# The Burgle Cats — Thrilling Cat Heists! > Cat burglars infiltrate mansions, steal loot, upgrade cats, and defend their own manors. (iPhone/iPad app by ponos corporation.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-burgle-cats/id1347048949 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [ponos corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/297248421) - Category: Games, Action, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.40/5 from 698 App Store ratings · 382 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 103 MB - Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) - Released: 2021-02-12 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-burgle-cats/id1347048949/reviews.md ## What is The Burgle Cats? The Battle Cats take on a new challenge as... Cat Burglars?! Infiltrate the enemy mansion and snatch as much treasure as you can in a wild feline heists! 【Join the Epic Burgle Battle!】 Gather a crew of five Burglars and sneak through your opponent's Manor, evading deadly traps and stealing glorious loot! 【Build a Mighty Crew of Thieves!】 Use the loot you steal to upgrade your Cats! Earn more abilities and unlock new equipment! 【Go Head-to-Head Against Other Cat Burglars!】 Defend your own Manor from other players by making it a deadly maze of ingenious traps! Repel invaders and protect your loot! Easy to learn, just pick up and play! Recommended for all ages! Master the art of the thief and earn your place among the ranks of the Burgle Cat Legends! Presented by PONOS ## Key features - Assemble a crew of five cat burglars - Infiltrate enemy mansions - Steal treasure and loot - Upgrade cats with new abilities - Unlock new equipment - Defend your manor with traps ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Cat Food 40 | $0.99 | one-time | | Cat Food 85 | $1.99 | one-time | | Cat Food 220 | $4.99 | one-time | | Cat Food 340 | $7.99 | one-time | | Cat Food 690 | $14.99 | one-time | | Cat Food 3900 | $64.99 | one-time | | Rank Up Set: Outfit | $1.99 | one-time | | Rank Up Set: Trap | $1.99 | one-time | | 【New Years】Bronze | $3.99 | one-time | | Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time | | Monthly Cat Food Pack | $37.99 | one-time | | 【Release Special】 Silver Pack | $2.99 | one-time | | Cat Food 1080 | $20.99 | one-time | | Trap Chance Pack【Super】 | $2.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of The Burgle Cats? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay - 👍 Unique cat-themed concept - 💎 Generous rewards and resources - 🎨 Cute and polished visuals **Cons** - 🔒 Suspicious activity detection issues - 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches - 🕰️ Slow progression and grindy mechanics - 🔄 Repetitive and limited gameplay loop **Commonly reported bugs** - Poison mushroom trap overpowered - Inconsistent controls and movement - Notifications causing account lockouts - Incomplete or broken screen resolutions **Most requested features** - Ability to burgle friends' bases - More game modes and content updates - Improved balance and difficulty scaling - Better account management and data transfer ## Recent user reviews (10 of 382) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-burgle-cats/id1347048949/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Aww *2026-02-21, version 1.8.7* I wanted to play this game but it shut down ### 5/5 — What..? *2026-02-17* Why. Why? What. This was an amazing game. So many fans, very fun. Just to shut it down and for what? I lost the ability to play this game a little while ago. I got it back, and was so exited. I got maybe 2 weeks of play time. Goodbye. Its chilling how the play button is just gone. You think its a bug, but you just cant load in. You could have just stopped updating, but why shut down. Please reply, if u can. ### 5/5 — Goodbye burgle cats *2026-02-16, version 1.8.7* This game was so fun to play and I wish I could have played it more but I was unaware of it being shut down. Hopefully it comes back because it was one of the best mobile games that I am aware of. ### 5/5 — This went from the start till the end *2026-02-12, version 1.8.7* I wanted to play this game but then it got shutted down, Can you tell me why? ### 1/5 — It won’t let me play *2026-02-07, version 1.8.7* I tried to play and then it said you don’t have internet When I did ### 5/5 — Amazing… *2026-01-19, version 1.8.7* So long, old friend ### 5/5 — I hate you *2026-01-18, version 1.8.7* I loved this game. I’m deleting every single game that I’ve ever downloaded that you’ve made. This was part of my childhood. I can’t believe you. This might be a little harsh. I’m just really upset. In fact I broke into tears. ### 1/5 — End of service *2026-01-12, version 1.8.7* O7 wanted to check back but ended service but somehow the page is still live? ### 5/5 — Bye the burgle cats *2026-01-11, version 1.8.7* Never got to play but looked fun ### 5/5 — YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BURGLE CATS *2026-01-08, version 1.8.7* I wish this game would never end but I guess this is the way it has to be R.I.P. burgle cats ## Frequently asked questions about The Burgle Cats ### What is The Burgle Cats about? The Burgle Cats is a strategy game where players assemble a crew of five cat burglars to infiltrate enemy mansions and steal treasure. You can upgrade your cats with stolen loot and defend your own manor from other players by setting traps. ### What are the main features of The Burgle Cats? Key features include assembling a crew of cat burglars, infiltrating enemy manors to steal loot, upgrading your cats with new abilities and equipment, and defending your own manor from other players by setting up traps. ### How much does The Burgle Cats cost? The game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases for additional content or advantages, and also includes advertisements. ### Is The Burgle Cats suitable for all ages? Yes, the game is recommended for all ages. It is described as easy to learn and pick up and play, making it accessible to a wide audience. ### What is the goal in The Burgle Cats? The primary goal is to master the art of being a thief by successfully infiltrating enemy manors, stealing as much treasure as possible, and upgrading your cat crew. Simultaneously, you must defend your own manor from other players' heists. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.8.7 — 2024-10-11 ■ Bug Fixe ### 1.8.6 — 2024-09-24 ■ Bug Fixe ### 1.8.5 — 2024-07-22 ■ Bug Fixe ### 1.8.4 — 2024-07-11 ■ Bug Fixe ### 1.8.3 — 2023-12-14 ■ Bug Fixes ## Apps similar to The Burgle Cats | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Lumberwhack: Defend the Wild](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumberwhack-defend-the-wild/id669498729) | 4.8 (1,334) | Free | Games | | [Dino Bash - Defend & Fight](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-bash-defend-and-fight/id895462868) | 4.8 (21,711) | Free | Games | | [Trap Master: Merge Defense](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trap-master-merge-defense/id1553873169) | 4.7 (969) | Free | Games | | [Pocket Ants: Colony Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-ants-colony-simulator/id1532712160) | 4.3 (4,899) | Free | Games | | [King of Thieves](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-of-thieves/id952715194) | 4.4 (14,684) | Free | Games | | [メルクストーリア - 癒術士と鐘の音色 -](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id734946693) | 4.9 (45) | Free | Games | ## More apps by ponos corporation - [にゃんこ大戦争](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id547145938) - [냥코 대전쟁](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id848091833) - [The Battle Cats](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-battle-cats/id850057092) - [貓咪大戰爭](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id971601423) - [Heads Off](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heads-off/id1196100410) - [Day Off!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-off/id1196145715) All apps by ponos corporation: https://appshunter.io/developer/297248421 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*