# Mouse for Cats vs Talk Like Ape

The clearest difference is rating: Talk Like Ape at 5.0 against Mouse for Cats's 4.1. Talk Like Ape also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Mouse for Cats's advantage is ratings volume (957 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mouse for Cats sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Talk Like Ape asks for nothing beyond the download.

Talk Like Ape holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mouse for Cats has 957 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mouse for Cats ships an update every 2 months, Talk Like Ape every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mouse for Cats | Talk Like Ape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (957 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouse-for-cats/id766080574/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-like-ape/id6787897175/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **957** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 182 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Petr Vanek](https://appshunter.io/developer/766080577) | [Aesa Kamar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718746001) |

## What reviewers say

### Mouse for Cats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouse-for-cats/id766080574)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and entertaining
- 👍 Keeps cats entertained for hours
- 🐱 Cats love the game
- 🎮 Fun for both cats and owners
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound issues (no sound or inconsistent)
- 🐱 Not all cats interested in the game
- 🔒 Difficulty locking the screen, leading to accidental app exits
- 🖥️ Ads covering important content

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working on certain devices
- Frequent app crashes or freezes
- Inability to access menu options due to ad placement

**Requested features**

- Ability to lock the screen and prevent accidental app exits
- More customization options (mouse speed, textures, etc.)
- Improved sound effects and audio feedback


### Talk Like Ape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-like-ape/id6787897175)

A hilarious party game where players describe secret words using only one-syllable words. Avoid big words to avoid fouls and compete with friends to become the Top Ape. Features customizable teams, rounds, and durations with a local scoreboard.

**Highlights:** Hilarious party game, One-syllable word restriction, Customizable teams and rounds, Hand-drawn aesthetics, Local scoreboard

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mouse for Cats free?

Mouse for Cats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Talk Like Ape free?

Talk Like Ape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mouse for Cats or Talk Like Ape?

Talk Like Ape is rated higher. Mouse for Cats averages 4.1 out of 5 from 957 ratings, while Talk Like Ape averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mouse for Cats or Talk Like Ape have ads?

Neither Mouse for Cats nor Talk Like Ape shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mouse for Cats or Talk Like Ape?

Mouse for Cats ships an update every 2 months, and Talk Like Ape every 6 days. Most recently, Mouse for Cats was updated on October 26, 2026 and Talk Like Ape on October 11, 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.*