# Mouse ! vs Video Game

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mouse ! at 82% against Video Game's 47%. Mouse ! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.2 vs 3.9). On price, ratings volume, 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 Video Game sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mouse ! holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 101 and 96 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Mouse !'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Video Game's.

Mouse ! ships an update every 2 weeks, Video Game every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mouse ! | Video Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouse/id490634280/reviews)** | [3.9 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-game-play-and-explore/id6612028428/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 96 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 47.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Magma Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/490634283) | [Actduck Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761336860) |

## 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


### Video Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-game-play-and-explore/id6612028428)

Play classic games from multiple retro consoles on your device. Supports local multiplayer with customizable controls and advanced graphics filters. Save your progress automatically and organize your game library.

**Highlights:** Supports 10 retro gaming platforms, Local multiplayer for up to 4 players, Customizable touch controls, Automatic save state backups, In-game screenshots, Multiple display filters, Rendering acceleration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| 60C | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200C | $2.99 | one-time |
| 360C | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Emulator works well
- 👍 Variety of console emulations
- 👍 Good graphics and performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Games not appearing
- 🔧 Complicated controls and configuration
- 💰 Monetization model is frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Games not loading or functioning
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Increase controller sensitivity and customization
- Improve compatibility with larger display sizes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mouse ! free?

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

### Is Video Game free?

Video Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mouse ! or Video Game?

Mouse ! is rated higher. Mouse ! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Video Game averages 3.9 from 96 ratings.

### Do Mouse ! or Video Game have ads?

Video Game shows ads; Mouse ! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mouse ! or Video Game?

Mouse ! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Video Game every 6 weeks. Most recently, Mouse ! was updated on October 22, 2026 and Video Game on October 16, 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.*