# Fun Bugs vs The Bugs I

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fun Bugs at 100% against The Bugs I's 64%. Fun Bugs also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). The Bugs I's advantage is ratings volume (102 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fun Bugs sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and The Bugs I sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fun Bugs holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Bugs I has 102 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Fun Bugs's written reviews are positive against 64% of The Bugs I's.

Fun Bugs ships an update every 5 months, The Bugs I every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fun Bugs | The Bugs I |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-bugs/id680828610/reviews)** | [4.2 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bugs-i-insects/id1380183677/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **102** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 340 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lewis Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/412240845) | [Learny Land](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380183676) |

## What reviewers say

### Fun Bugs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-bugs/id680828610)

Explore a world of insects with this educational app. Interact with 21 different bug species, learn fascinating facts through text-to-speech, and enjoy a playful, interactive experience suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Interact with 21 bug species, Learn facts via Bug-o-pedia, Text-to-speech for reading support, Drag-and-drop bug interaction, Bug removal cage feature, Suitable for all ages

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creepy Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Butterfly Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Moths Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flying Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crawling Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bugs Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |


### The Bugs I

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bugs-i-insects/id1380183677)

Explore the fascinating world of insects through engaging animations and interactive games. This educational app teaches children about insect life, habitats, and metamorphosis with simple texts and vibrant illustrations. It offers a stress-free learning environment suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Discover basic insect information, Learn insect curiosities, Dozens of educational games, Fully narrated content, Content suitable for ages 4+, Realistic illustrations and images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learny Land Pass - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Learny Land Pass - Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Learny Land Pass - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Learny Land Pass - Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fun Bugs free?

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

### Is The Bugs I free?

The Bugs I is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fun Bugs or The Bugs I?

Fun Bugs is rated higher. Fun Bugs averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while The Bugs I averages 4.2 from 102 ratings.

### Do Fun Bugs or The Bugs I have ads?

Neither Fun Bugs nor The Bugs I shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fun Bugs or The Bugs I?

Fun Bugs ships an update every 5 months, and The Bugs I every 4 months. Most recently, Fun Bugs was updated on September 9, 2026 and The Bugs I on September 18, 2026.

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