# Bean Boy vs The Patrick Star Game

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bean Boy at 86% against The Patrick Star Game's 40%. Bean Boy also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.0). The Patrick Star Game's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (861 vs 47). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bean Boy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Patrick Star Game 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Patrick Star Game has 861 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 40% of The Patrick Star Game's.

Bean Boy ships an update every 5 months, The Patrick Star Game fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bean Boy | The Patrick Star Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bean-boy/id942349131/reviews)** | [4.3 (861 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-patrick-star-game/id6633432850/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **861** |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 40.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 493 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tyson Ibele](https://appshunter.io/developer/460381627) | [Outright Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528365318) |

## 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


### The Patrick Star Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-patrick-star-game/id6633432850)

Explore Bikini Bottom as Patrick Star in this open-world physics-based sandbox game. Use items to create chaos, complete challenges set by friends, and unlock iconic outfits. Embrace silliness and unpredictable fun in a familiar universe.

**Highlights:** Open-world Bikini Bottom playground, Physics-based sandbox gameplay, Complete challenges from friends, Use various items to interact with the environment, Unlock iconic Patrick outfits, Interact with SpongeBob characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game once you get the paid version
- 👍 Really cool game
- 👍 Now I know where everything is on the show

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Demo is way too small
- 💰 Not actually free, have to pay $9.99
- 🐛 Can't move the camera
- 🤔 Did Patrick really deserve a game?

**Reported bugs**

- Every time I get out of the playground it puts 10 seconds and I always get irritated
- I can only got one skin in the game

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates
- More stuff from the show
- Ability to go into actual buildings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bean Boy free?

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

### Is The Patrick Star Game free?

The Patrick Star Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bean Boy or The Patrick Star Game?

Bean Boy is rated higher. Bean Boy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while The Patrick Star Game averages 4.3 from 861 ratings.

### Do Bean Boy or The Patrick Star Game have ads?

Neither Bean Boy nor The Patrick Star Game shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bean Boy or The Patrick Star Game?

Bean Boy ships an update every 5 months, and The Patrick Star Game fortnightly. Most recently, Bean Boy was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Patrick Star Game on October 24, 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.*