# Rodent's Revenge — user reviews > 51 indexed App Store user reviews of Rodent's Revenge by GearSprout LLC, rated 1.91/5 from 387 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rodents-revenge/id587603072/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rodents-revenge/id587603072.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 74 · 4★ 9 · 3★ 11 · 2★ 9 · 1★ 284 ## What do users think of Rodent's Revenge? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🎮 Faithful recreation of classic game - 💰 Affordable price point ($0.99) - 🎯 Nostalgic appeal for original players - ✨ Main menu interface looks polished **Cons** - 🐛 App crashes immediately on launch - 🐛 Crashes when selecting 'New Game' or level - ⚠️ Completely non-functional for most users - 📱 Incompatible with modern iOS versions - 🎮 Cannot move diagonally (unfair gameplay) - 🎮 Controls require repeated tapping instead of holding - 💾 Settings don't save between sessions - 🎮 No level progression/auto-advance - 🔗 Broken support link - 😤 No refunds despite non-functional product **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on launch for most devices - App crashes when selecting 'New Game' - App crashes when selecting level - App returns to home screen instead of loading - Incompatible with iOS versions past 12 - Settings reset every time app is opened - Support link is broken - Game doesn't progress to next level automatically **Most requested features** - Fix app crashing issues (critical) - Add diagonal movement for mouse - Implement continuous movement with held buttons - Save user settings between sessions - Auto-advance to next level on victory - Improve control responsiveness - Update for iOS 12+ compatibility ## Newest reviews (19 of 51) ### 1/5 — :( *2022-03-07, version 1.0.2* I was so excited to see I could play this game again and it crashes every time I try to open it. At least it was only .99 cents down the drain. :’( ### 1/5 — Downloaded & won’t even load *2022-02-08, version 1.0.2* I wish I could give this 0 stars. Paid the 99 cents to play a game I used to LOVE playing and it doesn’t even open when I click on it. Immediately crashes. Not cool! ### 1/5 — Costs money and does not work *2021-12-25, version 1.0.2* App closes out to home screen when trying to open. I'm on an updated iPhone 12 pro max. Not sure why it wouldnt be working. I would love for this to work but I'd like a refund due to it not being usable ### 1/5 — Keeps crashing and can’t move diagonally *2021-11-21, version 1.0.2* Use to play this when I was little. Doesn’t even move like the mouse. This needs some MAJOR improvement. I can’t even play bc it keeps crashing every time I load now. ### 1/5 — GIVE US OUR MONEY BACK YOU THIEVES!!!!! *2021-11-18, version 1.0.2* You know this game has been broken for over 8 years, TAKE IT DOWN AND STOP STEALING MONEY FROM PEOPLE WHO TRY TO BUY IT!!!!!! The game crashes instantly as soon as we push play. You know this! You’ve KNOWN this. For 8 years!!!! You should be reported for your thievery! ### 1/5 — This App Does Not Work! *2021-11-17, version 1.0.2* Paid the $.99 for this app and still have yet to play it! Crashes every time I select “new game.” Was super excited to be able to play an old game lime this again, but turns out it was just money wasted. Zero stars. ### 1/5 — Paying for Nothing *2021-08-30, version 1.0.2* If you want to just throw a dollar away then that is what you are doing when you buy this game. You are paying to not play because you can’t even open the app to play. It must be so buggy that when you open the app it kicks you out automatically before it opens up so I can’t even get to a menu to play. I even tried deleting the app and reinstalling it to see if it would help but it made no difference so now I just permanently deleted it and waisted my dollar on nothing. 🤦‍♀️💸🤷‍♀️ ### 1/5 — Will not work *2020-12-27, version 1.0.2* I was excited to find an app for this game, as I remember playing it as a child. Despite reading some less than desirable reviews, I decided to purchase it anyways, figuring that I would be able to at least play it, despite poor quality/bugs. With every attempt to start a new game, it immediately closes out of the app. I am highly disappointed. Don’t waste your time, unless they find a way to fix this problem. ### 1/5 — Bummer *2020-12-27, version 1.0.2* I just spent .99cents to get this game up and running and it won’t let me even open to a new game it crashes and closes instantly. Very disappointed I would like my .99cents back. PC game back in the day was much better, way more appreciated. