Comparison

Mouse & Crane vs Ugly

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

Head to head
About

Mouse & Crane

Features
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Adapted for children aged 4-7, the game features three best friends, Mouse, Crane and Electryna, who love to search for new tools and scraps they can use to build amazing things. Created in a hand-drawn and collage art style reminiscent of cozy picture books, it presents a harbor populated with surprising creatures such as the scrapcrabs and the bobcat kittens, but also yummy “mousemallows”. The Mouse & Crane adventure is suitable for young children on their own thanks to specific accessibility features. It doesn’t require knowing how to read and can be played with the touch screen. With short gameplay stages that enable trial and error, Mouse & Crane befits different skill and experience levels. Players control Crane’s arm. They start with just a hook to transport things like containers or Mouse himself, and progressively discover various upgrades such as a giant magnet to grab metal scraps and tools, or a wrecking ball for the most satisfying demolitions! The game play is all about helping Mouse get new tools and Electryna’s swiftness and electric powers are a delight. Mouse & Crane shows the power of cooperation, creativity, upcycling and DIY crafting and provides meaningful and wholesome experiences for young children.

About

Ugly

A dark fairytale puzzle-platformer where you use an innovative mirror mechanic to solve challenges and explore a tormented nobleman's psyche. Unravel a text-less narrative through mind-bending puzzles and epic boss battles in a visually stunning world.

Highlights
  • Innovative mirror mechanic for puzzle-solving
  • Deep, text-less narrative
  • Visually stunning art style
  • Mind-bending puzzle rooms
  • Epic boss battles
  • Controller support
Features
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Embark on an unforgettable voyage through a tormented nobleman's psyche in "Ugly," a dark fairytale turned mobile puzzle-platformer. Navigate a world awash in tragedy, armed with an innovative mirror mechanic that allows you to face puzzles—and yourself—like never before. Dive deep into the enigmatic world of "Ugly" and get ready to confront truths as unsettling as they are enlightening. Are you brave enough to face what's hidden in the mirror? Key Features: - Innovative Mirror Mechanic: Generate a shadowy reflection to swap places with, unlocking new angles for puzzle-solving and exploration. - Deep Narrative: Unravel a profound, text-less story that delves into the corners of a broken mind. Each puzzle room you conquer brings clarity to your clouded past. - Visually Stunning: Immerse yourself in an intricately crafted world, where every detail, from the moody lighting to the ethereal art style, serves the narrative. - Mind-Bending Puzzles: Conquer intricately designed puzzle rooms, each offering a fresh challenge and a fragment of your past. - Epic Boss Battles: Engage with towering bosses that test not just your reflexes, but also your resolve. - Discover Hidden Secrets: Unlock alternate endings and hidden rooms for an enriched gameplay experience. - Exceptional Soundscapes: Atmospheric music that perfectly complements each twist and turn in your unsettling journey. - Controller Support: Experience the game seamlessly with MFI Bluetooth controller support. The game’s title isn't a reflection of its beautifully dark world, but of the unsettling truths you'll uncover. Are you ready to face the "Ugly" in you?

Screenshots

Mouse & Crane3 screens
Ugly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ugly at fortnightly against Mouse & Crane's every 16 months. Ugly also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Mouse & Crane's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Mouse & Crane costs $3.99 and Ugly $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mouse & Crane ships an update every 16 months, Ugly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mouse & Crane versus Ugly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMouse & CraneUgly
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating—4.4 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—40 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size494 MB607 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThose Eyes ApSPlug In Digital

In-app purchases

None

Mouse & Crane

No in-app purchases

None

Ugly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mouse & Crane free?
Mouse & Crane costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ugly free?
Ugly costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mouse & Crane or Ugly have ads?
Neither Mouse & Crane nor Ugly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mouse & Crane or Ugly?
Mouse & Crane ships an update every 16 months, and Ugly fortnightly. Most recently, Mouse & Crane was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ugly on October 24, 2026.

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