# Don't Bug Me! vs CoreSurvival

The clearest difference is rating: Don't Bug Me! at 4.5 against CoreSurvival's 4.3. Don't Bug Me! also leads on ratings volume (149 vs 31). CoreSurvival's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, 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 CoreSurvival sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Don't Bug Me! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 149 and 31 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Don't Bug Me!'s written reviews are positive against 62% of CoreSurvival's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Don't Bug Me! ships an update every 3 weeks, CoreSurvival fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't Bug Me! | CoreSurvival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-bug-me/id6739683137/reviews)** | [4.3 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coresurvival/id6755952729/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **149** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **61.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 173 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) | [PLNB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857564178) |

## 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 |


### CoreSurvival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coresurvival/id6755952729)

Defend a central core from waves of enemies using single-finger controls. Strategically choose weapons and upgrades to survive increasingly difficult challenges in this fast-paced roguelike.

**Highlights:** One-handed play, Short, intense sessions, Instant power-ups, Infinite build potential, Record-breaking challenges

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 66 GEM | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speed Boost Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal | $3.99 | one-time |
| 202 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| 725 Gems | $17.99 | one-time |
| 1232 Gems | $24.99 | 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 CoreSurvival free?

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

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

Don't Bug Me! is rated higher. Don't Bug Me! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while CoreSurvival averages 4.3 from 31 ratings.

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

Both Don't Bug Me! and CoreSurvival show ads.

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

Don't Bug Me! ships an update every 3 weeks, and CoreSurvival fortnightly. Most recently, Don't Bug Me! was updated on November 4, 2026 and CoreSurvival on November 5, 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.*