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2020-12-24, version 1.0.2* Doesn’t even open. Don’t waste your money on a garbage game. Apple should force them to refund everyone’s purchases. The developer made a deal, buy our game and you can play it. Except we can’t play it when it won’t work. ### 1/5 — It breaks my heart to do this... *2020-12-21, version 1.0.2* I just learned that this game was available, and was so excited to go back to my childhood favorite game! It cost ($0.99) which was kind of disappointing, but doable. When I had the spare funding, I purchased it. Only to tap on the app (after fully downloading), and have it crash immediately after I tried to start a level. After multiple attempts and getting the same outcome each time, I figured I would contact App Support. The link given is broken. I will now go lick my metaphorical wounds and hope something can be resolved soon, before I just delete entirely. ### 1/5 — Haven’t been able to play at all *2020-11-02, version 1.0.2* This game, that I was so excited about, crashes no matter what I do. I haven’t been able to actually start a game. Please give me back my dollar and I’ll let my dreams of playing a childhood game I loved die. Support also crashed (surprise!) ### 1/5 — Don’t bother buying this it doesn’t work *2020-08-13, version 1.0.2* I just bought this and it doesn’t even load it goes back to my screen. Never been so disappointed. I was so excited to play this game because it was my favorite as a kid. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work!! *2020-07-25, version 1.0.2* Do not buy this app! It doesn’t even get past the main menu. I guess I should have read all the reviews as it looks like I’m not the only one with this problem. It’s really too bad I’ve been thinking about this game for a while. ### 1/5 — Do not buy this! *2020-05-28, version 1.0.2* I wish I had read the reviews first! The app doesn’t even load. Too bad, because I really liked this game back in the day. Will request a refund because too many people have spent $0.99 for nothing. ### 1/5 — For the love of God please fix the crashing *2020-01-07, version 1.0.2* Yeah this is disappointing for shore. Like many others have said I spent a hard earned $0.99 only to find that this crashes every. Single. Time. I open it. Please, if anybody reads these reviews, please do something about this, it’s a hella fun nostalgic game and I could’ve used that $0.99 toward laundry instead of having my dreams crushed here!!!!!! For the mice, get it together! 😭🐭 ### 1/5 — Main menu looks nice *2019-11-17, version 1.0.2* The main menu is not worth .99 which is clearly the only thing I paid to see. Apparently this has been an issue for others back earlier in the year so look out doesn’t look like a fix is coming. ### 1/5 — Does not work *2019-09-26, version 1.0.2* I would give this game zero stars but I guess I have no choice.....DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!! Read the reviews before you do. Game Immediately crashes after you hit the play button or choose a level button...I was super excited to play this.....will rate higher if you fix this... ### 1/5 — Crashes *2019-08-08, version 1.0.2* I was so excited I didn’t read the reviews before purchasing this app. Beware there’s a good chance that you won’t be able to play it as it crashes every time you try to open it. Hopefully people will read the reviews before purchasing! