# Chiki's Chase vs Mimelet

The clearest difference is rating: Chiki's Chase at 4.8 against Mimelet's 3.9. Chiki's Chase also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months). Mimelet's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chiki's Chase sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mimelet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chiki's Chase holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chiki's Chase has 595 ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Chiki's Chase's written reviews are positive against 79% of Mimelet's.

Chiki's Chase ships an update monthly, Mimelet every 10 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chiki's Chase | Mimelet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (595 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chikis-chase/id1498398104/reviews)** | [3.9 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimelet/id1596092759/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **595** | 94 |
| Positive reviews | **94.0% of reviews** | 78.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 123 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Fu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498398103) | [Gionathan Pesaresi](https://appshunter.io/developer/774933633) |

## What reviewers say

### Chiki's Chase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chikis-chase/id1498398104)

Embark on a roguelike adventure as Chiki and friends dash back home. Unlock and combine numerous upgrades, each character offering a unique play style. Enjoy charming pixel art and a vibrant soundtrack in this offline, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Roguelike endless runner gameplay, 30 unlockable upgrades, 4 characters with unique play styles, Modern pixel art graphics, Full offline play, No ads

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Earner | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and replayable
- 💎 Cute and charming characters
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and visuals
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited content and variety
- 🕹️ Some controls and mechanics could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing platforms
- Inconsistent performance after updates

**Requested features**

- More playable characters
- Additional game modes or challenges
- Expanded customization options
- Multiplayer or leaderboard features


### Mimelet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimelet/id1596092759)

Embark on a charming platform adventure where you leap onto enemies to absorb their unique abilities. Use these stolen powers to navigate through challenging puzzles and overcome obstacles in a whimsical world.

**Highlights:** Steal enemy powers, Platform adventure gameplay, Challenging puzzles, Cute graphics, SNES inspired music

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Nostalgic childhood game
- 🤩 Cute art style and graphics
- 🎮 Fun and simple gameplay
- 💡 Interesting concept and mechanics
- 👍 Good for short bursts of play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Aggressive monetization/paywall
- ⏳ Too short, needs more levels
- 😠 Deceptive free-to-play model
- 🐌 Slow animations and lag
- 🤔 Controls can be wonky/frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes at level 8
- Special offer pop-up prevents progress
- Level 14 bug (falling offscreen)
- Game breaking bug at level 9 (shows sky/blocks)
- Bug when holding movement button and changing direction inside yellow block

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Controller support
- Option to change music/sound volume
- Option to change button layout and size
- Progress bar for collected fruits


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chiki's Chase free?

Chiki's Chase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mimelet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chiki's Chase or Mimelet?

Chiki's Chase is rated higher. Chiki's Chase averages 4.8 out of 5 from 595 ratings, while Mimelet averages 3.9 from 94 ratings.

### Do Chiki's Chase or Mimelet have ads?

Mimelet shows ads; Chiki's Chase does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chiki's Chase or Mimelet?

Chiki's Chase ships an update monthly, and Mimelet every 10 months. Most recently, Chiki's Chase was updated on October 21, 2026 and Mimelet on October 21, 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.*