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Budge World alternatives

Budge World users often seek alternatives due to its mandatory and expensive subscription model, which locks most content behind a paywall. Many players are frustrated by unclear free trial terms and the inability to access games without payment, leading them to look for more accessible options.

Why users look for alternatives to Budge World

The alternatives

Bluey
4.3★ · 1,074,654 ratings · Free

There are not enough user reviews for Bluey to provide a detailed, review-based pitch.

Better for: There are not enough user reviews for Bluey to determine who it suits better.

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PAW Patrol Rescue World
4.3★ · 565,820 ratings · Free

There are not enough user reviews for PAW Patrol Rescue World to provide a detailed, review-based pitch.

Better for: There are not enough user reviews for PAW Patrol Rescue World to determine who it suits better.

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Strawberry Shortcake Bake Shop
4.4★ · 169,496 ratings · Free

Strawberry Shortcake Bake Shop allows users to make a cake and a smoothie for free, offering some initial gameplay without payment R54R59. However, similar to Budge World, most other items and features are locked behind a paywall, including a monthly fee that some users find expensive R51R53.

Better for: This app might be better for users who enjoy baking-themed games and are content with limited free content, or for those willing to pay for additional recipes and features R55. It is suitable for players who appreciate the core gameplay and character, even with the paywall for expanded content R55.

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Thomas & Friends
4.4★ · 73,156 ratings · Free

Thomas & Friends offers some initial gameplay, but many users recall a time when all trains and mini-games were free, and now express disappointment that most content requires payment R65R67R68. Some users also prefer the older, non-cartoon version of the game R76.

Better for: Thomas & Friends is better for children who are fans of the Thomas & Friends franchise and are content with the limited free content or whose parents are willing to pay for additional trains and mini-games R67R68. It might also appeal to those who enjoyed the game in the past and are looking for a nostalgic experience, despite the changes R65.

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My Little Pony
4.5★ · 63,955 ratings · Free

There are not enough user reviews for My Little Pony to provide a detailed, review-based pitch.

Better for: There are not enough user reviews for My Little Pony to determine who it suits better.

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Stick with Budge World if

You should stick with Budge World if you are willing to pay for a subscription to access a variety of games and content from different Budge characters, and if you appreciate the educational and fun aspects for kids R25. It is also suitable if you enjoy collecting stickers and exploring new worlds within a single app R25.

Evidence note: Bluey, PAW Patrol Rescue World, and My Little Pony have too few reviews to draw conclusions about their user experience.

