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Budge World

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User verdict / 100 High confidence In trouble

Recent reviews for Budge World indicate a strong negative sentiment due to mandatory and often unclear payment requirements, despite some users finding the game enjoyable for children.

4.3★ lifetime (56,780) Free + in-app purchases since 2017 by Budge Studios updated 0.3 mo ago recent negative 52% 50 reviews across 1 regions
Mandatory Payment Free Trial Issues Enjoyable Content Performance/Ads
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4★6
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1★23
recent reviews across 1 regions, vs the 4.3★ lifetime average

Budge World is an educational game for kids that offers various activities and characters. While some users find it fun and engaging, a significant number of recent reviews express frustration over the requirement to pay for content, often immediately after downloading or during a free trial, with many finding the prices expensive.

What users like

  • The game is considered fun and engaging for children, offering various activities and characters.R2R3R5R30
  • It includes features like collecting stickers and exploring different worlds.R30R36R37

What users complain about

  • The game requires payment or a subscription, which many users find unfair and expensive.R1R2R4R6
  • Users report issues with the free trial, including immediate charges and no clear 'x' button to exit the payment prompt.R7R11R12R18
  • Some users experienced game crashes or device shutdowns.R35
  • The game is perceived as having too many ads by some users.R16

Latest update · v2026.8.1

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

New Barbie Activities! Style dazzling Ballerinas, Superheroes and more! Dress, style and design your dream character with shimmering outfits, accessories and backgrounds!

Recurring themes

Mandatory Payment negative
A vast majority of recent reviews criticize the game for requiring payment, often immediately upon download or after a short trial, making it inaccessible for many children and families. Many feel it's unfair, especially for a children's game.R1R2R4R6
Free Trial Issues negative
Reviewers frequently mention problems with the 'free trial,' including being charged immediately, not finding an 'x' button to close the payment prompt, or unclear communication about the trial leading to subscriptions.R7R11R12R18
Enjoyable Content positive
Despite payment issues, some users, particularly those who have played or paid, describe the game as fun, engaging, and educational for kids, with various activities, stickers, and worlds to explore.R2R3R5R9
Performance/Ads negative
Minor complaints include the game crashing or turning off devices and the presence of too many ads.R16R35

Who it's for

This app is for parents willing to pay for a subscription to access educational and entertaining content for their children R3R5R30. It is not for users who expect a fully free-to-play experience or those who are sensitive to in-app purchases and subscription models R1R4R25.

Evidence note: The recent reviews are heavily skewed towards negative feedback regarding payment and free trial issues, which contradicts the lifetime rating's positive sentiment. The developer's notes mention new activities, but recent reviews do not address these specific updates, focusing instead on the payment model.

Frequently asked

Is Budge World free to play?
No, Budge World is not free to play; many users report that you have to pay for a subscription or in-app purchases to access the game's content, often immediately after downloading R1R4R15R25.
Are there issues with the free trial in Budge World?
Yes, several users have reported issues with the free trial, including being charged immediately R18, not being able to find an 'x' button to exit the payment prompt R7, and unclear information about how the trial leads to a paid subscription R11R12.
Is Budge World enjoyable for kids?
Yes, for users who have access to the full content, Budge World is described as a very fun and good game for kids, offering various activities, stickers, and worlds R3R5R30R37.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 50 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. [R2] 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!
  2. [R3] 4/5 · GB Please read: Is really good I love love love love love love it BUT if you don’t want to pay real money for a game then don’t get it BUT otherwise GET IT
  3. [R5] 5/5 · GB I looovveee budge world: Hello today I’m going to be telling you of my story of how I got budge world and fell in love with it at first are used to play all of your games and I absolutely loved it but one day when I went on the App Store to find some more budge games I found an app it was very new and it was called budge world I was so excited so I was downloading it after when it downloaded I tap
  4. [R30] 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!
  5. [R36] 5/5 · GB Budge World Caillou Stickers: I Love The Stickers and Backgrounds! They are so cool!😄😎
  6. [R37] 4/5 · GB Budge World Review: I am really enjoying budge world it is one of my favourite games. It is really fun because you can play fun games, collect stickers and even more. I am really hoping for an update I would review it a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Well that’s all from me bye.😁😜😎
  7. [R1] 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
  8. [R4] 1/5 · GB 🤢👎👶🏿🕸😬: Don’t get it because you have to pay for it
  9. [R6] 3/5 · GB Zaracutie: Umm paying is not fair and I played it when I was little and it was fun and THIS IS BAD BEACUSE MOST DELOPERS ARE HAVING ADDA
  10. [R7] 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
  11. [R11] 3/5 · GB It’s okay but...: Well so I asked my parents if I’m aloud this for doing lots of homework, so they said yes. But I was so exited to play it and I could not bc of the free daily trial that I did not know was there first so it’s no good but it’s fine I guess. Lizz happy Halloween :)
  12. [R12] 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.
  13. [R18] 1/5 · GB 7 day free trial charged as month: Selected the 7 day free trial and all looked fine even stating we could cancel if we wish before the 7th day, but money was immediately charged. Not so happy about that🙁.
  14. [R35] 4/5 · GB Amazing..........................................................................: Amazing game but it crashes and turns of the device pleas fix ASAP!
  15. [R16] 1/5 · GB HATE THIS GAME: I DO NOT LIKE IT RATE IT 1 STAR COS ALL OF THE ADS ANNOY ME
  16. [R9] 5/5 · GB Good: It’s so good and great 🙀😸😍🤗🤑🥳🤯😻🕺🏼🌚🌜🌛🌛
  17. [R15] 1/5 · GB Worst: As soon as I downloaded it it said I had to pay
  18. [R25] 1/5 · GB Need s paying☹️: I would love 💗 to have this game but it’s not fair on people that don’t have much money to afford the paid trial can you please make it free so I can get the game😿😿

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store