# 프렌즈팝 vs Simon's Cat

The clearest difference is rating: Simon's Cat at 4.9 against 프렌즈팝's 4.1. Simon's Cat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (87% vs 56%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 프렌즈팝 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Simon's Cat sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simon's Cat holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simon's Cat has 53K ratings behind it against 171, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of 프렌즈팝's written reviews are positive against 87% of Simon's Cat's.

프렌즈팝 ships an update every 6 weeks, Simon's Cat monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 프렌즈팝 | Simon's Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1016396103/reviews) | **[4.9 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-crunch-time/id1239458501/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 171 | **53K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 455 MB | 479 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kakao Games Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002306740) | [Tactile Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400704108) |

## What reviewers say

### 프렌즈팝

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1016396103)

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 18루비 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 45루비 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60루비 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100루비 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 120루비 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 130루비 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 325루비 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 420루비 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 700루비 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 910루비 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🐱 Cute and lovable Kakao characters
- 🎯 Non-timed levels allow strategic play
- 🎉 Frequent events and new content updates
- ⏱️ Perfect for commute/casual gaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app freezes
- ⏳ Extremely slow loading times
- 📡 Poor server connection and lag
- 🔄 Forced ads and unwanted game downloads during gameplay
- 💰 Stingy item and coin distribution

**Reported bugs**

- Update notification appears but no update available in App Store
- App crashes during gameplay and requires restart
- Loading stuck at specific percentages (50%, LOADING DATA 4/4)
- Screen doesn't fit properly on iPhone X and newer devices
- Login errors (Error 1002, fffffcof error code)

**Requested features**

- English language support
- Better heart/coin acquisition system
- Auto-rearrange option with item usage
- Faster update and loading speeds
- More generous item rewards


### Simon's Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-crunch-time/id1239458501)

Connect colorful treats to solve match-3 puzzles and help Simon's Cat recover stolen cookies. Battle villains, use power-ups, and explore charming locations in this delightful puzzle adventure.

**Highlights:** Connect treats to create combos, Hundreds of match-3 levels, Battle snack-stealing villains, Use purrfect power-ups, Play with friends, Exciting seasonal events

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kitten Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kitten Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Open Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treat Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Purrfect Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and fun graphics
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
- 🕰️ Relaxing time-killer
- 🎁 Generous with free rewards
- 👨‍💻 Responsive developers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🤯 Extremely difficult later levels
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Ads not registering properly
- Incorrect scoring and progress tracking

**Requested features**

- Daily login bonus
- More variety in levels and challenges
- Option to disable ads
- Improved progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 프렌즈팝 free?

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

### Is Simon's Cat free?

Simon's Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 프렌즈팝 or Simon's Cat?

Simon's Cat is rated higher. 프렌즈팝 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while Simon's Cat averages 4.9 from 53K ratings.

### Do 프렌즈팝 or Simon's Cat have ads?

프렌즈팝 shows ads; Simon's Cat does not.

### Which is updated more often, 프렌즈팝 or Simon's Cat?

프렌즈팝 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Simon's Cat monthly. Most recently, 프렌즈팝 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Simon's Cat on November 7, 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.*