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Doesn’t Even Play *2023-02-18* Seeing the low ratings, I decided to try it anyway. Just a buck, right? I kinda want the 99cents back. Had me create some kind of profile, and once I got to New Game, the app just shut down. Tried Level Select, same thing. Only things that work were Leaderboards and Options. So, yeah, bit of a scam for a buck, if you ask me. ### 1/5 — Sourly Disappointed *2023-01-05, version 1.0.2* I wish I could play. I downloaded this app nearly a year ago and it crashes won’t even launch. I hope you guys work it out. This’ll be a great mobile app if you do ### 1/5 — Can’t play *2022-12-27, version 1.0.2* Tried to play on my IPhone and iPad and the game crashes immediately upon starting every single time. I haven’t been able to play even once. ### 1/5 — Will not open *2022-12-25, version 1.0.2* Was excited to find this, even risking the bugs. This will not open. It crashes right away. ### 1/5 — Crash crash and crash *2022-12-13, version 1.0.2* Don’t spend money on this game. I know it’s only 0.99 but trying to open it on iPhone it crashes every time. I’ve deleted and reinstalled twice and it don’t work at all. On iPad it goes to the main screen but when you click new game it crashes. ### 1/5 — Does not work at all *2022-09-29, version 1.0.2* This game does not work. It will not even load to a menu. I’m guessing it hasn’t been updated for anything past iOS 12. ### 1/5 — Not able to play *2022-09-10, version 1.0.2* I loved playing this game growing up. When I found out I could play it on a mobile device I was in awe but it switched to anger for every time it kept knocking me out when I went to load it up to play. ### 1/5 — Rip off *2022-06-17, version 1.0.2* I have never written a bad review before. But when I found this game I was so excited. I paid the $0.99 to buy the game. I didn’t read the reviews or look at the rating like I normally do. If I had I probably wouldn’t have paid for this yes it was only a dollar , but still. The game won’t even load. It closes as soon as you try to load the game. I would like the game fix or my dollar back. Hope this helps the next person not to waste their money. I am very disappointed. I played a game like this when I was younger. So I was so excited. But just a waste of money and time. So so disappointed 😏🤬 ### 1/5 — Don’t buy. *2022-05-19, version 1.0.2* Don’t waste your time. I bought this game and it won’t work. Every time you click on it it acts like it is going to open and let you play; however, it bring you right back to your phone’s main screen. ### 1/5 — Auto crash cannot play *2022-04-23, version 1.0.2* Just downloaded as I was a fan of the old game. I launch the app and it it auto crashes when hitting new game or level select. iPhone 11 iOS 15 ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Five stars *2021-11-16, version 1.0.2* The game won’t open and it won’t let me play, my money is gone 😃 ### 5/5 — Awesome game/ Update improves everything!!! *2014-05-08, version 1.0.1* 🐭 Awesome, just like I remember it. The update now makes this game like I remember it. Thanks! Awesome game!! ### 5/5 — Classic *2013-11-17, version 1.0.1* I haven't even played it yet, but thank you for recreating this classic game. ### 5/5 — Awesome!!!! *2013-08-20, version 1.0.1* I have been trying to remember the name of this game for years and finally, the other day, I thought "what can google tell me?" They told me correctly. Then, I typed it in here. I now have Rodent's Revenge! There are only two things I dislike; the jabbing of the d-pad and that it doesn't up your level upon victory. However, still a great rendition. A few more updates and it will be a nostalgic masterpiece! ### 5/5 — Great game *2013-01-25, version 1.0.1* Love this game!! It doesn't automatically send you to the next level though. ### 5/5 — Love it! *2013-01-20, version 1.0.1* Hope to see more classic titles from this developer in the near future! ### 3/5 — Need to have a diagonal button. *2016-09-19, version 1.0.1* This is very much like the original. The only problem is the controls. In the original you could Move diagonal and it helped with trapping cats and collecting cheese which is what give you a higher score. Other than that well done. ### 3/5 — Buggy Controls *2015-06-28, version 1.0.1* I like the game but it desperately needs an update on the controls and movement. I remember this game from when I was younger and was stoked to see it available. Please update!!! ### 3/5 — Diagonal movements are a must. *2013-05-05, version 1.0.1* I loved this game and am thrilled to see it on the iPhone. My one disappointment is that the mouse can't move diagonally. The cats sure can, and do so regularly to come eat you. But the mouse cannot. Please Fix that! ### 2/5 — Fix the bugs *2019-05-30, version 1.0.2* Crashes everytime. Haven’t even had a chance to play which is disappointing. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*