# The Bedtime Express vs Transformers Rescue Bots

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Bedtime Express at 86% against Transformers Rescue Bots's 35%. The Bedtime Express also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 1) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). Transformers Rescue Bots's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and chart position (#160 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

The Bedtime Express costs $1.99 and Transformers Rescue Bots $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Transformers Rescue Bots holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Bedtime Express has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of The Bedtime Express's written reviews are positive against 35% of Transformers Rescue Bots's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Bedtime Express ships an update every 11 months, Transformers Rescue Bots every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Bedtime Express | Transformers Rescue Bots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bedtime-express/id722784828/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transformers-rescue-bots/id1171440204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 35.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#160** |
| Size | 125 MB | 843 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Unit11](https://appshunter.io/developer/461513620) | [PlayDate Digital Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/652113715) |

## What reviewers say

### The Bedtime Express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bedtime-express/id722784828)

Embark on a nightly adventure with animated bedtime stories featuring unique characters and interactive elements. Help passengers on their journey home and tuck them into bed with calming activities. Discover new stories and locations each night for a relaxing end to the day.

**Highlights:** Animated bedtime stories, Interactive passenger journeys, Calming narration and illustrations, Nightly changing stories, Variety of characters and locations, Interactive bedtime routines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Transformers Rescue Bots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transformers-rescue-bots/id1171440204)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

Join the RESCUE BOTS and Cody in an interactive storybook adventure to track down a mysterious Mini-Con. Engage in thrilling races, solve puzzles, and make critical decisions as you explore Griffin Rock. This app is designed to foster teamwork, problem-solving, and early literacy skills in young children.

**Highlights:** Interactive animated scenes, Seven unique mission activities, Choose your leading Bot, Race and hunt for clues, Match suspects and collect Energon, Sticker pack for iMessage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Bedtime Express free?

The Bedtime Express costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Transformers Rescue Bots free?

Transformers Rescue Bots costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Bedtime Express or Transformers Rescue Bots?

Transformers Rescue Bots is rated higher. The Bedtime Express averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Transformers Rescue Bots averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Bedtime Express or Transformers Rescue Bots have ads?

Neither The Bedtime Express nor Transformers Rescue Bots shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Bedtime Express or Transformers Rescue Bots?

The Bedtime Express ships an update every 11 months, and Transformers Rescue Bots every 16 months. Most recently, The Bedtime Express was updated on October 21, 2026 and Transformers Rescue Bots on October 18, 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.*