Comparison

Germaphobe vs Polycell

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

Polycell

Features
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Welcome to Polycell, a captivating world where you take on the role of a tiny virus on a thrilling mission. Your goal? Collect as much DNA from other cells while evading furious enemies! With two exciting game modes to choose from, dive into the adventures of a virus mutant. Polycell offers a classic arcade experience infused with modern twists. Encounter AI-driven enemy cells, navigate through physics-based gameplay with simple finger controls — hold & drag, aim, and release. Explore diverse custom skins and collect DNA points to unlock powerful upgrades like IMMUNIUM and FROZIUM. Discover special cells for point multipliers or to slow down aggressive adversaries. Compete on global leaderboards, challenging friends and players worldwide. Earn achievements and collect coveted medals as you showcase your skills in this immersive, action-packed universe. Join the Polycell world and test your agility, strategy, and precision in this exhilarating game. Get ready to unleash your virus avatar into a realm of challenges and triumphs — let the adventure begin! FEATURES of Polycell: - Classical Arcade game - Angry ENEMY cells driven by AI - Enjoy a FUN PHYSICS-BASED GAMEPLAY: Control the tiny virus, aka polycell by using your fingers, hold and drag, aim and release method so simple - Custom SKINS - UPGRADE: Collect DNA points, use power ups to boost your points, like IMMUNIUM or FROZIUM, collect special cells to get POINTS DOUBLING or angry enemy SLOWER - LEADERBOARDS compete with your friends and other players and prove who is the best on the global leaderboards - ACHIEVEMENTS / COLLECTIBLE MEDALS - USING Game Center Enjoy the awesomeness, have fun with Polycell. Do you love Polycell? Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biongames

Screenshots

Germaphobe4 screens
Polycell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Germaphobe at none against Polycell's shown. Polycell's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 29 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Polycell sells 6 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, Polycell every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Germaphobe versus Polycell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGermaphobePolycell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanny AijalaNorbert Fritz

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
6 purchases

Polycell

One-time6
  • One piece of Amethyst$1.99
  • Two pieces of Amethyst$3.99
  • Three pieces of Amethyst$7.99
Show 3 more
  • Handful of Amethyst$12.99
  • A bunch of Amethyst$19.99
  • Mountain of Amethyst$39.99

Questions

Is Germaphobe free?
Germaphobe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Polycell free?
Polycell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Germaphobe or Polycell have ads?
Polycell shows ads; Germaphobe does not.
Which is updated more often, Germaphobe or Polycell?
Germaphobe ships an update every 29 months, and Polycell every 3 weeks. Most recently, Germaphobe was updated on October 6, 2026 and Polycell on October 3, 2026.

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