# Sling a Kitty vs Cat Bird!

The clearest difference is ads: Sling a Kitty at none against Cat Bird!'s shown. Sling a Kitty also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Cat Bird!'s advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 113). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sling a Kitty sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Cat Bird! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sling a Kitty holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Bird! has 1.5K ratings behind it against 113, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Sling a Kitty's written reviews are positive against 79% of Cat Bird!'s.

Sling a Kitty ships an update every 2 months, Cat Bird! every 16 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sling a Kitty | Cat Bird! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sling-a-kitty/id1004563794/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-bird/id1213493742/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 113 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 78.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PocApp Studios AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/526030161) | [Raiyumi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097595977) |

## What reviewers say

### Sling a Kitty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sling-a-kitty/id1004563794)

Help a lost kitten reunite with its family by flinging and bouncing it through various obstacles. Enjoy simple mechanics, chase butterflies, and admire high-quality visuals in this free game. More levels and features are planned for future updates.

**Highlights:** Fling and bounce mechanics, Challenging levels, Butterfly catching, High-quality visuals, Multiple cat characters, Upcoming content updates

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refill Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Hearts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Longer Line | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Medium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wheel of Fortune Tickets 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Large | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |


### Cat Bird!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-bird/id1213493742)

Embark on a challenging platform adventure as a cute cat bird on an epic quest to return home. Navigate through unique worlds filled with obstacles, enemies, and guardians. Test your skills across numerous levels with stunning pixel art and competitive features.

**Highlights:** Over 40 challenging levels, 3 Epic bosses, Stylish pixel art graphics, Achievements and Leaderboards, Time Trial mode, ReplayKit support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and charming visuals
- 🎮 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and sound design
- 💎 High-quality, polished game
- 🕹️ Simple and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty spikes in later levels
- 🔍 Crowns/secrets can be hard to find
- 🔍 Frustrating difficulty at times
- 🔍 Controls can feel imprecise
- 📺 Intrusive ad placement

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after ads
- Controls glitch and stop working
- Screen orientation issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds
- Customizable player skins
- Level editor and community
- Multiplayer mode
- Checkpoint/progress saving


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sling a Kitty free?

Sling a Kitty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cat Bird! free?

Cat Bird! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sling a Kitty or Cat Bird!?

Sling a Kitty is rated higher. Sling a Kitty averages 4.7 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Cat Bird! averages 4.4 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Sling a Kitty or Cat Bird! have ads?

Cat Bird! shows ads; Sling a Kitty does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sling a Kitty or Cat Bird!?

Sling a Kitty ships an update every 2 months, and Cat Bird! every 16 months. Most recently, Sling a Kitty was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cat Bird! on October 24, 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.*