# Rodent Rush vs Mouse Launch

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mouse Launch at none against Rodent Rush's 12. Mouse Launch also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Rodent Rush's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 31). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rodent Rush sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Mouse Launch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mouse Launch holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rodent Rush has 2.9K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Rodent Rush's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mouse Launch's.

Rodent Rush ships an update monthly, Mouse Launch every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rodent Rush | Mouse Launch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rodent-rush-maze-challenge/id593959705/reviews) | **[4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouse-launch/id1477287478/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 89.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SoapCow, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/593959708) | [Adaptive Mobile Development LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403064240) |

## What reviewers say

### Rodent Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rodent-rush-maze-challenge/id593959705)

Guide a mouse through challenging mazes filled with obstacles like lava and beetles to collect cheese and escape a mad scientist. Solve over 120 levels, unlock hats, and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Over 120 levels, Collect cheese, Escape mazes, Unlockable hats, Game Center leaderboards, Multiple control schemes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Help Token | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bits & Bobs Expansion | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3 Help Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1,000,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 Help Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2,000,000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5,000,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 32 Help Tokens | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and challenging
- 🚀 Reminiscent of classic Chip's Challenge
- 💡 Cute mouse with customizable hats
- 👍 Enjoyable puzzle-solving experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Lack of free hints/solutions
- 🐛 Some levels have reported issues/glitches
- 💡 Desire for more levels and content updates

**Reported bugs**

- Certain levels have missing or inaccessible items
- Movement controls can be unresponsive at times

**Requested features**

- Ability to earn free hints/solutions
- Option to switch between old and new graphics
- Save progress and resume gameplay


### Mouse Launch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouse-launch/id1477287478)

Embark on a space mission to Mars with Elon Mouse. Collect coins to upgrade your gear, hit jump platforms to gain fuel, and unlock achievements. Compete on leaderboards to see how high you can go.

**Highlights:** Collect coins, Upgrade rocket pack and gear, Hit jump platforms for fuel, Unlock 17 achievements, Compete on 5 leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rodent Rush free?

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

### Is Mouse Launch free?

Mouse Launch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rodent Rush or Mouse Launch?

Mouse Launch is rated higher. Rodent Rush averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Mouse Launch averages 4.6 from 31 ratings.

### Do Rodent Rush or Mouse Launch have ads?

Neither Rodent Rush nor Mouse Launch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rodent Rush or Mouse Launch?

Rodent Rush ships an update monthly, and Mouse Launch every 5 days. Most recently, Rodent Rush was updated on October 18, 2026 and Mouse Launch on October 1, 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.*