# Bean Boy vs Bugsnax

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bean Boy | Bugsnax |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bean-boy/id942349131/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugsnax/id1449161497/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 80.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 91 MB | 2.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tyson Ibele](https://appshunter.io/developer/460381627) | [Young Horses, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017367212) |

## What reviewers say

### Bean Boy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bean-boy/id942349131)

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.

**Highlights:** Launch character into the air, Simple gameplay, Addictive mechanics, Reach for the stars, Fulfill dreams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and simple game
- 🎶 Charming music and sound effects
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🌟 Visually pleasing graphics
- 🎢 Challenging yet relaxing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌐 Lack of customization options
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Desire for in-app purchases or upgrades
- 🐛 Occasional bugs or crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Saving/progress issues
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize the character
- Unlockable levels or challenges
- Leaderboards or social features
- More power-ups or gameplay mechanics


### Bugsnax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugsnax/id1449161497)

Embark on an island adventure to capture and feed unique creatures to your companions. Uncover the secrets of Snaktooth Island and the mysterious Bugsnax.

**Highlights:** Capture mysterious creatures, Feed creatures to friends, Explore an island, Solve island mysteries, Discover creature origins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bugsnax Full Game | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Unique and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Excellent character design and writing
- 🎨 Beautiful and creative visuals
- 🎶 Fantastic soundtrack
- 🤯 Unexpected story twists and turns

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Full game requires purchase after demo
- 🤔 Some areas locked behind paywall in demo
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes reported

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with grappling hook and fire
- Difficulty accessing certain areas in demo
- Crashes and performance issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bean Boy free?

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

### Is Bugsnax free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bean Boy or Bugsnax?

Bean Boy is rated higher. Bean Boy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Bugsnax averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Bean Boy or Bugsnax have ads?

Neither Bean Boy nor Bugsnax shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bean Boy or Bugsnax?

Bean Boy ships an update every 5 months, and Bugsnax every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bean Boy was updated on October 15, 2026 and Bugsnax on October 17, 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.*