What can you play without internet?
The flies, maggots, weapons, campaign, and local records run on your device. The challenge is to wait for a fly to land, strike before it escapes, and clear every fly and maggot before the 30-second clock runs out. Four-hit combos earn weapons such as La Chancla, Bug Spray, and the Bug Zapper.
| Feature | Connection needed? |
|---|---|
| Download and app updates | Yes, through the App Store. |
| Single-player campaign | No, after download. |
| Gameplay-earned weapons and combo rewards | No. |
| Local progress and Hall of Fame | No. Stored on your iPhone. |
| Fly Sense | No. Uses on-device sensors and their permissions. |
| Worldwide Game Center leaderboard | Yes. Online rankings are optional. |
| Optional weapon-reward ads | Yes. Ad availability varies. |
Get ready before going offline
- Download Shut Up Fly from the App Store while connected. It requires iOS 18 or later.
- Open the game and review the sensor briefing. Camera and motion access power the full Fly Sense experience.
- Try the first level before you leave, so you know how the warning meter reacts to your surroundings.
- For your own offline check, disconnect Wi-Fi and cellular data, reopen the app, and start a campaign level.
You do not need to create a Shut Up Fly account. Game Center is optional, and an unavailable online leaderboard does not turn the campaign into an online-only game.
Does offline mean the sensors stop?
No. Fly Sense responds to movement and sudden approaches using signals processed on your iPhone. It does not need to send camera images or raw sensor readings to a server. See the privacy policy for details.
Your surroundings still affect the challenge. A moving vehicle can make the flies harder to approach. A steady seat and a calmer setting suit this game better than a bumpy journey.
Play free. Choose your extras.
Google rewarded ads are optional and need internet. Each completed, rewarded ad grants one selected weapon deployment. Ordinary campaign play does not require watching ads, and there are no in-app purchases. You can play without an Apple Arcade membership. If you want a single-player arcade challenge with timing, swarms, and ridiculous weapons, watch the gameplay to see whether it is your kind of fun.
New to the hunt? Read how to play Shut Up Fly. If something is not working, visit support.