Comparison

Germaphobe vs GermBoy 病菌小子

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

GermBoy 病菌小子

An astronomical expansion idle game where you cultivate and collect dozens of unique germs. Upgrade your equipment to cultivate rarer germs and satisfy your collecting mania. Enjoy casual, offline gameplay that continues even when the app is closed.

Highlights
  • Cultivate and collect germs
  • Upgrade culture flasks
  • Collect dozens of germ cards
  • Simultaneous cultivation of multiple body parts
  • Casual and offline gameplay
  • Continue playing without opening the app
Features
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《GermBoy》Maximum 10 sextillion germs count! Astronomical expansion mobile game! Cultivate germs → Obtain germs card → Upgrade culture flask → Cultivate more rare germs Collect dozens of germs card! Self introduction are Funny and kuso! Collecting mania are satisfied! "Brain, upper respiratory tract, lungs, intestines, and feet" cultivate germs at the same time! The ultimate casual gameplay! Place to play, offline to play, continue playing without opening the game! Follow us WebSite: https://devilangelstudio.wixsite.com/devilangelstudio FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/DevilAngelStudio

Screenshots

Germaphobe4 screens
GermBoy 病菌小子4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GermBoy 病菌小子 at every 2 months against Germaphobe's every 29 months. GermBoy 病菌小子 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and GermBoy 病菌小子 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Germaphobe ships an update every 29 months, GermBoy 病菌小子 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Germaphobe versus GermBoy 病菌小子: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGermaphobeGermBoy 病菌小子
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB2.5 GB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDanny AijalaYim Tsz Kin

Customer experience

Germaphobe

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

GermBoy 病菌小子

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
4 purchases

GermBoy 病菌小子

One-time4
  • 150GP$0.99
  • 600 GP$3.99
  • 1200GP$6.99
Show 1 more
  • 2000GP$11.99

Questions

Is Germaphobe free?
Germaphobe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GermBoy 病菌小子 free?
GermBoy 病菌小子 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Germaphobe or GermBoy 病菌小子 have ads?
Neither Germaphobe nor GermBoy 病菌小子 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Germaphobe or GermBoy 病菌小子?
Germaphobe ships an update every 29 months, and GermBoy 病菌小子 every 2 months. Most recently, Germaphobe was updated on October 17, 2026 and GermBoy 病菌小子 on October 4, 2026.

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