# Mouse ! vs Chain Cube

Mouse ! and Chain Cube both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Mouse !'s written reviews are positive against 27% of Chain Cube's. Mouse ! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 13.0). Chain Cube's advantage is ratings volume (30K vs 100). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mouse ! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Chain Cube sells 34 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Mouse ! against 4.3 for Chain Cube. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chain Cube has 30K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Mouse !'s written reviews are positive against 27% of Chain Cube's.

Mouse ! ships an update every 2 weeks, Chain Cube every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mouse ! | Chain Cube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouse/id490634280/reviews) | **[4.3 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-cube-2048-number-match/id1493199883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 100 | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Magma Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/490634283) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### Mouse !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouse/id490634280)

Guide a mouse through a maze by sliding blocks to clear its path. Solve over 2100 logic puzzles to escape the laboratory. Unlock bonus levels and features with earned coins.

**Highlights:** Sliding block maze puzzles, Logic and skill challenges, 2100+ levels, Unlockable level packs, Bonus store with hidden features, Regular level updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All solutions for Mouse | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 👍 Simple yet challenging
- 🕰️ Great time killer
- 🕹️ Addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes at level 19-1
- 🐛 Freezing issues
- 💰 Paid solutions not working
- 🤯 Frustrating at higher levels
- 🎨 Repetitive backgrounds

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at level 19-1
- Paid solutions not working as intended
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Progress loss after device reset

**Requested features**

- Update and fix level 19-1
- Ability to reset levels
- More varied level designs
- Customization options for the mouse
- Sync progress across devices


### Chain Cube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-cube-2048-number-match/id1493199883)

A 3D puzzle game where you drop numbered blocks to merge them and reach higher scores. Experience realistic physics as blocks bounce and fall, challenging you to solve number puzzles and unlock new skins.

**Highlights:** 3D block merging gameplay, Realistic physics simulation, Intuitive controls, Unlockable skins, High score challenges, Brain teaser puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (34)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip status (1 week) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Vip status (1 month) | $19.99 | per month |
| Vip status (1 year) | $99.99 | per year |
| Diamonds Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Huggy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Squid Game Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip’Its Bundle 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Summer pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Space Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Videogame Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chess Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Candies Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Magic Forest Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Egypt Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Friends Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Gifts Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Santa Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Valentines Day Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Football Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Fire Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dinosaur Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sushi Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Music Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Photo Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Books Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Penguins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Minecraft Weapon Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Skip’Its Bundle 30 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Nature Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Hobbies Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Skip’Its Bundle 100 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All! | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Satisfying visuals
- ⏱️ Great time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads even after paid upgrade
- 🔁 Repetitive congratulatory popups
- 🤯 Impossible to lose

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets high scores without warning
- Paid ad-free version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- More challenging gameplay modes
- Ability to turn off congratulatory popups
- Progress tracking and achievements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mouse ! free?

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

### Is Chain Cube free?

Chain Cube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mouse ! or Chain Cube?

Chain Cube is rated higher. Mouse ! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Chain Cube averages 4.3 from 30K ratings.

### Do Mouse ! or Chain Cube have ads?

Chain Cube shows ads; Mouse ! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mouse ! or Chain Cube?

Mouse ! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Chain Cube every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mouse ! was updated on September 26, 2026 and Chain Cube on September 29, 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.*