# Mouse ! vs Pill Fortress

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mouse ! at 82% against Pill Fortress's 33%. Mouse ! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 14.0). Pill Fortress's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 101). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mouse ! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Pill Fortress sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pill Fortress holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pill Fortress has 3.3K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Mouse !'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Pill Fortress's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mouse ! | Pill Fortress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouse/id490634280/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pill-fortress/id6477394168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 101 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 33.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 323 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Magma Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/490634283) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## 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


### Pill Fortress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pill-fortress/id6477394168)

Defend your fortress against waves of viruses in this immune-themed base defense game. Strategically place and upgrade unique pill defenders to overcome evolving viral threats. Enjoy kid-friendly gameplay with vibrant 2D graphics.

**Highlights:** Dynamic pill placement, Evolving viral threats, Unlock new pill characters, Vibrant 2D graphics, Strategic upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Very Small Nucleus Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Nucleus Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Perma Speed Up | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Nucleus Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Perma Boosts | $7.99 | one-time |
| Plasma Waves Pill | $8.99 | one-time |
| Skills Tickets | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skills Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Nucleus Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gigantic Nucleus Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Instant Video Rewards | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Decent progression system
- 💡 Unique pill mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Forced online requirement
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 💰 Monetization issues

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing during battles
- Progression loss on crashes
- Targeting/tracking issues
- Unresponsive ad screens

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More pill variety
- Improved boss difficulty
- Customizable controls
- Endless/challenge modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mouse ! free?

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

### Is Pill Fortress free?

Pill Fortress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mouse ! or Pill Fortress?

Pill Fortress is rated higher. Mouse ! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Pill Fortress averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Mouse ! or Pill Fortress have ads?

Pill Fortress shows ads; Mouse ! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mouse ! or Pill Fortress?

Mouse ! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pill Fortress every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mouse ! was updated on October 22, 2026 and Pill Fortress on October 22, 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.*