# Scarecrow Tactics vs Don't Bug Me!

The clearest difference is rating: Don't Bug Me! at 4.6 against Scarecrow Tactics's 3.9. Don't Bug Me! also leads on ratings volume (141 vs 34). Scarecrow Tactics's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scarecrow Tactics sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Don't Bug Me! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Don't Bug Me! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 141 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Scarecrow Tactics's written reviews are positive against 50% of Don't Bug Me!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scarecrow Tactics ships an update every 3 days, Don't Bug Me! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scarecrow Tactics | Don't Bug Me! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scarecrow-tactics/id6739191217/reviews) | **[4.6 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-bug-me/id6739683137/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **141** |
| Positive reviews | **69.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 324 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HYUNJOONG KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784150063) | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) |

## What reviewers say

### Scarecrow Tactics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scarecrow-tactics/id6739191217)

Engage in a strategic card game where deception is key. Use scarecrow cards to mislead opponents about your soldier count and win region battles. Collect unique scarecrows and mercenaries to enhance your gameplay in this psychological warfare experience.

**Highlights:** Deceptive scarecrow card abilities, Strategic soldier placement, Region battle mechanics, Collectable scarecrows and mercenaries, Psychological warfare gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More XP! | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| A box of carrots | $1.99 | per month |
| Even more XP! | $2.99 | per month |
| Two boxes of carrots! | $4.99 | per 2 months |
| Carrot soup | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lani Gho's Offer! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Carrot sandwich | $4.99 | one-time |
| Carrot beer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Carrot chicken | $24.99 | one-time |


### Don't Bug Me!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-bug-me/id6739683137)

Engage in a sci-fi survival experience on Mars, blending tower defense with first-person shooter action. Strategically build and upgrade your base, manage resources, and uncover a compelling story to escape the planet.

**Highlights:** Tower defense with FPS combat, Build and upgrade base defenses, Resource management, Story-driven survival, Fast-paced arcade missions, Controller and touch optimized

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scarecrow Tactics free?

Scarecrow Tactics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Don't Bug Me! free?

Don't Bug Me! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scarecrow Tactics or Don't Bug Me!?

Don't Bug Me! is rated higher. Scarecrow Tactics averages 3.9 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Don't Bug Me! averages 4.6 from 141 ratings.

### Do Scarecrow Tactics or Don't Bug Me! have ads?

Don't Bug Me! shows ads; Scarecrow Tactics does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scarecrow Tactics or Don't Bug Me!?

Scarecrow Tactics ships an update every 3 days, and Don't Bug Me! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scarecrow Tactics was updated on September 23, 2026 and Don't Bug Me! on September 24, 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.*