# PUSS! vs Molecano

The clearest difference is price: Molecano at Free against PUSS!'s $4.99. Molecano also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 70%). PUSS!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Molecano is free to download; PUSS! costs $4.99 up front. Molecano sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PUSS! asks for nothing beyond the download.

PUSS! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 156 and 109 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of PUSS!'s written reviews are positive against 85% of Molecano's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PUSS! ships an update every 9 days, Molecano every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PUSS! | Molecano |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puss/id1476927962/reviews)** | [4.3 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/molecano/id6450759588/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **156** | 109 |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | **85.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 198 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Zasiadvovk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476927961) | [Thomas Young](https://appshunter.io/developer/866420356) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Molecano

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/molecano/id6450759588)

Embark on a word-based adventure to help a mole navigate volcanic landscapes. String words together to create bridges and collect food across challenging lava-filled levels. This unique puzzle game offers a relaxing experience with a cool soundtrack and unlockable characters.

**Highlights:** Unique word puzzle gameplay, 500+ levels, Unlockable characters, Chill soundtrack, Word-based bridge creation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Unique and innovative word puzzle concept
- 🎨 Charming art style and visual design
- 🎵 Calming, relaxing lo-fi music
- 😌 Relaxing and stress-relieving gameplay
- 👥 Collectible characters from other games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many ads despite being fewer than competitors
- 💰 Expensive ad removal cost
- 🐢 Slow character movement animation
- 📱 Game map too small on phone screens
- 🎮 Becomes repetitive after extended play

**Reported bugs**

- Level 137 - character won't move after placing letters
- Level 311 - multiple reports of unsolvable/broken level
- Level 339 - reported as extremely difficult/possibly broken
- Level 480 - appears to have no solution
- Level 464 - reported as impossible to pass

**Requested features**

- More levels beyond level 500
- Larger game map for mobile devices
- Ability to rotate words 360 degrees
- Replay previous completed levels
- Game Center/cloud save compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PUSS! free?

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

### Is Molecano free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PUSS! or Molecano?

PUSS! is rated higher. PUSS! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Molecano averages 4.3 from 109 ratings.

### Do PUSS! or Molecano have ads?

Molecano shows ads; PUSS! does not.

### Which is updated more often, PUSS! or Molecano?

PUSS! ships an update every 9 days, and Molecano every 3 weeks. Most recently, PUSS! was updated on September 19, 2026 and Molecano on September 23, 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.*