Mouse for Cats vs Bug Smasher HD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mouse for Cats
A 2D game designed for feline entertainment, featuring animated mice with various sounds and movements to capture their attention. Offers multiple levels and mini-games, with options for enhanced features through in-app purchases.
- 11 unique mouse levels
- Animated mice with sounds
- Mini-games after 100 hits
- Multi-mouse mode for multiple cats
- Customizable mouse sets
- Adjustable speed and level order
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Mouse for Cats is legendary 2D game for cats. Catch the mouse in original HDR graphics. There are 11 different, interesting and exciting mouse levels! Game is built, timed and optimized for cats! Three mini-games after each 100 hits. Mice are all in different colors with animated shape, irritating tail moves and sounds so your cat pays a serious attention to the game. Important: This is game FOR CATS - NOT FOR DOGS! please READ How To use this app for cats bellow. *** Game contains free squeak sounds - you must hear test sounds while tapping on Squeak menu entry. !! Verify that your device is capable to play mice sounds before you buy unlocks !! If you can't hear any sounds, check your Ringer switch, Effect volume, close all apps or reset device setting. if problem remains, please contact us with your device model and iOS version. *** Full version offers: ------------------ - Multi Mouse Mode (1,2,4) - 4 mice for more cat players! - Select your cat's favorite set of mice, all mice, or just single mouse - Premium Queeny mouse - Premium Robo mouse - Mice sounds - Random mouse level order - Vibrations (iPhone) - Mouse level speed selector - Screen unlocked forever. - no Ads. * this game for cats helps to keep your cats happy and playful, do not leave them alone just with tablet, play with them anyway * Please read HOWTO use this app for cats: ---------------------------------------- - check if there are no disturbing REFLECTIONS from the cats angle of view. - if your cat constantly switching between apps, disable MULTITASKING gestures in your iPad settings (cat paw contains more segments it is like 5 figers...). - adjust BRIGHTNESS - remember that cat needs lower values (10-40%). - game has "Back to Menu button" - Minimize and restore app and Menu button will appear for 5 seconds. This game for cats is recommended for active indoor cats. Kittens always jump in action instantly, older or outdoor cats may ignore game, they know it is virtual, you can try it later ideally when your cat gets in hunters mood, mostly about 3am :)) PLEASE REMEMBER: Your CAT IS NOT ROBOT nor TOY with button to activate chase mode. Respect their nature and don't expect that they will do exactly what you have seen on YouTube videos ;) Mouse for Cats is free game for cats, 11 different mouse skins for every round. Offers more fun than just single laser point... You can support us by purchasing in-app Unlocks and you will get unlocked Mouse for Cats with real sounds, premium mice, multi mouse, set random or favorite mouse, speed, level order. This game for cats is only for cats, please note: SKINS ARE NOT REAL, MICE ARE NOT REAL :) As the real rubber toy is not real mouse and even does not squeak like the real mouse, mice in this game are toys and they are colored for cats - not for humans, same applies for selected sounds - everything was massively tested and it is interesting action game for most cats. TIP: Try tap on mouse and move it around to get cat interested in game. Show how to tap on screen, they should follow you. Our cat testers reaching score above 100 in few moments, some of them are able to recognize Mouse for Cats icon and start whole application from the iPad home screen!! You can try it even on small iPhone, there were nice results too, but game runs best on iPad with retina display. ! To prevent scratches on the backside of the device, please do not put your device on the hard surface without protection cover! Carpet or bed are best and safest places. Cat may have some hard particles on the paws - protection film or tempered glass are recommended too. ! free 3D GAMES FOR CATS: https://youtu.be/31ZrpgtpW74 ! -- Mouse in Cheese -- ! ! -- Fish for Casts -- ! we are cat lovers = our games for cats are free. You can support development by purchasing extended features or just by 5-stars rating on AppStore ;) Thank you. - #MouseforCats team - https://www.youtube.com/mouseforcats
Bug Smasher HD
A simple and amusing game where players tap on insects to smash them. Avoid bomb bugs and manage your hearts while dealing with various insect types and special abilities. Offers different modes for babies, pets, and endless play.
- Tap to smash insects
- Avoid bomb bugs
- Special insect behaviors
- Infinity mode for high scores
- Baby mode with slow bugs
- Pet mode with slow bugs
- Power-up items
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A funny, easy and relaxing game for you, your baby or even your pet. The game is really easy, just tap on the insects to smash em. You have 3 hearts, each time you let an insect go through or when you press on bomb bug, you'll loss a heart. Try smash em as fast as possible but also try avoiding the bomb bug. Also, there is some insects with different skills that you must notice: - The Cockroach: Have multiple live and they i'll try to trick you by fake death - The Beetle: Have 2 life, pressing on it will make it crazy and go faster - The Beetle King: Have 3 life, each time you pressing on it will make it crazy and go faster All bugs: - Ant - Ladybug - Fly - Bee - Cockroach - Beetle - Beetle King - Bomb Bug (Don't touch it) Items: - Frozen: Using it will reduce the speed of insects for you to easily smash em - Spray Bottle: Using this will spray a layer of liquid on the surface of the floor, any insects go though that will die. Using it when you think you can handle the large wave of insects Features: - Infinity mode: Try to get as much point as you can to earn more coin and get high score - Baby mode: This is design for baby, the bug will moving slowly and they also bigger than Infinity Mode. They'll also doesn't have skill, they'll died instantly with one press - Pet mode: This is design for pet, the bug will moving slowly than Infinity Mode. They'll also doesn't have skill, they'll died instantly with one press
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mouse for Cats at every 2 months against Bug Smasher HD's every 8 months. Mouse for Cats also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Mouse for Cats sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bug Smasher HD sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Mouse for Cats against 4.2 for Bug Smasher HD. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 958 and 840 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Mouse for Cats's written reviews are positive against 85% of Bug Smasher HD's.
Mouse for Cats ships an update every 2 months, Bug Smasher HD every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mouse for Cats | Bug Smasher HD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (958 ratings) | 4.2 (840 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | 84.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 958 — better | 840 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 182 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Petr Vanek | Phan Minh Cuong |
Customer experience
Mouse for Cats
Bug Smasher HD
Bugs and requests
Mouse for Cats
Reported bugs
3 issues- Sound not working on certain devices
- Frequent app crashes or freezes
- Inability to access menu options due to ad placement
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to lock the screen and prevent accidental app exits
- More customization options (mouse speed, textures, etc.)
- Improved sound effects and audio feedback
Bug Smasher HD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mouse for Cats
- Unlock all features$2.99
Bug Smasher HD
- Remove Banner Ads$1.99
- Extra Coins$10.99
Questions
Is Mouse for Cats free?
Is Bug Smasher HD free?
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Do Mouse for Cats or Bug Smasher HD have ads?
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