# Don't Bug Me! vs Idle Networks

Don't Bug Me! and Idle Networks both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Idle Networks's written reviews are positive against 50% of Don't Bug Me!'s. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Don't Bug Me! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Idle Networks sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Networks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 146 and 426 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Don't Bug Me!'s written reviews are positive against 81% of Idle Networks's.

Don't Bug Me! ships an update every 3 weeks, Idle Networks every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't Bug Me! | Idle Networks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-bug-me/id6739683137/reviews) | **[4.7 (426 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-networks-tech-tycoon/id6744020905/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 146 | **426** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 316 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) | [Faelight Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805569435) |

## 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 |


### Idle Networks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-networks-tech-tycoon/id6744020905)

Build a tech empire in this minimalist idle tycoon game. Automate resource management, upgrade towers, and earn gold even while offline. Conquer unique networks and hack your way to becoming the wealthiest tycoon.

**Highlights:** Idle Tycoon Simulator, Build & Upgrade Towers, Diamond Mining, Hack Rival Towers, Cyber Ops Missions, Offline Earnings, Seasonal Events

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Value Pack - 50% Off | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Enterprise Pack - 50% Off | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unicorn Club - 50% Off | $2.49 | one-time |
| Unicorn Club - 25% Off | $3.79 | one-time |
| Enterprise Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unicorn Club - Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack - 50% Off | $4.99 | one-time |
| Empire Pack - 50% Off | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Idle Networks free?

Idle Networks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Don't Bug Me! or Idle Networks?

Idle Networks is rated higher. Don't Bug Me! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Idle Networks averages 4.7 from 426 ratings.

### Do Don't Bug Me! or Idle Networks have ads?

Both Don't Bug Me! and Idle Networks show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Don't Bug Me! or Idle Networks?

Don't Bug Me! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Idle Networks every 11 days. Most recently, Don't Bug Me! was updated on October 30, 2026 and Idle Networks on October 30, 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.*