Comparison

Germs! vs Cellmaniac

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Germs!

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
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Avoid the germs while collecting gunk and keep your microbe alive for as long as you can! Easy to play but how long will you last? Speedy power ups aid you reach the game center leaderboard. Check out our other games. Your a clean, pure hearted little organism who has to get away from the nasty bacteria plague. Be quick and nimble as it's up to you to direct your hero thru the terrors of the microscopic battle. Avoid virus and bacteria like creatures with quick twitch decisions. Fun for all ages and you can compete against friends on game center. Features: + Unlock new enemies with high scores + Simple yet… intuitive twitch-like gameplay + Fast and fun + Post score to game center + Highly addicting + World and Individual Ranking + Battle Friends Online Get it while it's free! Download it now!

About

Cellmaniac

Engage in a thrilling biology-inspired adventure where you defend against invading germs. Upgrade your defenses, evolve your immune system, and learn about how the body fights infection through fun, physics-based gameplay.

Highlights
  • Fight invading germs
  • Build and evolve antibodies
  • Physics-based antibody control
  • Upgrade immune system with DNA points
  • Real-world biology meets gameplay
  • Achievements and leaderboards
Features
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Welcome to Cellmaniac — the ultimate virus defense game! Fight off waves of invading germs, build antibodies, and evolve your immune system in this thrilling biology-inspired adventure. Control antibodies with precision, collect DNA points, and upgrade your defenses to become the strongest immune warrior. Each level teaches you more about how your body fights infection — all while having fun! FEATURES - Real-world biology meets fun gameplay - Fight multiple virus types with unique attack patterns - Physics-based control – move and shoot antibodies with your fingers - Upgrade & evolve your immune system using DNA points - Achievements & leaderboards to compete with players worldwide - Fun while playing – discover antibodies, red & white blood cells, and platelets Protect your body, master your immunity, and become a true Cellmaniac! Get ready to fight the tiniest enemies in the most exciting way possible. Follow us for updates & science-powered fun: Facebook: https://facebook.com/biongames TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@biongames.studio Instagram: https://instagram.com/biongames X: https://x.com/biongames YouTube: https://youtube.com/@BIONGAMES

Screenshots

Germs!4 screens
Cellmaniac4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cellmaniac at 50% against Germs!'s 0%. Cellmaniac also leads on rating (3.1 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 8 months vs every 34 months). Germs!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cellmaniac sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Germs! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cellmaniac holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Germs!'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Cellmaniac's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Germs! ships an update every 34 months, Cellmaniac every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Germs! versus Cellmaniac: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGerms!Cellmaniac
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (4 ratings)3.1 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings48 — better
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmrah KavakNorbert Fritz

Customer experience

Germs!

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Cellmaniac

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Germs!

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Cellmaniac

One-time5
  • 200 DNA points$0.99
  • 600 DNA points$1.99
  • No Ads$2.99
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  • 1500 DNA points$3.49
  • 4000 DNA points$6.99

Questions

Is Germs! free?
Germs! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cellmaniac free?
Cellmaniac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Germs! or Cellmaniac?
Cellmaniac is rated higher. Germs! averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Cellmaniac averages 3.1 from 8 ratings.
Do Germs! or Cellmaniac have ads?
Cellmaniac shows ads; Germs! does not.
Which is updated more often, Germs! or Cellmaniac?
Germs! ships an update every 34 months, and Cellmaniac every 8 months. Most recently, Germs! was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cellmaniac on November 3, 2026.

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