The Walking Pet vs Explorer Cat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Walking Pet
Experience the challenge of walking on two legs from a pet's perspective. Play as a cat, cow, or crocodile and see how far you can navigate this unique movement challenge.
- Walk on two legs
- Play as cat, cow, or crocodile
- Challenge your balance
- See how far you can go
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If you think that walking on two legs is easy, the pets do not think so! Be a cat, a cow or a crocodile and try to walk on two legs. How far you can go?
Explorer Cat
Embark on an urban adventure as a feline explorer. Navigate city streets, collect fish to transform your cat, and enjoy the thrill of discovery. Be vigilant to avoid traffic hazards.
- Explore a city environment
- Collect fish to change cat appearance
- Avoid traffic hazards
- Simple and fun gameplay
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Explore the city as a cat. Find the fish to change your cat. Have fun exploring the city but be careful not to get run over by a car.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Walking Pet at 4.3 against Explorer Cat's 2.3. The Walking Pet also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 7). Explorer Cat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. The Walking Pet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Explorer Cat asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Walking Pet holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Walking Pet has 1.6K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | The Walking Pet | Explorer Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.6K ratings) — better | 2.3 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 235 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ketchapp | NoBrain Studio |
Bugs and requests
The Walking Pet
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inconsistent controls where tapping fast/slow has the opposite effect
- Ads popping up during gameplay causing deaths
Requested features
4 requests- More characters and animals to unlock
- Ability to customize characters
- Additional gameplay modes or challenges
- Use leftover strawberries for something meaningful
Explorer Cat
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Walking Pet
- Remove Ads$1.99
Explorer Cat
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Walking Pet free?
Is Explorer Cat free?
Which has better reviews, The Walking Pet or Explorer Cat?
Do The Walking Pet or Explorer Cat have ads?
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