Bean Boy vs Bugsnax
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bean Boy
Guide a small, squishy character on an airborne adventure to reach the stars. This simple and addictive game challenges players to help the protagonist ascend as high as possible.
- Launch character into the air
- Simple gameplay
- Addictive mechanics
- Reach for the stars
- Fulfill dreams
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Bean Boy wants to reach the stars! Can you help him get there? Send Bean Boy flying into the air in this simple, addictive game where you must help a tiny, squishy boy fulfill his dreams.
Bugsnax
Embark on an island adventure to capture and feed unique creatures to your companions. Uncover the secrets of Snaktooth Island and the mysterious Bugsnax.
- Capture mysterious creatures
- Feed creatures to friends
- Explore an island
- Solve island mysteries
- Discover creature origins
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Catch mysterious living snacks and feed them to your friends in this unusual island adventure! Bugsnax takes you on a journey to Snaktooth Island, home of the legendary half-bug half-snack creatures, Bugsnax. Invited by intrepid explorer Elizabert Megafig, you arrive to discover your host nowhere to be found, her camp in shambles, and her followers scattered across the island alone... and hungry! It's up to you to solve the mysteries of Snaktooth Island: What happened to Lizbert? What are Bugsnax and where do they come from? But most of all, why do they taste SO GOOD?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bugsnax at every 2 weeks against Bean Boy's every 5 months. Bugsnax also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 47). Bean Boy's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Bean Boy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bugsnax sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Bean Boy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bugsnax has 1.8K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Bean Boy's written reviews are positive against 80% of Bugsnax's.
Bean Boy ships an update every 5 months, Bugsnax every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bean Boy | Bugsnax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (47 ratings) — better | 4.5 (1.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews — better | 80.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 47 | 1.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 2.0 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Tyson Ibele | Young Horses, Inc. |
Customer experience
Bean Boy
Bugsnax
User reviews
Bean Boy
From 47 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Cute and simple game
- 🎶 Charming music and sound effects
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🌟 Visually pleasing graphics
- 🎢 Challenging yet relaxing experience
Room to improve
- 🌐 Lack of customization options
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Desire for in-app purchases or upgrades
- 🐛 Occasional bugs or crashes
Bugsnax
From 1.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🤩 Unique and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Excellent character design and writing
- 🎨 Beautiful and creative visuals
- 🎶 Fantastic soundtrack
- 🤯 Unexpected story twists and turns
Room to improve
- 💰 Full game requires purchase after demo
- 🤔 Some areas locked behind paywall in demo
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes reported
Bugs and requests
Bean Boy
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezing or crashing
- Saving/progress issues
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to customize the character
- Unlockable levels or challenges
- Leaderboards or social features
- More power-ups or gameplay mechanics
Bugsnax
Reported bugs
3 issues- Glitches with grappling hook and fire
- Difficulty accessing certain areas in demo
- Crashes and performance issues on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- More Bugsnax varieties and new islands
- Ability to tame and utilize Bugsnax abilities
- Sequel or DLC to continue the story
- Free or lower-priced full game option
In-app purchases
Bean Boy
- Disable Ads$0.99
Bugsnax
- Bugsnax Full Game$7.99
Questions
Is Bean Boy free?
Is Bugsnax free?
Which has better reviews, Bean Boy or Bugsnax?
Do Bean Boy or Bugsnax have ads?
Which is updated more often, Bean Boy or Bugsnax?
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