# Mechanic Escape vs PUSS!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PUSS! at 74% against Mechanic Escape's 43%. PUSS! also leads on ratings volume (156 vs 3). Mechanic Escape's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Mechanic Escape costs $2.99 and PUSS! $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mechanic Escape holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PUSS! has 156 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Mechanic Escape's written reviews are positive against 74% of PUSS!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mechanic Escape ships an update fortnightly, PUSS! every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mechanic Escape | PUSS! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechanic-escape/id1049346332/reviews)** | [4.6 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puss/id1476927962/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **156** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **74.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 390 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) | [Ivan Zasiadvovk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476927961) |

## What reviewers say

### Mechanic Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechanic-escape/id1049346332)

Embark on a challenging platforming adventure to rescue your species from ruthless machines. Navigate infernal chases, dodge deadly obstacles, and face formidable bosses in a race against time. This hardcore game tests your reflexes and platforming skills across 80 levels.

**Highlights:** 80 challenging levels, Hardcore gameplay, Original universe, Achievements to unlock, MFi controller support, Video replay sharing

**In-app purchases:** none


### PUSS!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puss/id1476927962)

Navigate challenging mazes by avoiding walls to reach the exit portal. Encounter boss fights and unlock allies who aid you in your quest. Enjoy a unique experience with randomly sequenced levels on every playthrough.

**Highlights:** Maze navigation without touching walls, Boss fights, Unlockable allies, Randomly sequenced levels, Leaderboard comparisons, Customizable cat avatars

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Unique and creative design
- 🤩 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Well-made and enjoyable
- 🎮 Great port to mobile
- 💡 Challenging but rewarding levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy on mobile
- 📉 Progress lost on closing app
- 💀 Unbeatable/ruined levels due to bugs
- 📈 Levels are extremely hard
- ⚠️ Flashing screen bug after boss fight

**Reported bugs**

- Progress lost when closing app (extra lives/points)
- Unbeatable levels due to bugs
- Flashing screen after losing first boss fight
- Game freezes after boss fight
- Loading problems on mobile

**Requested features**

- Bring game back to store page


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mechanic Escape free?

Mechanic Escape costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PUSS! free?

PUSS! costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mechanic Escape or PUSS!?

Mechanic Escape is rated higher. Mechanic Escape averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PUSS! averages 4.6 from 156 ratings.

### Do Mechanic Escape or PUSS! have ads?

Neither Mechanic Escape nor PUSS! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mechanic Escape or PUSS!?

Mechanic Escape ships an update fortnightly, and PUSS! every 9 days. Most recently, Mechanic Escape was updated on October 15, 2026 and PUSS! on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*