# Secret Cat Forest — Come relax with kitties!

> Relaxing cat collection and crafting game with furniture and fish mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by IDEASAM.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-cat-forest/id1499609320 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IDEASAM](https://appshunter.io/developer/489387160)
- Category: Games, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 2,770 App Store ratings · 531 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.2 · 162 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian and 15 more
- Released: 2020-11-29
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-cat-forest/id1499609320/reviews.md

## What is Secret Cat Forest?

Nowadays playing games can often be stressful than relaxing…

So why not play this whenever you feel like relaxing and befriending cats?
Craft items/furniture the kitties love!
Craft them one by one, and the most adorable kitties will appear… maybe…

Relax, kick back and enjoy the game!

Then, once you become friends with the cats,
you can witness their special behaviors :)
Befriend as many cats as possible, and complete your own album!
You can download the album images to use as your PC or Mobile wallpaper!


■ Features
- Easy to play, intuitive controls!
- Day/Night cycle (real-time)
- Dozens of adorable kitties
- The cutest animations
- Gorgeous moving backgrounds
- Linked to Game Center


■ How to play
1. Craft "Furniture" cats love
2. Use the fishing rod to fill up the "Fish"
3. "Turn off screen" rest up and coming back later
4. Cat Appeared!!

- Tap the tree on the right, collect wood and build furniture!
- Go fishing to fill up your fish inventory. Every time cats visit, they'll gobble up your fish.
- You'll acquire items through fishing or kitty's gifts. Upgrade using these items!
- Swipe from the right corner of the screen (like flipping pages in a book) to go to "Archive".
- Complete your Archives to acquire a Special Album.
- Use Furniture Collection when you're out of woods!

※ Craft secret furniture (Gold?) to discover a new place!


■ Cloud Save
- Saved to cloud, not a server. Save/link your data to Game Center to keep your progress safe.
- Setting > Apple ID > iCloud > iCloud Drive "ON"


****** IMPORTANT ******
- Make sure the device time is [Set Automatically]. If you change the device time manually, game data may be permanently deleted.


****** FAQ ******
Q. I tried fishing, but didn't get any items.
A. Once you've acquired all the items (Shards, Assembly Parts), you can no longer get any items.

Q. I used an Archive Shard, but the blank spaces still remain.
A. When you use an Archive Shard, only 1 blank space will be removed.

Q. I've completed the Profile Archive, but I'm still getting Shards!
A. There are extra Shards in the game (Around 20.) If you get more than 20,
find out which secret furniture (Gold?!) is waiting for you, and use shards to craft it!


※ This game was created with the support of the Seoul Business Agency (SBA)

## Key features

- Craft furniture for cats
- Fish for food
- Collect adorable kitties
- Day/Night cycle
- Cute animations
- Downloadable album images

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Butterfly/Firefly Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bathlight Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Treelight Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Purchase wood | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase wood (Small) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase wood (Large) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Canary Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Purchase wood (XL) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Chipmunk Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Buy Ad Skip Coupon | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unicorn Doll Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase canned fish | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Secret Cat Forest?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🌟 Cute and relaxing game
- 👍 Calming music and visuals
- 🐱 Adorable cat animations
- 💕 Enjoyable cat collecting experience
- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🕰️ Relaxed, non-demanding gameplay
- 🔓 No intrusive ads or monetization

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Slow progression and high resource requirements
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Limited interaction with cats
- 🤖 Repetitive cat animations

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes on loading screen
- Furniture crafting and cat interactions not registering
- Inconsistent wood/fish rewards from ads

**Most requested features**

- Add more areas to explore
- Introduce mini-games or interactive elements
- Allow for more customization and furniture placement
- Implement a leveling or progression system
- Add ability to play with or pet the cats
- Introduce new cat breeds and special events

## Recent user reviews (10 of 531)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-cat-forest/id1499609320/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Relaxing but gets boring

*2026-08-09, version 2.1.12*

I’ve got all the cats and furniture in all the locations for a month now and I’m extremely bored waiting for a new place. Now I remember why I stopped playing and deleted it the first time.

### 5/5 — Broken

*2026-08-04, version 2.1.10*

the game is broken nothing will work tried offloading it not working do something please

### 5/5 — BEST GAME EVER

*2026-08-03, version 2.1.10*

This is the best game ever super relaxing and fun to see all the cute kitties. The pictures are beautiful and sometimes it’s hard not to get impatient but this game teaches how to be more patient and it’s fun to watch TV and wait for the kittens to appear. I LOVE THIS GAME

### 5/5 — SCF

*2026-07-26, version 2.1.9*

IS THE BEST APP FOR ANYONE WHO LIKES 🐈‍⬛S TO PLAY. IT BECOMES SPECIAL TO YOU

### 5/5 — The cat so lovely

*2026-07-16, version 2.1.6*

I love them so much!!!!!!!🥺🥺

### 5/5 — Great game!!!

*2026-07-13, version 2.1.6*

I got this game when I was bored and then I was playing it nonstop! It’s a really fun game and I think you should try it too!

### 2/5 — Love it when it works

*2026-07-10, version 2.1.6*

I love this game, but it never opens on the first try. I have to turn off my (brand new) iPad and then go through the App Store to open it and it still doesn’t open the game every time. I’ve been stuck on the loading screen for 4 days…..

### 5/5 — Overall

*2026-07-07, version 2.1.4*

I like, I lobe

### 1/5 — Ridiculous

*2026-07-06, version 2.1.4*

Hated it

### 5/5 — I loooove this game!

*2026-07-05, version 2.1.4*

This game brings me joy everyday! It isn’t pay to win and it is fun! I play it everyday! You should definitely get it, even if it is time consuming!

## Frequently asked questions about Secret Cat Forest

### What is Secret Cat Forest about?

Secret Cat Forest is a relaxing game where you craft furniture and gather fish to attract and befriend adorable cats. You can witness their unique behaviors, complete your collection, and even download album images for wallpapers.

### How do I play Secret Cat Forest?

To play, you craft furniture that cats love, use a fishing rod to gather fish, and then rest your device. Cats will appear and eat the fish. You can acquire items through fishing or gifts to upgrade and discover new content.

### Is Secret Cat Forest free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases and has advertisements. You can acquire items through gameplay or by making purchases within the app.

### What devices is Secret Cat Forest compatible with?

The game is designed for mobile devices and features integration with Game Center for saving progress. It's important to ensure your device time is set automatically to avoid data loss.

### Can I use the collected album images?

Yes, once you complete your album by befriending cats, you can download the album images. These images can then be used as wallpapers for your PC or mobile device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.17 — 2026-08-29

■ Tree House
- Furniture added x3
- Added 2 items to decorate kitties (Rapha, Apollo)
- Minor bugs fixed

### 2.1.15 — 2026-08-18

- Minor bugs fixed

### 2.1.14 — 2026-08-15

■ Tree House
- Cat added (Bella)
- Furniture added x2
- Added 2 items to decorate kitties (Simba, Bella)
- Minor bugs fixed

### 2.1.12 — 2026-08-06

- Minor bugs fixed

### 2.1.10 — 2026-08-01

■ Tree House
- Furniture added x3
- Added 2 items to decorate kitties (Manul, Adel)
- Minor bugs fixed

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