# Catch a Mouse vs SpiderUnplugged

The clearest difference is rating: SpiderUnplugged at 5.0 against Catch a Mouse's 3.7. SpiderUnplugged also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). Catch a Mouse's advantage is ratings volume (270 vs 2) and device support (5 vs 2). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Catch a Mouse sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. SpiderUnplugged asks for nothing beyond the download.

SpiderUnplugged holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catch a Mouse has 270 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Catch a Mouse's written reviews are positive against 100% of SpiderUnplugged's.

Catch a Mouse ships an update monthly, SpiderUnplugged every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Catch a Mouse | SpiderUnplugged |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (270 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-a-mouse-puzzle-quest/id290493286/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spiderunplugged/id6742508628/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **270** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 79.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 232 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meme, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/290493289) | [Thomas Horsley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621601889) |

## 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 (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Extra Hard levels pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited use Mouse Smasher | $0.99 | one-time |
| Olaf Skin 2 | $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 |
| Mou-Zhu Skin 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gamblit Skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rocktail Skin 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Jonesy Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rocktail Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| All 600 levels + Smasher | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gearing up! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Keep Going! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cheese Pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Survival! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Helper! | $9.99 | one-time |
| K.O. | $19.99 | 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


### SpiderUnplugged

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spiderunplugged/id6742508628)

Experience classic spider solitaire with intelligent hints and optimized controls for a smooth, engaging gameplay. Enjoy curated games designed for more wins and a distraction-free environment.

**Highlights:** Minimal touch controls, Intelligent 'Hint Bot', Curated games for better wins, No ads or data capture, Undo mechanisms with bookmarking, Customizable suits and visuals

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Catch a Mouse free?

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

### Is SpiderUnplugged free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Catch a Mouse or SpiderUnplugged?

SpiderUnplugged is rated higher. Catch a Mouse averages 3.7 out of 5 from 270 ratings, while SpiderUnplugged averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Catch a Mouse or SpiderUnplugged have ads?

Catch a Mouse shows ads; SpiderUnplugged does not.

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

Catch a Mouse ships an update monthly, and SpiderUnplugged every 6 weeks. Most recently, Catch a Mouse was updated on October 27, 2026 and SpiderUnplugged on October 24, 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.*