Comparison

Mousebusters vs GenEi AP

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

GenEi AP

Embark on a musical quest through a mysterious world inspired by Harumakigohan's art and music. Help the protagonist find songs to please a friend, uncovering secrets behind doors and mysterious heartbeats.

Highlights
  • Explore Harumakigohan's artistic world
  • Quest for music and songs
  • Uncover mysteries and secrets
  • Inspired by Vocaloid music
  • Part of a cross-media trilogy
Features
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Travel through the world of Harumakigohan in a quest for music. ”What are you listening to, Mikage?” Spica is looking for something to listen to, and Mikage, the protagonist, goes on a journey in a mysterious world to search for songs that will please her friend. What’s behind that last door? What is that heartbeat you can hear? This game is set in a variety of locations inspired by the work of Vocaloid producers, illustrator, and animator Harumakigohan. If you already love songs like Meltyland Nightmare or Reunion, GenEi AP will be that much more special to you. This is the first work in a cross-media trilogy by Harumakigohan, which will include: - The game “GenEi AP: Empty Heart” - The music album “GenEi EP: Envy Phantom” - The concert “GenEi LV: Harumakigohan One-man Concert 2022”

Screenshots

Mousebusters4 screens
GenEi AP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GenEi AP at none against Mousebusters's 7. GenEi AP also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Mousebusters's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 131). On price, review sentiment 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. Mousebusters sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. GenEi AP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GenEi AP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mousebusters has 1.5K ratings behind it against 131, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 94% and 93% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mousebusters ships an update every 2 weeks, GenEi AP every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Mousebusters versus GenEi AP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMousebustersGenEi AP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (131 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.6% of reviews — better92.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better131
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB280 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperOdencat Inc.room6 LLC.

Customer experience

Mousebusters

All ratings1,531 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews670 reviews
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.0%

GenEi AP

All ratings131 ratings
Positive99.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative1.8%

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

GenEi AP

From 131 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💖 Beautiful pixel art
  • 🎶 Amazing music
  • 📖 Engaging story
  • 😌 Relaxing atmosphere
  • ✨ Emotional impact

Room to improve

  • ⏳ Story is too short
  • 🤔 Puzzles can be difficult
  • 🗺️ Map can be confusing
  • 🤷‍♀️ Some don't understand the story
  • 🎶 Music not to everyone's taste

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

GenEi AP

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a reset button
  • Make more games like this
  • Add a rhythm game function
  • Create a sequel or update

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
None

GenEi AP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mousebusters free?
Mousebusters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GenEi AP free?
GenEi AP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mousebusters or GenEi AP?
GenEi AP is rated higher. Mousebusters averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while GenEi AP averages 5.0 from 131 ratings.
Do Mousebusters or GenEi AP have ads?
Mousebusters shows ads; GenEi AP does not.
Which is updated more often, Mousebusters or GenEi AP?
Mousebusters ships an update every 2 weeks, and GenEi AP every 2 months. Most recently, Mousebusters was updated on October 9, 2026 and GenEi AP on October 13, 2026.

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