# MouseHunt vs Idle Beast Hunter

The clearest difference is ads: MouseHunt at none against Idle Beast Hunter's shown. MouseHunt also leads on ratings volume (620 vs 113). Idle Beast Hunter's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (93% vs 71%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MouseHunt sells 46 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Beast Hunter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Beast Hunter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MouseHunt has 620 ratings behind it against 113, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of MouseHunt's written reviews are positive against 93% of Idle Beast Hunter's.

MouseHunt ships an update fortnightly, Idle Beast Hunter every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MouseHunt | Idle Beast Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (620 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mousehunt-massive-passive-rpg/id546110375/reviews) | **[4.8 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-beast-hunter/id6475584089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **620** | 113 |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **92.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 680 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HitGrab Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406245899) | [Maximilien Ludwig KURTEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709312488) |

## 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


### Idle Beast Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-beast-hunter/id6475584089)

Engage in an idle RPG where you automatically battle invading beasts. Level up your hunter's stats and abilities using enemy drops and souls. Collect gear, discover relics, and recruit companions for unlimited progression.

**Highlights:** Idle auto-battling gameplay, Level up stats and abilities, Randomly generated gear, Discover secret relics, Collect companions with skills, Stage ranking competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skin Contract | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ads Removal | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fantastic visuals
- 👍 Fun mechanics
- 👍 No paywalls
- 👍 No predatory practices
- 👍 Optional ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot claim rewards when away
- 🐛 Cannot collect daily awards
- 🐛 Not an true idle (no progress when closed)
- 🐛 Ads every 10 taps
- 🐛 Game only playable online

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot claim rewards from time away
- Cannot collect daily awards
- No progress made when app is closed

**Requested features**

- More fleshing out of premise
- Future updates and content
- More expansive content planned


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MouseHunt free?

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

### Is Idle Beast Hunter free?

Idle Beast Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MouseHunt or Idle Beast Hunter?

Idle Beast Hunter is rated higher. MouseHunt averages 4.4 out of 5 from 620 ratings, while Idle Beast Hunter averages 4.8 from 113 ratings.

### Do MouseHunt or Idle Beast Hunter have ads?

Idle Beast Hunter shows ads; MouseHunt does not.

### Which is updated more often, MouseHunt or Idle Beast Hunter?

MouseHunt ships an update fortnightly, and Idle Beast Hunter every 3 days. Most recently, MouseHunt was updated on October 29, 2026 and Idle Beast Hunter 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.*