# Germaphobe

> Arcade game where you capture and disinfect mutant germs to save cities. (iPhone/iPad app by Danny Aijala.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/germaphobe/id589548583 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Danny Aijala](https://appshunter.io/developer/408470761)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-05-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/germaphobe/id589548583/reviews.md

## What is Germaphobe?

Germaphobe is a fast paced, arcade style game where the hero, Hazmat Howard, must avoid the never ending attack by mutant germs.

There are 200 cities that are infected with 200 unique germs.  Do you and Hazmat Howard have what it takes to capture and disinfect all 200?

Use the virtual joystick to maneuver Hazmat Howard to avoid mutant germs, collect coins, gain power-ups, and capture germs from cities throughout the world.

Capturing germs is only half the battle.  Captured germs must also be taken to the Laboratory to be disinfected and stored.

Pay for time in the Laboratory with the coins Hazmat Howard collected while playing the game.  Don't worry, it will be worth it.  Cities have agreed to pay Hazmat Howard for every germ he disinfects.

Complete levels to unlock new cities to disinfect.

• Game Center support for Leaderboards and Achievements.
• iCloud support for syncing your game to multiple devices.
• Play for Free for as long as you like.
• No Ads!

We hope you enjoy playing Germaphobe and helping Hazmat Howard disinfect the world one city at a time.

NOTE:  You may disable in-app-purchases on your device using the Settings application.

## Key features

- Arcade-style gameplay
- Capture and disinfect germs
- Collect coins and power-ups
- Unlock new cities
- Game Center leaderboards
- iCloud syncing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 City Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 City Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Disinfect City | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 33)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/germaphobe/id589548583/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best Game Ever!!

*2020-01-23, version 1.0.8*

This is by far the best game I have ever played ever!

### 4/5 — Wow

*2016-07-25, version 1.0.7*

Good game.

### 5/5 — Good

*2016-03-20, version 1.0.7*

Best game ever

### 4/5 — The Game

*2015-10-04, version 1.0.2*

I would recommend the game it's fun and simple, but in future renditions, you should make the game harder. The concept is interesting and I thought it would be like Plague Inc., but the game is totally different. The graphics are ok and an interesting mixture, and I liked how you tried to change it up.

### 5/5 — 😱😱😱😱

*2015-03-13, version 1.0.2*

<3

### 5/5 — Fun for free

*2015-01-30, version 1.0.2*

I think it's a neat game and worth your time.😃😷

### 5/5 — Matt

*2014-01-27, version 1.0.2*

Matts gay

### 5/5 — Was good got old

*2013-07-14, version 1.0.2*

Got ok real fast though

### 5/5 — Really good game

*2013-06-05, version 1.0.2*

Addictive, simple fun game.  Top of the game market IMO.

### 5/5 — Great!

*2013-06-05, version 1.0.2*

Great game, interesting concept, and well executed! Fun concept, cool graphics, music is top notch

## Frequently asked questions about Germaphobe

### What is Germaphobe?

Germaphobe is a fast-paced arcade-style game where players control Hazmat Howard to avoid mutant germs, collect coins, and capture them. Captured germs must then be disinfected in a laboratory to save infected cities.

### What are the main features of Germaphobe?

Key features include arcade-style gameplay, capturing and disinfecting 200 unique germs across 200 cities, collecting coins for laboratory time, unlocking new levels, Game Center support for leaderboards and achievements, and iCloud syncing.

### Is Germaphobe free to play?

Yes, you can play Germaphobe for free for as long as you like. The game also offers in-app purchases, which can be disabled in your device's settings.

### What devices is Germaphobe compatible with?

The description mentions iCloud support for syncing games across multiple devices, implying compatibility with iOS devices. Specific OS version requirements are not detailed but it is a mobile game.

### How do I progress in Germaphobe?

You progress by completing levels, which involves maneuvering Hazmat Howard to avoid germs, collecting coins, capturing germs, and taking them to the laboratory for disinfection. Completing levels unlocks new cities to disinfect.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.9 — 2023-12-15

Updated to work with iOS 17.

### 1.0.8 — 2020-01-21

• Fixed the saving of Laboratory captured / disinfected germs.
• Made progressing through levels much easier.

### 1.0.7 — 2015-10-13

• iOS 9 compatibility

### 1.0.2 — 2013-05-20

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.0.1 — 2013-05-13

Bug fixes.
Game Center Leaderboard fixes.
Total Mutant Germs Killed Leaderboard added.

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