Comparison

Flutterbye vs Fireflies

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flutterbye

Features
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Think fast, tap faster! Dodge the bees, catch the butterfly, and race for a high score in this fast-paced tapping challenge. Simple to play, tricky to master – can you keep up?

About

Fireflies

Test your reflexes and relax your mind in this atmospheric tap game. Distinguish between healing lights and traps to stay alive and build your score. Immerse yourself in a glowing dusk with a calming soundtrack and visuals.

Highlights
  • Reflex and relaxation gameplay
  • Survival challenge with accuracy focus
  • Enchanting atmosphere with soundscapes
  • Global leaderboards
  • Tap to catch green and blue lights
  • Avoid red traps
Features
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Relax your mind and test your reflexes. Can you distinguish the healing lights from the traps? Step into a magical summer night. Fireflies is an atmospheric tap game designed to test your reflexes and soothe your mind. Immerse yourself in the glowing dusk where your goal is simple: stay alive by catching the light. But be careful—the night is full of tricks. Not every light is friendly, and only the sharpest eyes will survive the dark. HOW TO PLAY Your energy is fading. You must tap the right fireflies to keep your HP bar full, but watch out for the red traps! • Catch the Green: Restore your Health (HP) and build your score. • Hunt the Blue: Rare wisps that grant massive points and a major health boost. • AVOID the Red: These dangerous lights drain your energy and lower your score! GAME FEATURES • Reflexes Meet Relaxation: A unique blend of fast-paced reaction gameplay set against a calming, zen background. • Survival Challenge: It’s not just about speed; it’s about accuracy. How long can you keep your light alive before your energy runs out? • Enchanting Atmosphere: Relax to high-quality soundscapes and glowing visuals that transport you to a peaceful summer night. • Global Leaderboards: Challenge your friends and players around the world. Chase the high score and prove you have the best focus. Simple, beautiful, and endlessly replayable—can you catch the glow? CREDITS Background Image: Designed by Freepik Music: "A Summer Night's Dream" by BGM President Nature Sound: Ggul's ASMR

Screenshots

Flutterbye3 screens
Fireflies3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Flutterbye at none against Fireflies's shown. Fireflies's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Flutterbye versus Fireflies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlutterbyeFireflies
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHood App LTDStedyWorks

In-app purchases

None

Flutterbye

No in-app purchases

None

Fireflies

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flutterbye free?
Flutterbye is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fireflies free?
Fireflies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flutterbye or Fireflies have ads?
Fireflies shows ads; Flutterbye does not.

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