# Catch a Mouse vs Crooked Path

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Catch a Mouse at 80% against Crooked Path's 26%. Catch a Mouse also leads on ratings volume (270 vs 9). Crooked Path's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Catch a Mouse sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Crooked Path asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crooked Path holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catch a Mouse has 270 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Catch a Mouse's written reviews are positive against 26% of Crooked Path's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Catch a Mouse ships an update monthly, Crooked Path every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Catch a Mouse | Crooked Path |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (270 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-a-mouse-puzzle-quest/id290493286/reviews) | **[4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crooked-path/id1135031533/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **270** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **79.9% of reviews** | 25.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 232 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meme, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/290493289) | [Ruvix](https://appshunter.io/developer/633382104) |

## What reviewers say

### Catch a Mouse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-a-mouse-puzzle-quest/id290493286)

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.

**Highlights:** Addictive puzzle gameplay, Smart strategy and trap setting, Powerful boosters, Daily missions and rewards, Relaxing and family-friendly

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Extra Hard levels pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited use Mouse Smasher | $0.99 | one-time |
| La Cuisine levels pack (150 levels) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cheeseland levels pack (120 levels) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fruit Salad levels pack (150 levels) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Christmas levels pack (150 levels) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cheese Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| All 600 levels + Smasher | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gearing up! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cheese Pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Cute graphics and animations
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging
- 💰 Good value as a free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Certain levels are mathematically impossible
- 🔊 Annoying sound effects and laughter
- 🔒 In-app purchases required to unlock more content
- 🤖 Inconsistent mouse AI behavior

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Levels not loading properly after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to undo moves
- Hints or solutions for difficult levels
- More varied level designs and backgrounds
- Syncing of purchased content across devices


### Crooked Path

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crooked-path/id1135031533)

Navigate a challenging one-touch puzzle runner with a profound message about life's journey. Experience beautiful design and an atmospheric soundtrack as you find your way through its twists and turns. This game offers a unique and engaging experience for those who appreciate thoughtful gameplay.

**Highlights:** One-touch gameplay, Beautiful design, Atmospheric soundtrack, Challenging puzzles, Transformative message

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful graphics and art style
- 🎵 Great music and sound design
- 💡 Innovative concept and gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 😌 Calming and relaxing atmosphere (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😵 Extremely difficult and frustrating gameplay
- 📉 Poor controls and responsiveness
- 🚫 Unclear path and perspective issues
- 😩 Repetitive falling and dying
- 💸 Ads in paid app / Ads are annoying

**Reported bugs**

- Objects blocking camera view at turns
- Switches causing immediate falls
- Ads appearing in paid app

**Requested features**

- Add an easy mode
- Improve camera control
- Allow viewing the maze more clearly
- Option to adjust music/sound volume separately
- More levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Catch a Mouse free?

Catch a Mouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crooked Path free?

Crooked Path is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Catch a Mouse or Crooked Path?

Crooked Path is rated higher. Catch a Mouse averages 3.7 out of 5 from 270 ratings, while Crooked Path averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.

### Do Catch a Mouse or Crooked Path have ads?

Catch a Mouse shows ads; Crooked Path does not.

### Which is updated more often, Catch a Mouse or Crooked Path?

Catch a Mouse ships an update monthly, and Crooked Path every 6 days. Most recently, Catch a Mouse was updated on October 31, 2026 and Crooked Path on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*