# The Walking Pet vs Explorer Cat

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Walking Pet | Explorer Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-walking-pet/id1021592731/reviews)** | [2.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorer-cat/id1570641735/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 111 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [NoBrain Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451233848) |

## What reviewers say

### The Walking Pet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-walking-pet/id1021592731)

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.

**Highlights:** Walk on two legs, Play as cat, cow, or crocodile, Challenge your balance, See how far you can go

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Cute and entertaining characters
- 🚀 Easy to play
- 👍 Helps develop coordination

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and crashes
- 🔋 Too many ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🤔 Lack of progression after unlocking all characters

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent controls where tapping fast/slow has the opposite effect
- Ads popping up during gameplay causing deaths

**Requested features**

- More characters and animals to unlock
- Ability to customize characters
- Additional gameplay modes or challenges
- Use leftover strawberries for something meaningful


### Explorer Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorer-cat/id1570641735)

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.

**Highlights:** Explore a city environment, Collect fish to change cat appearance, Avoid traffic hazards, Simple and fun gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Walking Pet free?

The Walking Pet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Explorer Cat free?

Explorer Cat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Walking Pet or Explorer Cat?

The Walking Pet is rated higher. The Walking Pet averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Explorer Cat averages 2.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do The Walking Pet or Explorer Cat have ads?

Explorer Cat shows ads; The Walking Pet does not.

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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.*