages 4.8 from 195 ratings.

### Do Bug & Seek or Teablin Teashop have ads?

Both Bug & Seek and Teablin Teashop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bug & Seek or Teablin Teashop?

Bug & Seek ships an update weekly, and Teablin Teashop every 9 days. Most recently, Bug & Seek was updated on October 20, 2026 and Teablin Teashop on October 24, 2026.

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