Comparison

Mousebusters vs GHOST TRICK

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

GHOST TRICK

Unravel a mystery as a spirit with lost memories. Manipulate objects and the fates of others to prevent deaths and uncover the truth behind your own demise. This HD remaster features a captivating story, new illustrations, and music options.

Highlights
  • Puzzle-solving gameplay
  • Clue-chasing story
  • Powers of the Dead mechanics
  • HD remaster
  • Switchable soundtracks
  • New illustrations and music gallery
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The story of a single night, lost memories, and a lost life. ---Caution--- Please check the "Purchasing the Game" and "Supported Devices" notices below before purchasing or using the app. --- Game Introduction --- The puzzle-solving mystery adventure masterpiece returns! "Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective" was created by Shu Takumi, the creator of the Ace Attorneyseries, and is now back in a long-requested HD remaster of the original 2010 release! Yasumasa Kitagawa, the popular composer who created the music for "The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles," has created a remastered 1-to-1 soundtrack for the entire game. Players can seamlessly switch between the original and remastered soundtracks. Additionally, new extra features such as the "Illustrations" and "Music" features have been added. Tonight, we rise from the dead! ----------------- Story Synopsis A dark night. In a corner of town, our main character loses his life to a single bullet. Reawakening as a spirit, he realizes he has lost his memories along with his life. "Who am I? Why was I killed? Who killed me? ...And what is the meaning of these 'Powers of the Dead' I've been given?" Tomorrow morning, his spirit will disappear. A unique clue-chasing story has begun! The first of those clues is a single female detective, who seems to have witnessed the murder... [Purchasing the Game] To play Chapter 3 and the rest of the story, select "Buy Full Version" within the game and then "Purchase Chapter 3 to the Final Chapter." [Supported Devices] Please see "Compatibility" on the official website for supported devices and OS. - Accessing the Official Website Tap "Developer Website" at the bottom of this page or input the URL below to be taken to the official site. https://www.capcom-games.com/product/en-us/ghosttrick-app/ Note: Although this app can be purchased on devices that are not supported, it may not function properly. Please be aware that we can neither guarantee the app's performance nor offer refunds if you use a device or OS not supported by the app. [Terms of Use] Please see the website below. https://www.capcom-games.com/product/en-us/ghosttrick-app/?t=terms [Updating App] Please back up your save data when updating the app after installation. If the update fails, you will no longer be able to use the save data. Depending on the version of your OS, the space required to update will vary (from 2.5GB to 5GB). [Other Information] This is the same version of the game that is available on game consoles. Please note that deleting this app from your device will also delete all save data. We recommend downloading this app via Wi-Fi. Please note that you must be logged in to iCloud to access some features of this app. [Inquiries Regarding This App] - Users in Japan Please use the following form. https://www.capcom.co.jp/support/sp/form_mc1/ - Users Outside of Japan Please use the following form. https://www.us.capcommobile.com/main#support [Enjoy More Capcom Titles!] Search for "Capcom" or the name of one or our apps for more fun games to play!

Screenshots

Mousebusters4 screens
GHOST TRICK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mousebusters at 94% against GHOST TRICK's 38%. Mousebusters also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 47). GHOST TRICK's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and GHOST TRICK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mousebusters holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mousebusters has 1.5K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Mousebusters's written reviews are positive against 38% of GHOST TRICK's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mousebusters versus GHOST TRICK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMousebustersGHOST TRICK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better3.4 (47 ratings)
Positive reviews93.6% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better47
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB1.7 GB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperOdencat Inc.CAPCOM Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Mousebusters

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

GHOST TRICK

All ratings47 ratings
Positive59.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative36.2%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral10.4%
Negative52.1%

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

GHOST TRICK

From 47 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Amazing story and plot
  • 💡 Unique gameplay mechanics
  • 👍 Memorable characters
  • 💯 High-quality game
  • 🌟 Underrated gem

Room to improve

  • 💸 High price for full version
  • 💰 No way to carry over old purchases
  • 📉 Increased price compared to older version
  • 🤔 Expensive full version
  • 🗣️ Too much dialogue

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

GHOST TRICK

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Crashes immediately after launch
  • App closes upon opening
  • Cannot restore purchase
  • Cloud save upload failing
  • Game not working
Show 3 more
  • App crashes on start
  • Communication error on restore
  • Purchase not restored

Requested features

4 requests
  • Restore previous purchases
  • Mac version availability
  • Automatic iCloud save data syncing
  • Game Center achievements

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
1 purchases

GHOST TRICK

One-time1
  • All Chapters$9.89

Questions

Is Mousebusters free?
Mousebusters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GHOST TRICK free?
GHOST TRICK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mousebusters or GHOST TRICK?
Mousebusters is rated higher. Mousebusters averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while GHOST TRICK averages 3.4 from 47 ratings.
Do Mousebusters or GHOST TRICK have ads?
Mousebusters shows ads; GHOST TRICK does not.

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