# BEBOPS vs MIXIMAL

The clearest difference is rating: MIXIMAL at 4.5 against BEBOPS's 4.1. MIXIMAL also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (367 vs 14). BEBOPS's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

BEBOPS costs $2.99 and MIXIMAL $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MIXIMAL holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MIXIMAL has 367 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of BEBOPS's written reviews are positive against 87% of MIXIMAL's.

BEBOPS ships an update every 17 months, MIXIMAL every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BEBOPS | MIXIMAL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bebops/id714171389/reviews) | **[4.5 (367 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miximal/id829623705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **367** |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **86.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lisbon Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/320636134) | [YATATOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1290279571) |

## What reviewers say

### BEBOPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bebops/id714171389)

Create unique musical ensembles by selecting from a wide variety of characters, each with distinct sounds and animations. This app offers endless combinations for an engaging musical experience suitable for children.

**Highlights:** 165 unique musicians with sounds and moves, 11 distinct musical styles, Interactive character manipulation, Adjustable volume control, Child-friendly interface, Incredible graphics and animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MIXIMAL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miximal/id829623705)

Create unique, silly animals by mixing parts or syllables. This app offers a tactile and creative experience with handcrafted animations and analog sounds, inspired by classic flipbooks. It's designed for open-ended exploration with no pressure or goals.

**Highlights:** Mix between 11 animals, Create new animals using syllables, Combine full animals for surprise animations, Switch between 8 languages, Lively animations and impressive audio, No failing, no goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stylish and simple design
- 😂 Funny and entertaining animations
- 🧸 Great for toddlers and young children
- 💡 Clever and educational concept
- 🎶 Engaging sounds and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Limited number of animals
- 🔇 Sound issues reported
- 📉 App stopped working after updates
- 🧩 Animals not always easily identifiable

**Reported bugs**

- App won't load after iOS upgrade
- Sound does not work
- Crashing in iOS 13
- App keeps cutting out

**Requested features**

- Add more animals and sounds
- Implement a selector for animals
- Allow screenshots without UI elements
- More animal combinations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BEBOPS free?

BEBOPS costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MIXIMAL free?

MIXIMAL costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BEBOPS or MIXIMAL?

MIXIMAL is rated higher. BEBOPS averages 4.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while MIXIMAL averages 4.5 from 367 ratings.

### Do BEBOPS or MIXIMAL have ads?

Neither BEBOPS nor MIXIMAL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BEBOPS or MIXIMAL?

BEBOPS ships an update every 17 months, and MIXIMAL every 5 months. Most recently, BEBOPS was updated on November 6, 2026 and MIXIMAL on November 6, 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.*