# Running Fred vs MouseBot

The clearest difference is rating: Running Fred at 4.5 against MouseBot's 4.3. MouseBot's advantage is chart position (#162 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Running Fred sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MouseBot sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Running Fred holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Running Fred's written reviews are positive against 85% of MouseBot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Running Fred ships an update every 3 months, MouseBot every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Running Fred | MouseBot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-fred/id492146903/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mousebot/id1188032811/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#162** |
| Size | 233 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dedalord S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/378692856) | [Vector Unit](https://appshunter.io/developer/469610085) |

## What reviewers say

### Running Fred

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-fred/id492146903)

Guide a hapless hero through perilous traps and challenges in this fast-paced third-person platformer. Perform acrobatic maneuvers, utilize special items, and choose from multiple game modes to survive.

**Highlights:** Acrobatic maneuvers, Perilous traps, Multiple game modes, Special skills and perks, Unlockable characters and outfits, Cross-device progress saving

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2000 Skullies Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Skullies Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 11000 Skullies Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 24000 Skullies Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 60000 Skullies Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 84000 Skullies Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 350000 Skullies | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Customizable character
- 🎢 Challenging obstacles
- 🎯 Nostalgic experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🩸 Excessive violence/gore

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when using Iron Fred character
- Mystery boxes not working as intended
- Inverted controls and screen orientation issues
- Obstacles not registering properly

**Requested features**

- Bring back Falling Fred and Falling Fred Z
- Add more levels and worlds
- Improve controls and responsiveness
- Reduce difficulty of obtaining in-game currency


### MouseBot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mousebot/id1188032811)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Navigate a robotic mouse through treacherous mazes filled with mechanical traps and obstacles. Collect cheese to unlock new customizations and abilities in this fast-paced platforming adventure.

**Highlights:** 88 challenging mazes, Hilarious cartoon destruction, Unlock new abilities, Collect cheese, Customize MouseBot with skins, Eye-popping cartoon visuals, Multiple control options

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cyber Skin Special | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jet Pack Special | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Power Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cyber Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Red Fire Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jet Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Angel Wings Special | $1.99 | one-time |
| X-Ray Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arcade Mode | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stacks of Power Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| Go Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buckets of Power Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| ACME Special! Crates of Power Tokens | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Charming graphics and visuals
- 🐁 Nostalgic and engaging mouse-themed experience
- 🔓 Fair monetization with no forced in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Duplicate gear obtained from cheese purchases
- ⏱️ Limited lives system can be frustrating
- 🔍 Lack of new levels and content updates
- 🔧 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets or disappears
- Unresponsive controls and inputs
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and chapters
- Level editor and sharing functionality
- Customizable controls and button placement
- Infinite lives or reduced wait times


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Running Fred free?

Running Fred is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MouseBot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Running Fred or MouseBot?

Running Fred is rated higher. Running Fred averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while MouseBot averages 4.3 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Running Fred or MouseBot have ads?

Both Running Fred and MouseBot show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Running Fred or MouseBot?

Running Fred ships an update every 3 months, and MouseBot every 4 months. Most recently, Running Fred was updated on September 30, 2026 and MouseBot on September 30, 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.*