# Germs! vs Creepy Maria

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Creepy Maria at 77% against Germs!'s 0%. Creepy Maria also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 34 months). Germs!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Creepy Maria sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Germs! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Creepy Maria holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Creepy Maria has 1.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Germs!'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Creepy Maria's.

Germs! ships an update every 34 months, Creepy Maria every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Germs! | Creepy Maria |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/germs/id1060548621/reviews) | **[4.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creepy-maria/id6446706743/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **77.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Emrah Kavak](https://appshunter.io/developer/551857478) | [Andiano Barreiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568604303) |

## What reviewers say

### Germs!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/germs/id1060548621)

Navigate a microscopic world, collecting gunk while evading nasty bacteria and viruses. Compete for high scores on the Game Center leaderboard and challenge friends. This fast-paced, addictive game offers intuitive twitch-like gameplay for all ages.

**Highlights:** Collect gunk, Avoid germs and viruses, Compete on Game Center leaderboard, Unlock new enemies, Intuitive twitch-like gameplay, Battle friends online

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Creepy Maria

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creepy-maria/id6446706743)

This horror simulation game lets you care for a virtual cat with a dark secret. Interact with the cat, play mini-games, and uncover unsettling mysteries as you discover what lies beneath its unusual behavior.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet simulation, Psychological horror elements, Discover hidden secrets, Interactive talking cat, Mini-games with coin rewards, Creepy atmosphere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads + coins | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and fun
- 🥰 Engaging for kids
- 🤩 Entertaining
- 👍 Easy to use
- 😊 Comforting and helpful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😨 Creepy/unsettling visuals
- 🤢 Disturbing content (poison, dead animals)
- 🤯 Potential to cause nightmares or distress
- 🤔 Questionable backstory
- 😞 Sad/traumatic themes

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing/freezing issues
- Glitchy gameplay
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- More languages options
- Expand gameplay/content
- Improve stability and fix glitches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Germs! free?

Germs! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Creepy Maria free?

Creepy Maria is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Germs! or Creepy Maria?

Creepy Maria is rated higher. Germs! averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Creepy Maria averages 4.1 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Germs! or Creepy Maria have ads?

Neither Germs! nor Creepy Maria shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Germs! or Creepy Maria?

Germs! ships an update every 34 months, and Creepy Maria every 6 weeks. Most recently, Germs! was updated on November 2, 2026 and Creepy Maria on November 4, 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.*