Frequently asked

Why do users leave Budge World?
Users often leave Budge World because most of its content, including games and features, is locked behind a mandatory and expensive subscription or in-app purchases, making it inaccessible for those who cannot or do not wish to pay R1R3R18R45. Many also report issues with the 'free trial,' such as immediate charges, unclear cancellation options, and the absence of an 'x' button to exit the trial screen R4R10R13R15.
Are there free alternatives to Budge World?
Strawberry Shortcake Bake Shop and Thomas & Friends offer some free content, such as making a cake and a smoothie in the former, or playing with Thomas in the latter, but both apps have most of their additional content, like other desserts or trains, locked behind paywalls R54R59R65R67.
Is Budge World suitable for young children?
Budge World is generally considered suitable for young children, with one review stating it is for ages 2+ and others highlighting its fun and educational aspects R21R25. However, the paywall and subscription model can be a point of frustration for both children and parents R3R13.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 78 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] Budge World 1/5 · GB 🤢👎👶🏿🕸😬: Don’t get it because you have to pay for it
  2. [R3] Budge World 3/5 · GB My review: from watching the video it looks really good but when do you open the app it doesn’t say anything about having a free trial on the video we don’t have money for games at my house so please can you not make us pay for it because if it’s just a game that we have to pay for there is no point playing it you’re not you’re not gonna use it anymore That’s why I’ve only gave it to a three star
  3. [R18] Budge World 1/5 · GB Worst: As soon as I downloaded it it said I had to pay
  4. [R45] Budge World 1/5 · GB I haven’t paid: It is not fair you need to unlock the games with money and my mum won’t allow me can you remove the paying membership so children can play for free so it’s fair if you do that will be excellent but at first it’s not fair
  5. [R4] Budge World 2/5 · GB Fix It please: Soooo I download It and There was the free trial and there was no x button to get out please fix It NOWOWOOWOWOWOOWOWOWOWOWOOWOW I REALLY WANNA PLAY
  6. [R10] Budge World 1/5 · GB Disappointed in you: If you are going to have a “free trial” then take subscriptions, perhaps you should make it clear before a child encourages someone to download it.
  7. [R13] Budge World 1/5 · GB I’m 8 and I have a question about my little sister who is 4: I haven’t started my free trial cause I don’t think it’s fair because my little sister is allowed to have it she did the free trial now she is paying well my mum is paying for her but my mum won’t let me
  8. [R15] Budge World 3/5 · GB Something's wrong and not fair!: I downloaded bugle world so I can play but there is no x button to get off the free trail thingy.
  9. [R2] Budge World 4/5 · GB My opinion: So it’s an amazing game for kids and all but I would love if u could change the prices lower since they’re really expensive I also haven’t played in years so back in 2015-2016 So yep!
  10. [R17] Budge World 5/5 · GB I enjoy it but: I enjoy budge world it’s just I needs a few changes 1 I don’t want to pay for it so can you please change that and 2 if u can’t stop from the paying thing can you put it on a lower price pls Well that’s it from me bye
  11. [R40] Budge World 1/5 · GB Horrible and bad and mean: Please make it free if you don’t I’ll be angry and it’s not fair for rich it is but people like me its not fair and your also being mean think about children who don’t have money
  12. [R49] Budge World 2/5 · GB Not good: You cannot progress in the game without subscribing and it’s far too expensive
  13. [R29] Budge World 4/5 · GB Amazing..........................................................................: Amazing game but it crashes and turns of the device pleas fix ASAP!
  14. [R51] Strawberry Shortcake Bake Shop 2/5 · US Cute game but: It has a paywall for more than half the items
  15. [R53] Strawberry Shortcake Bake Shop 3/5 · US Good: It’s fun but things a kinda expensive.
  16. [R54] Strawberry Shortcake Bake Shop 2/5 · US You have to pay!: It’s not fun because you have two things to make a smoothie,and a cake and the rest of the stuff you have to pay!
  17. [R55] Strawberry Shortcake Bake Shop 5/5 · US Hi: I play this all the time when I was little and I just started playing it randomly again and it was so fun and it might seem childish, but I love it
  18. [R65] Thomas & Friends 2/5 · US It’s Ok But: The game is fun but in order to have more fun is EVERYTHING = FREE Any of you remember when you didn’t have to pay for the other trains and the “toys”. PS. If you don’t know, everything used to be free
  19. [R67] Thomas & Friends 3/5 · US Please do this: So my kids are 4 and 6 and they keep on begging me to buy them more of the mini games because all of the other trains and mini games aside from Thomas’s cost money so they can’t play it so all I’m asking for is to make All of the other stuff unlockable and not cost money
  20. [R68] Thomas & Friends 2/5 · US Not every train: It is like I do not have every train and I am not paying for it
  21. [R76] Thomas & Friends 2/5 · US GreAt game !!: It is great but can you add the olriginl game with the not corton Thomas plaes
  22. [R59] Strawberry Shortcake Bake Shop 3/5 · US Zuri: When I was younger I used to love this game and pick the desserts but when I got it again now I can only do a cake and smoothie and my mom does not want to pay it so I deleted it but this game is very fun and please unlock the the other desserts😭😭😭😭
  23. [R21] Budge World 5/5 · GB Budge world: Budge world is a game for 2+ on
  24. [R25] Budge World 5/5 · GB Really Fun!: This game is very fun for kids and helps them learn as well as having fun! You can play games, get stickers, new worlds and more! My little brother loves to play and from time to time I play it to minor bug fixes but still very very good. Well done to the to the people who made this game and goodbye!

Synthesized from 78 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store