Comparison

BugFall vs Cryptids

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

BugFall

Crystal cracking action!

Free

🎮 Games

★ 3.33 ratingsView app →

Cryptids

Online Monster Battle Royale

Free

🎮 Games

★ 5.09 ratingsView app →

About

BugFall

Engage in arcade action by cracking crystals and rescuing bugs from an evil king. Each rescued bug grants a unique perk, catering to various play styles. Explore diverse habitats, defeat enemies, and aim for high scores in this bug-saving adventure.

Highlights

Unlock unique bugs and perks
Discover 4 diverse habitats
Defeat crypt worms
Beat high scores
Dodge falling skulls
Quest for rewards and secret bugs

Features

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Crystal cracking, bug saving arcade action! Rescue the bugs from the clutches of the evil Crypt King. Each bug rescued helps you with a unique perk and there’s a perk for every play style. Can you rescue them all? Get going and foil the Crypt King! – UNLOCK unique bugs and perks – DISCOVER 4 habitats each with their own special insect inhabitants – DEFEAT the hideous crypt worms – BEAT your high score – DODGE the falling skulls – QUEST for rewards and find the secret bugs – CUTE and crazy insect characters – SHARE your bug list with friends

About

Cryptids

Discover, train, and battle mythical creatures in an online monster royale. Evolve your Cryptids, explore diverse environments, and compete to become the ultimate Cryptid Master. Prove your skills in this thrilling creature collection and battle game.

Highlights

Discover and train Cryptid creatures
Online monster battle royale
Evolve your Cryptids
Build the ultimate team
Explore different environments
Uncover hidden secrets

Features

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Step into a world where mythical creatures roam! In this thrilling game, discover and train a variety of Cryptid creatures. Battle against other players, evolve your Cryptids, and build the ultimate team. Explore different environments, uncover hidden secrets, and rise through the ranks to become the ultimate Cryptid Master. Are you ready to catch them all and prove your skills?

Screenshots

BugFall4 screens

Cryptids4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cryptids at 5.0 against BugFall's 3.3. Cryptids also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BugFall sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptids sells 30 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cryptids holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of BugFall's written reviews are positive against 93% of Cryptids's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BugFall ships an update every 4 months, Cryptids every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level

BugFall versus Cryptids: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	BugFall	Cryptids
Price	Free	Free
Rating	3.3 (3 ratings)	5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	85.7% of reviews	93.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings	3	9 — better
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	76 MB	746 MB
Age rating	4+	9+
Developer	Nicholas Dean	Simon Hill

Customer experience

BugFall

All ratings3 ratings

Positive66.7%

Neutral0.0%

Negative33.3%

Written reviews7 reviews

Positive85.7%

Neutral0.0%

Negative14.3%

Cryptids

All ratings9 ratings

Positive100.0%

Neutral0.0%

Negative0.0%

Written reviews15 reviews

Positive93.3%

Neutral0.0%

Negative6.7%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

BugFall

One-time4

Coins - Small$0.99
Coins - Medium$1.99
Coins - Large$2.99

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Coins - Extra Large$3.99

30 purchases

Cryptids

One-time30

Small Multiplier$0.99
10 Minute timecard$0.99
Auto Tapper Small$1.99

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30 Minute timecard x2$1.99
Xtra Small Gold$1.99
Xtra Small Gems$1.99
Medium Multiplier$2.99
1hr timecard x3$2.99
Auto Tapper Medium$2.99
Large Multiplier$3.99
1hr timecard x2$3.99
Xlarge Multiplier$4.99
Auto Tapper Large$4.99
Small Gold$4.99
Small Gems$4.99
3hr timecard x3$6.99
Cactus$8.99
Werewolf$8.99
Medium Gold$8.99
Medium Gems$8.99
Season Pass$9.99
Multiplier Medium Test$9.99
6hr timecard x5$9.99
12hr timecard x10$14.99
Multiplier Large Test$17.99
Large Gold$17.99
Large Gems$17.99
Multiplier Xlarge Test$29.99
Xtra Large Gems$44.99
2x Large Gems$79.99

Questions

Is BugFall free?

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

Is Cryptids free?

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

Which has better reviews, BugFall or Cryptids?

Cryptids is rated higher. BugFall averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Cryptids averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

Do BugFall or Cryptids have ads?

BugFall shows ads; Cryptids does not.

Which is updated more often, BugFall or Cryptids?

BugFall ships an update every 4 months, and Cryptids every 3 weeks. Most recently, BugFall was updated on September 18, 2026 and Cryptids on July 8, 2026.