# Mouse ! vs Roll the Ball®

The clearest difference is ads: Mouse ! at none against Roll the Ball®'s shown. Mouse ! also leads on iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). Roll the Ball®'s advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (17K vs 101). On price, review sentiment, 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 Roll the Ball® sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roll the Ball® holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roll the Ball® has 17K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Mouse !'s written reviews are positive against 85% of Roll the Ball®'s.

Mouse ! ships an update every 2 weeks, Roll the Ball® fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mouse ! | Roll the Ball® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouse/id490634280/reviews) | **[4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll-the-ball-slide-puzzle/id961875786/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 101 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | **85.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magma Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/490634283) | [BitMango, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465882936) |

## 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


### Roll the Ball®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll-the-ball-slide-puzzle/id961875786)

A challenging puzzle game where you slide tiles to create a path for a ball to reach the goal. Enjoy thousands of levels with no time limits and opt for bonus rewards or hints. Compete in multiplayer for added excitement.

**Highlights:** Slide tiles to create a path, Thousands of challenging levels, No penalties or time limits, Bonus rewards and hints, Multiplayer mode, Improves agility and coordination

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Solutions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Airplane | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bravo | $1.99 | one-time |
| AD FREE | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bianca | $1.99 | one-time |
| Comet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Angle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Charlie | $1.99 | one-time |
| 16 Solutions | $4.99 | one-time |
| 33 Solutions | $9.99 | one-time |
| 78 Solutions | $20.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤔 Mentally challenging
- 🧠 Keeps brain active
- 🕰️ Good time killer
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 🤓 Helps with concentration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads
- 🙄 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🔋 Game can overheat device
- 🤯 Difficulty progression too slow

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing after ads
- Restart required after completing levels
- Buttons not responsive or disappearing

**Requested features**

- More challenging puzzle levels
- Ability to customize game elements
- Progress saving and syncing across devices
- Offline mode without ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mouse ! free?

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

### Is Roll the Ball® free?

Roll the Ball® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mouse ! or Roll the Ball®?

Roll the Ball® is rated higher. Mouse ! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Roll the Ball® averages 4.6 from 17K ratings.

### Do Mouse ! or Roll the Ball® have ads?

Roll the Ball® shows ads; Mouse ! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mouse ! or Roll the Ball®?

Mouse ! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Roll the Ball® fortnightly. Most recently, Mouse ! was updated on October 22, 2026 and Roll the Ball® on October 26, 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.*