# Don't Bug Me! vs Idle Pocket Crafter 2

Don't Bug Me! and Idle Pocket Crafter 2 both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Idle Pocket Crafter 2's written reviews are positive against 50% of Don't Bug Me!'s. Idle Pocket Crafter 2 also leads on chart position (#198 vs unranked). 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 Pocket Crafter 2 sells 26 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 — 4.5 for Don't Bug Me! against 4.6 for Idle Pocket Crafter 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 146 and 96 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Don't Bug Me!'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Idle Pocket Crafter 2's.

Don't Bug Me! ships an update every 3 weeks, Idle Pocket Crafter 2 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't Bug Me! | Idle Pocket Crafter 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-bug-me/id6739683137/reviews) | **[4.6 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-pocket-crafter-2/id6748950645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 96 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 191 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) | [Iron Horse Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281721366) |

## 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 Pocket Crafter 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-pocket-crafter-2/id6748950645)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a relaxing idle adventure filled with mining, crafting, and hunting. Automate your resource gathering and craft powerful gear. Collect pets, artifacts, and complete achievements for permanent boosts.

**Highlights:** Relaxing idle gameplay, Craft new gear, Automate mining and hunting, Collect pets and artifacts, Hundreds of achievements, Monthly events and daily challenges, Prestige system with permanent upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sopala Island bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Freebie Bundle Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Freebie Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ace Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Merchant | $1.99 | one-time |
| Book of Fasting | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event Crafting Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| SM Container | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cake of Pet Experience | $4.99 | one-time |
| Resource Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Time Crate | $8.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Honey Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Time Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Magma Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Midsummer Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mana Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Easter Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Goodie Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Artifact Chest | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chestful of Mana Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Supporter's Mega Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Supporter's Mega Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Supporter's Mega Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Chestful of Amber | $39.99 | 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 Pocket Crafter 2 free?

Idle Pocket Crafter 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Don't Bug Me! or Idle Pocket Crafter 2?

Idle Pocket Crafter 2 is rated higher. Don't Bug Me! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Idle Pocket Crafter 2 averages 4.6 from 96 ratings.

### Do Don't Bug Me! or Idle Pocket Crafter 2 have ads?

Both Don't Bug Me! and Idle Pocket Crafter 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Don't Bug Me! or Idle Pocket Crafter 2?

Don't Bug Me! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Idle Pocket Crafter 2 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Don't Bug Me! was updated on October 30, 2026 and Idle Pocket Crafter 2 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.*