# Sproutlings vs Flex by LG Studios

The clearest difference is ads: Flex by LG Studios at none against Sproutlings's shown. Flex by LG Studios also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 3). Sproutlings's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sproutlings sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Flex by LG Studios sells 5 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 — 5.0 for Sproutlings against 5.0 for Flex by LG Studios. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sproutlings | Flex by LG Studios |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sproutlings/id6756928894/reviews) | [5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-by-lg-studios/id6807475837/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vibe Coding Basics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836769685) | [LG Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807475839) |

## What reviewers say

### Sproutlings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sproutlings/id6756928894)

Hatch and raise unique creatures in a personalized sanctuary. Design habitats, keep your creatures happy, and embark on expeditions to find more. Play minigames to earn rewards and build the ultimate home for your growing collection.

**Highlights:** Hatch mysterious creature eggs, Design and build creature habitats, Care for creature needs (water, food, love), Embark on rescue expeditions, Play minigames for rewards, Collect common, shiny, and legendary creatures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 1000 essence | $0.99 | one-time |
| buy 3500 essence! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 9000 essence! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Buy 20,000 essence! | $14.99 | one-time |


### Flex by LG Studios

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-by-lg-studios/id6807475837)

An idle game where players collect items, hatch pets, and build an empire. The shop constantly updates with new gear, offering endless upgrade opportunities. The objective is to showcase your collection and become the ultimate player.

**Highlights:** Shop item collection, Pet hatching, Empire building, Item flexing, Shop refresh

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flex+ | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Rubies | $2.99 | one-time |
| 150 Rubies | $7.99 | one-time |
| 350 Rubies | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Rubies | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sproutlings free?

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

### Is Flex by LG Studios free?

Flex by LG Studios is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sproutlings or Flex by LG Studios?

Sproutlings and Flex by LG Studios are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 12 ratings respectively.

### Do Sproutlings or Flex by LG Studios have ads?

Sproutlings shows ads; Flex by LG Studios does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sproutlings or Flex by LG Studios?

Sproutlings ships an update every 5 days, and Flex by LG Studios every 5 days. Most recently, Sproutlings was updated on October 24, 2026 and Flex by LG Studios on October 20, 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.*