# Mouse for Cats vs Magnet Dash

The clearest difference is rating: Magnet Dash at 5.0 against Mouse for Cats's 4.1. Magnet Dash also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Mouse for Cats's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (958 vs 8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mouse for Cats sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Magnet Dash sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magnet Dash 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 958 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Mouse for Cats's written reviews are positive against 100% of Magnet Dash's.

Mouse for Cats ships an update every 2 months, Magnet Dash daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mouse for Cats | Magnet Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (958 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouse-for-cats/id766080574/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnet-dash-scrap-runner/id6814042299/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **958** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 182 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Petr Vanek](https://appshunter.io/developer/766080577) | [Tanmay Singla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858582321) |

## 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


### Magnet Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnet-dash-scrap-runner/id6814042299)

Control a magnet to attract metal objects in an endless runner. Collect items to earn currency for permanent upgrades, unlock new skins, and experience unique levels with every run. Play offline and compete for high scores.

**Highlights:** One-thumb endless runner gameplay, Attract metal objects with a magnet, Permanent upgrades for magnet strength, Unlockable magnet skins and runner outfits, Timed power-ups and risky paths, Procedurally generated levels, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pumpkin Character | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cipher Character | $1.99 | one-time |
| Haunted Fridge Pet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plasma Magnet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Void Character | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golden Character | $1.99 | one-time |
| Knight Character | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Character | $1.99 | one-time |
| Haunted Magnet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Witch Character | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mouse for Cats free?

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

### Is Magnet Dash free?

Magnet Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mouse for Cats or Magnet Dash?

Magnet Dash is rated higher. Mouse for Cats averages 4.1 out of 5 from 958 ratings, while Magnet Dash averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Mouse for Cats or Magnet Dash have ads?

Magnet Dash shows ads; Mouse for Cats does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mouse for Cats or Magnet Dash?

Mouse for Cats ships an update every 2 months, and Magnet Dash daily. Most recently, Mouse for Cats was updated on November 1, 2026 and Magnet Dash on October 29, 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.*