Comparison

HopBound vs Mousebusters

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

Head to head
About

HopBound

Embark on a surreal journey through a retro-style psychological horror game. Explore unsettling 16-bit platformer stages and endless runner levels as a recluse confronting her past. Experience a haunting narrative with spine-chilling audio and evolving monsters.

Highlights
  • Story-driven psychological horror
  • 16-bit horror platformer stages
  • Endless runner levels
  • Nostalgic 4-color pixel art
  • Spine-chilling ambient music
  • Evolved monsters
  • iMessage sticker pack
Features
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HopBound is a story-driven psychological horror game that revolves around the surreal mind of Mayumi, a recluse who must journey through an unsettling retro game to come to terms with the ghosts of her past. Through 16-bit horror platformer stages and endless runner levels with gorgeous pixel art, she discovers that her sanity will be tested by something lurking behind the screen. ===== NOSTALGIC VISUALS Most of the game's stunning visuals use a palette of only four colors to evoke the charm of 90s handheld games. SPINE-CHILLING AUDIO Listen to unique ambient music that provides a sense of dream-like dread as you explore the game's sinister levels. A STANDALONE CONTINUATION Taking place two years after the events of the critically acclaimed DERE EVIL EXE, HopBound serves as a continuation of that story. However, users do not need to play DERE EVIL EXE to immerse themselves in HopBound's narrative experience. HEART-POUNDING MONSTERS Enemies from previous entries are brought back to life and have evolved into new incomprehensible forms. MULTIPLE GAME MODES Engage in frenzied platforming in story-rich levels and test your skills in infinite runner levels tailored for people who like competing for high scores on the Game Center leaderboard. MEANINGFUL MACHINATIONS Going against sequel conventions, HopBound doesn't go bigger and badder for the scale of its story. Instead, the game focuses inward, resulting in a haunting yet meaningful tale. ADORABLE STICKERS Now comes with an iMessage sticker pack featuring HopBound's adorable cast of characters! ===== This game contains one optional in-app purchase to permanently disable ads. We recommend that users purchase this feature for a truly immersive experience.

About

Mousebusters

Embark on a pixel art adventure to vanquish spectral entities plaguing an apartment. As a member of the Mouse Busters, you'll help your master clear out ghosts and save residents from emotional darkness. This casual horror game progresses through tapping, character interaction, and object examination.

Highlights
  • Pixel art graphics
  • Story progression by tapping
  • Character interaction
  • Object examination
  • Casual horror adventure
  • Ghost busting gameplay
Features
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It's our duty to wipe out the apartment's ghosts and save the residents from the growing darkness inside their hearts. We're the Mouse Busters! The ghosts in the apartment are takin' a toll on the residents' emotions. And we, the Mouse Busters, are the unsung heroes who'll wipe out all those evil ghosts. Hey, newbie. You can call me "Master." Hmm? Ya look like ya wanna say somethin'. You tellin' me the name "Mouse Busters" sounds like wiping out mice instead of ghosts? ... Oh, come on. That doesn't matter. All that matters is that it sounds cool! ------------ This is a simple game where the story progresses by tapping the screen, talking to characters and checking objects. Enjoy this casual horror adventure game by helping your master wipe out the ghosts that haunt the apartment.

Screenshots

HopBound4 screens
Mousebusters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HopBound at every 3 days against Mousebusters's every 2 weeks. Mousebusters's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 139) and review sentiment (94% vs 81%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. HopBound sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mousebusters sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for HopBound against 4.8 for Mousebusters. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mousebusters has 1.5K ratings behind it against 139, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of HopBound's written reviews are positive against 94% of Mousebusters's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HopBound ships an update every 3 days, Mousebusters every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HopBound versus Mousebusters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHopBoundMousebusters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (139 ratings)4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews93.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1391.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB76 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperDarius Immanuel GuerreroOdencat Inc.

Customer experience

HopBound

All ratings139 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral8.6%
Negative10.8%

Mousebusters

All ratings1,531 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews668 reviews
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.0%

Bugs and requests

HopBound

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mousebusters

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Audio glitches and cutouts
  • Occasional crashes

Requested features

3 requests
  • More gameplay variety
  • Multiple story endings
  • Reduced coffee bean requirement

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HopBound

One-time1
  • Remove Ads for HopBound$1.99
7 purchases

Mousebusters

One-time7
  • Bronze Support$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Silver Support$2.99
Show 4 more
  • Extra Episode$2.99
  • Gold Support$4.99
  • Complete Package$4.99
  • Platinum Support$9.99

Questions

Is HopBound free?
HopBound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mousebusters free?
Mousebusters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HopBound or Mousebusters?
Mousebusters is rated higher. HopBound averages 4.7 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Mousebusters averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.
Do HopBound or Mousebusters have ads?
Both HopBound and Mousebusters show ads.
Which is updated more often, HopBound or Mousebusters?
HopBound ships an update every 3 days, and Mousebusters every 2 weeks. Most recently, HopBound was updated on September 18, 2026 and Mousebusters on September 22, 2026.

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