Comparison

Germaphobe vs ICRA For Construction

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Germaphobe

Navigate a hero through an arcade-style world, dodging mutant germs and collecting coins. Capture and disinfect these germs in a laboratory to save infected cities worldwide. Unlock new challenges and compete on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Arcade-style gameplay
  • Capture and disinfect germs
  • Collect coins and power-ups
  • Unlock new cities
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • iCloud syncing
Features
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Germaphobe is a fast paced, arcade style game where the hero, Hazmat Howard, must avoid the never ending attack by mutant germs. There are 200 cities that are infected with 200 unique germs. Do you and Hazmat Howard have what it takes to capture and disinfect all 200? Use the virtual joystick to maneuver Hazmat Howard to avoid mutant germs, collect coins, gain power-ups, and capture germs from cities throughout the world. Capturing germs is only half the battle. Captured germs must also be taken to the Laboratory to be disinfected and stored. Pay for time in the Laboratory with the coins Hazmat Howard collected while playing the game. Don't worry, it will be worth it. Cities have agreed to pay Hazmat Howard for every germ he disinfects. Complete levels to unlock new cities to disinfect. • Game Center support for Leaderboards and Achievements. • iCloud support for syncing your game to multiple devices. • Play for Free for as long as you like. • No Ads! We hope you enjoy playing Germaphobe and helping Hazmat Howard disinfect the world one city at a time. NOTE: You may disable in-app-purchases on your device using the Settings application.

About

ICRA For Construction

Step into the role of a carpenter on a hospital construction site, identifying unique safety hazards to prevent contamination and protect patients from infection. This game raises awareness of infection control in healthcare environments by having players recognize hazardous conditions.

Highlights
  • Healthcare construction site simulation
  • Identify contamination hazards
  • Raise infection control awareness
  • Practice safe construction practices
  • Explore career skills
Features
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You are a carpenter on the job at a hospital. There are unique safety hazards on a healthcare construction site. Look for things that could cause contamination to help protect others from infection. The only thing between the patients and dangerous pathogens is you! ICRA for Construction is a video game designed to raise the awareness of infection control in healthcare environments. Construction workers must recognize hazardous conditions around them to promote safe practices and prevent the spread of infection. Players investigate construction sites and practice identifying some of the common hazards that may be present at a healthcare facility. NOTE: The game is intended to supplement, not replace, formal training. For more information on obtaining formal training, visit www.kmlcarpenters.org/icra/ This game was developed in partnership with Keystone Mountain Lakes Regional Council Of Carpenters (KML), Master Builders Association of Western Pennsylvania (MBA), and Master Interior Contractor’s Association. ICRA for Construction is a Simcoach Skill Arcade app. Explore careers, practice basic job skills and earn badges to gain exposure to careers and training opportunities in your area. To learn more about the Skill Arcade check out www.simcoachskillarcade.com Disclaimer: ICRA for Construction is designed to raise awareness of infection control on construction sites within a healthcare environment. All healthcare facilities have unique rules. Safety regulations and work processes can and do change. The user should discuss any questions with their employer or supervisor. This app does not replace formal infection control training. For more information on obtaining formal training, visit www.kmlcarpenters.org/icra/

Screenshots

Germaphobe4 screens
ICRA For Construction4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Germaphobe at 79% against ICRA For Construction's 0%. Germaphobe also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 2). ICRA For Construction's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Germaphobe sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. ICRA For Construction asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ICRA For Construction holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Germaphobe's written reviews are positive against 0% of ICRA For Construction's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Germaphobe ships an update every 29 months, ICRA For Construction every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Germaphobe versus ICRA For Construction: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGermaphobeICRA For Construction
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 23 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB436 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanny AijalaSimcoach Games

Customer experience

Germaphobe

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative15.2%

ICRA For Construction

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Germaphobe

One-time5
  • 3 City Pack$0.99
  • Disinfect City$0.99
  • 100,000 coins$0.99
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  • 20 City Pack$4.99
  • 1,000,000 Coins$4.99
None

ICRA For Construction

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Germaphobe free?
Germaphobe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ICRA For Construction free?
ICRA For Construction is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Germaphobe or ICRA For Construction?
ICRA For Construction is rated higher. Germaphobe averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ICRA For Construction averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Germaphobe or ICRA For Construction have ads?
Neither Germaphobe nor ICRA For Construction shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Germaphobe or ICRA For Construction?
Germaphobe ships an update every 29 months, and ICRA For Construction every 23 months. Most recently, Germaphobe was updated on October 21, 2026 and ICRA For Construction on October 15, 2026.

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