# MouseHunt vs Treasure Scanner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Treasure Scanner at none against MouseHunt's 48. Treasure Scanner also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%). MouseHunt's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (619 vs 5). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MouseHunt sells 46 one-off in-app purchases. Treasure Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Treasure Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MouseHunt has 619 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of MouseHunt's written reviews are positive against 100% of Treasure Scanner's.

MouseHunt ships an update fortnightly, Treasure Scanner every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MouseHunt | Treasure Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (619 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mousehunt-massive-passive-rpg/id546110375/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treasure-scanner/id1168469912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **619** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 70.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 124 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HitGrab Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406245899) | [Sergey Chernyshev](https://appshunter.io/developer/733097007) |

## What reviewers say

### MouseHunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mousehunt-massive-passive-rpg/id546110375)

Embark on an idle RPG adventure to catch mice across a fantastical kingdom. Craft unique traps, collect magical cheeses, and team up with friends for treasure hunts and tournaments. Participate in seasonal events and discover over a thousand different mice.

**Highlights:** Passive mouse catching, Customizable trap crafting, Team-based treasure hunts, Seasonal hunting events, Dozens of unique locations, Over a thousand mice to catch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (46)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15 SUPERbrie+ | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 SUPER\|brie+ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recipe Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spooky Shuffle Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snowball Showdown Dust | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Lunar Starter Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Eggsweeper Shovels | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golem Body Builder Bundle 2022 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 SUPER\|brie+ Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spooky Shuffle Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rare Map Dust | $2.99 | one-time |
| 150 SUPER\|brie+ | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3 Magical Winter Holiday Hat | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spring Hunt Gardener Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 150 Festive Jingle Bells | $4.99 | one-time |
| Party Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5 Magic Cheesy Party Pumps | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Cheesy Pipe Wrenches | $4.99 | one-time |
| Regal Key Ring Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 SUPER\|brie+ | $9.99 | one-time |
| Eggstreme Hunting Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Lunar Mega Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master Wordsmith's Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Regal Regalia Trap Garment Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master Interceptor Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master Trader Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Folklore Finale Treasure Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Colossal Conclusion Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Insidious Brew Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Back Matter Mega Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Regal Vault Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Party Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cheesy Pipe Party Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| New Year's Party Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golem Gang Bundle 2022 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Animated Snowball Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Map Party Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Slayer Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Slayer Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sleek and Shiny Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chrome Slayer Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Magical Mapper Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Regal Regalia Trap Garment ... | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ronza's Trap Skin Special | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 SUPER\|brie+ Plus 600 Mobile Charms! | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100 Pack of Red Lunar Lante... | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Excellent artwork and visuals
- 💡 Passive play style
- 👍 Loyal and engaged community
- 🚀 Smooth app experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Login issues and account sync problems
- 🕰️ Long wait times between actions
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to web version

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or sync account
- Freezing and crashing on certain actions
- Inconsistent notifications and timers
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to craft and manage inventory on mobile
- Improved sorting and filtering options
- Integration with Apple Watch for quicker hunting
- Better music/audio controls
- More seamless Facebook/account integration


### Treasure Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treasure-scanner/id1168469912)

Scan barcodes and QR codes to earn points and discover hidden treasures. Some codes contain collectible digital items. Explore application images and social media for more artwork.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning, QR code scanning, Earn points for scanning, Find hidden treasures, Collect digital items, Discover artwork

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MouseHunt free?

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

### Is Treasure Scanner free?

Treasure Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MouseHunt or Treasure Scanner?

Treasure Scanner is rated higher. MouseHunt averages 4.4 out of 5 from 619 ratings, while Treasure Scanner averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do MouseHunt or Treasure Scanner have ads?

Neither MouseHunt nor Treasure Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MouseHunt or Treasure Scanner?

MouseHunt ships an update fortnightly, and Treasure Scanner every 7 months. Most recently, MouseHunt was updated on October 24, 2026 and Treasure Scanner on October 24, 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.*