Marple vs Catch a Mouse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marple
This logic puzzle game challenges players to deduce the correct order of 20 tiles using a set of clues. It offers millions of unique puzzles and includes a tutorial and hint system to guide players through the deduction process.
- Logic and deduction gameplay
- 20 tiles arranged in 4x5 grid
- Multiple clue types (In between, Left of, Same column, Next to)
- Over 1 million unique puzzles
- Tutorial mode
- Hint system with explanations
- Graphical help with beginner tips
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AWARDED "BEST PUZZLER" IN MACWORLD'S "THE BEST GAMES OF 2008"! NOMINEE FOR "BEST PUZZLE GAME" IN "2008 BEST APP EVER AWARDS"! RATED "BETTER" IN APPREVIEW! Getting tired of Sudoku? Why not try Marple? Marple is a game of logic and deduction. The playing field consists of 20 tiles arranged in 4 rows of 5 columns each and a set of clues. The goal of the game is to figure out the correct order of those 20 tiles using the given clues by process of elimination. There are four different types of clues: "In between", "Left of", "Same column" and "Next to". "In between" clue tells that the middle tile has to be located in between the other two. It however does not tell the order of the other two tiles or how far they are from the middle one. "Left of" clue tells that the left tile has to be located left of the right tile. It however does not tell how far apart they are. "Same column" clue tells that the two tiles have to be on the same column. "Next to" clue tells that the two tiles are adjacent to each other. It however does not tell the order of the two tiles. Features: * 1,000,000 fiendishly clever puzzles to play so don't expect to run out of them any time soon! At 3 minutes / puzzle, 1 hour / day = ca. 137 years of puzzles! * Tutorial mode * Hint system that highlights a clue that you should be concentrating on next and also explains exactly what you should be doing next. * Graphical help with beginner tips
Catch a Mouse
Embark on a global cheese chase adventure as the Cheese Guardian. Outsmart a sneaky mouse by setting smart traps, solving logic puzzles, and recovering stolen legendary cheeses. Enjoy addictive, family-friendly gameplay with daily challenges and boosters.
- Addictive puzzle gameplay
- Smart strategy and trap setting
- Powerful boosters
- Daily missions and rewards
- Relaxing and family-friendly
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Over 4 Million Downloads! Join the ultimate cheese chase puzzle adventure in Catch a Mouse, one of the most fun and addictive casual games on the App Store! A clever mouse is stealing legendary cheeses from around the world, and only YOU can stop it. Travel across famous locations, set smart traps, solve puzzles, and recover stolen cheese in this relaxing yet challenging casual game. YOUR MISSION Play as the Cheese Guardian and outsmart the sneaky mouse using strategy, logic, and timing. Explore global levels, unlock new challenges, and protect the world’s cheese supply! GAME FEATURES ► Addictive Puzzle Gameplay – Easy to play, hard to master. Perfect for fans of casual puzzle, logic, and brain games. ► Smart Strategy & Traps – Think ahead and use clever mechanics similar to Sudoku and Solitaire. ► Powerful Boosters – Speed up your progress with fun boosters inspired by Match-3 and casual games. ► Daily Missions & Rewards – New challenges, daily gifts, and ongoing progression. ► Relaxing & Family-Friendly – A lighthearted puzzle game for all ages. Whether you enjoy puzzle games, casual brain games, strategy games, or relaxing challenges, Catch a Mouse delivers fun anytime, anywhere. Download Catch a Mouse now and start the ultimate cheese-saving puzzle adventure! http://www.memeinc.com ©Meme, Inc
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Marple at 4.8 against Catch a Mouse's 3.7. Marple also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). Catch a Mouse's advantage is ratings volume (270 vs 52) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Catch a Mouse sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Marple asks for nothing beyond the download.
Marple holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catch a Mouse has 270 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Marple's written reviews are positive against 80% of Catch a Mouse's.
Marple ships an update every 2 months, Catch a Mouse monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marple | Catch a Mouse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (52 ratings) — better | 3.7 (270 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews — better | 79.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 52 | 270 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 232 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mikko Kankainen | Meme, Inc |
Customer experience
Marple
Catch a Mouse
User reviews
Marple
From 52 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great logic game
- 🚀 Engaging and challenging
- 💡 Unique puzzle concept
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Polished and well-designed
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔧 Needs better tutorial/instructions
- 🔧 Difficulty level could be improved
- 🔧 Outdated UI elements
- 🔧 Clues can be confusing
Catch a Mouse
From 270 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Cute graphics and animations
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging
- 💰 Good value as a free app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Certain levels are mathematically impossible
- 🔊 Annoying sound effects and laughter
- 🔒 In-app purchases required to unlock more content
- 🤖 Inconsistent mouse AI behavior
Bugs and requests
Marple
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game crashes on launch for some users
- Buttons/UI elements not fully visible
- Clues get cut off on certain devices
- Incorrect/missing puzzle solutions
Requested features
5 requests- Add undo/redo functionality
- Implement save/restore progress
- Introduce different difficulty levels
- Optimize for larger screens (iPad)
- Improve color contrast and readability
Catch a Mouse
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Levels not loading properly after updates
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to undo moves
- Hints or solutions for difficult levels
- More varied level designs and backgrounds
- Syncing of purchased content across devices
In-app purchases
Marple
No in-app purchases
Catch a Mouse
- 100 Extra Hard levels pack$0.99
- Unlimited use Mouse Smasher$0.99
- Olaf Skin 2$0.99
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- La Cuisine levels pack (150 levels)$1.99
- Cheeseland levels pack (120 levels)$1.99
- Fruit Salad levels pack (150 levels)$1.99
- Christmas levels pack (150 levels)$1.99
- Cheese Pack$1.99
- Mou-Zhu Skin 2$2.99
- Gamblit Skin$2.99
- Rocktail Skin 2$3.99
- Jonesy Skin$3.99
- Rocktail Skin$3.99
- All 600 levels + Smasher$4.99
- Gearing up!$4.99
- Keep Going!$4.99
- Cheese Pack 3$5.99
- Survival!$9.99
- Helper!$9.99
- K.O.$19.99









