# Don't Bug Me! vs Space Squad Survival

Don't Bug Me! and Space Squad Survival both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Space Squad Survival's written reviews are positive against 50% of Don't Bug Me!'s. Space Squad Survival also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 141). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Don't Bug Me! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Space Squad Survival sells 6 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 — 4.6 for Don't Bug Me! against 4.7 for Space Squad Survival. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Squad Survival has 1.1K ratings behind it against 141, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Don't Bug Me!'s written reviews are positive against 85% of Space Squad Survival's.

Don't Bug Me! ships an update every 3 weeks, Space Squad Survival every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't Bug Me! | Space Squad Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-bug-me/id6739683137/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-squad-survival/id6742790136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 141 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) | [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Space Squad Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-squad-survival/id6742790136)

Command your spaceship and crew to survive in the vastness of space. Explore planets, manage resources, hunt alien creatures, and battle ruthless pirates to ensure your squad's survival. Your strategic decisions are key to overcoming the challenges of the cosmos.

**Highlights:** Ship Management, Hunting Alien Creatures, Planet Exploration, Battling Space Pirates, Building and Development

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinch of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starterpaket | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hoard of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay
- 👍 Fun and creative idea
- 👍 Surprisingly fun and fast-paced
- 👍 Progression is good
- 👍 Crew helps on missions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls are difficult and frustrating
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Lack of explanations and tutorials
- 🐛 Enemies attack too frequently
- 🐛 Difficulty identifying ship damage

**Reported bugs**

- Saved game not syncing between devices
- Camera issues
- Shooting system needs improvement

**Requested features**

- Add an endless mode without a timer
- Allow redesigning the ship at will
- Implement ship-to-ship battles
- Add more destructible elements
- Support gamepad controls


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Space Squad Survival free?

Space Squad Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Don't Bug Me! or Space Squad Survival?

Space Squad Survival is rated higher. Don't Bug Me! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Space Squad Survival averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Don't Bug Me! or Space Squad Survival have ads?

Both Don't Bug Me! and Space Squad Survival show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Don't Bug Me! or Space Squad Survival?

Don't Bug Me! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Space Squad Survival every 4 days. Most recently, Don't Bug Me! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Space Squad Survival on September 29, 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.*