# Don't Bug Me! vs Planet Runner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Don't Bug Me! at 50% against Planet Runner's 0%. Don't Bug Me! also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (141 vs 9). Planet Runner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Don't Bug Me! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Planet Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Don't Bug Me! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Don't Bug Me! has 141 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Don't Bug Me!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Planet Runner's.

Don't Bug Me! ships an update every 3 weeks, Planet Runner daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't Bug Me! | Planet Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-bug-me/id6739683137/reviews)** | [3.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-runner-sci-fi-shooter/id6757723663/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 191 MB | 376 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) | [Andiano Barreiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568604303) |

## 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 |


### Planet Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-runner-sci-fi-shooter/id6757723663)

Embark on dangerous missions as a planetary space mercenary, battling alien creatures on hostile worlds. Utilize an arsenal of weapons, deploy turrets, and call for orbital support to survive overwhelming odds. Experience intense sci-fi combat with stunning graphics and immersive sound.

**Highlights:** Planetary space mercenary gameplay, Combat against alien creatures, Weapon arsenal and orbital support, Deployable turrets and air strikes, Supply drops with new weapons, Next-level mobile graphics, Immersive sound design

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Planet Runner free?

Planet Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Don't Bug Me! is rated higher. Don't Bug Me! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Planet Runner averages 3.9 from 9 ratings.

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

Both Don't Bug Me! and Planet Runner show ads.

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

Don't Bug Me! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Planet Runner daily. Most recently, Don't Bug Me! was updated on October 16, 2026 and Planet Runner on October 14, 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.*