Comparison

Mousebusters vs Scrap Friends

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

Head to head
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.

About

Scrap Friends

Embark on a serene journey with two robots through a desolate wasteland. Engage in simple activities like collecting trash, comforting your companion, and fending off microwave threats. Uncover the mysteries of their quest and the challenges they face.

Highlights
  • Endless strolling adventure
  • Collect fallen trash
  • Comfort partner with head pats
  • Shoot rogue microwaves
  • No dialogue
  • Simple tap controls
Features
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■ Hand in hand, let's walk as far as we can. In a world where civilization has ended and no one is left, two robots hold hands and walk on, ever onward, across an empty wasteland. What you do is simple. Pick up the trash lying around, gently pet a buddy whose heart has broken, and hunt the "wild microwaves" that turn up now and then, as the quiet journey goes on. There are no lines of dialogue. And so the story comes to life, quietly, only within your own heart. ■ Features [1] Just tap. A simple post-apocalyptic stroll No difficult controls at all. Tap the screen, walk, and pick things up. A calm, atmospheric game for wandering the wasteland in your spare moments. [2] A wordless story that stays with you The characters never speak a single word. The "Memories" you collect gradually light up the story of this dying world. Why are the two of them traveling? Who is the "Executioner" blocking their path? And what waits at their destination—? [3] Quiet, gentle, and strangely addictive No flashy effects, no timers rushing you. And yet you can't help wondering about the next step. Soak in a gentle post-apocalyptic world that's funny and a little bittersweet. ■ Things to do ・Collect "Memories" to unravel the story of the dying world ・Pet your downhearted buddy to draw out all kinds of reactions ・Hunt the wild microwaves ■ Recommended for ・Anyone who loves atmospheric games or quiet walking games ・Anyone who loves wordless stories and novels you fill in with imagination ・Anyone who loves post-apocalyptic, dystopian sci-fi worlds ・Anyone after a heartwarming story that's funny and a little sad ・Anyone who wants to play all the way through without spending money Free to play to the end (contains ads; optional in-app purchases). Optional purchases: Ad Off Plus / Sunset Skies / Donation. Our titles share a world, but there's no story connection between them. You can enjoy this one no matter which title you start from. So take their hand. Let's walk a quiet apocalypse, as far as we can go.

Screenshots

Mousebusters4 screens
Scrap Friends4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mousebusters at every 2 weeks against Scrap Friends's every 2 months. Mousebusters also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 97) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Mousebusters sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Scrap Friends sells 3 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 — 4.8 for Mousebusters against 4.8 for Scrap Friends. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mousebusters has 1.5K ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Mousebusters's written reviews are positive against 87% of Scrap Friends's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mousebusters ships an update every 2 weeks, Scrap Friends every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mousebusters versus Scrap Friends: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMousebustersScrap Friends
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better4.8 (97 ratings)
Positive reviews93.6% of reviews — better86.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better97
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB231 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperOdencat Inc.zxima.LLC

Customer experience

Mousebusters

All ratings1,531 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews671 reviews
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.0%

Scrap Friends

All ratings95 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive86.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative11.5%

User reviews

Mousebusters

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and entertaining gameplay
  • 🎨 Cute pixel art style
  • 📖 Engaging and emotional story
  • 🎶 Great background music
  • 🔍 Interesting characters and lore

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paywall for full game access
  • ⏱️ Tedious coffee bean collection
  • 🤖 Repetitive ghost-hunting gameplay

Scrap Friends

From 97 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💖 Touching story and characters
  • 🎨 Beautiful pixel art style
  • 🎵 Amazing music and atmosphere
  • 💡 Unique storytelling through memories
  • 👍 Simple yet engaging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 😫 Repetitive trash collecting
  • ❓ Unclear objectives
  • 🖱️ Stressful tap/swipe controls
  • 😵 Fast-paced gameplay can be overwhelming
  • 📚 Limited explanation of mechanics

Bugs and 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

Scrap Friends

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Memory unlock issues
  • Game progression bugs
  • Unclear attack avoidance
  • Item not added on first playthrough
  • Menu button bug during combat

Requested features

5 requests
  • More explanation for mechanics
  • Easier controls for trash collection
  • More varied enemy attack patterns
  • Secret boss
  • Free roam mode to interact with characters

In-app purchases

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
3 purchases

Scrap Friends

One-time3
  • Sunset Skies$0.99
  • Ad Off Plus$2.99
  • Donation$2.99

Questions

Is Mousebusters free?
Mousebusters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scrap Friends free?
Scrap Friends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mousebusters or Scrap Friends?
Mousebusters is rated higher. Mousebusters averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Scrap Friends averages 4.8 from 97 ratings.
Do Mousebusters or Scrap Friends have ads?
Both Mousebusters and Scrap Friends show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mousebusters or Scrap Friends?
Mousebusters ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scrap Friends every 2 months. Most recently, Mousebusters was updated on October 29, 2026 and Scrap Friends on October 24, 2026.

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