NekoJaraC basic vs ExciteCatcher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
NekoJaraC basic
Capture fun selfies and videos of your cat with various toys and customizable backgrounds. This tool helps you get a variety of facial expressions from your pet while playing. A screen protector is recommended to prevent damage to your device.
- Cat selfie and video capture
- Over 30 types of toys and games
- Two-layer customizable background
- Capture various facial expressions
- Device protection recommendation
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Try selfie and video with your kitten. This app is a tool for taking the cat photos and videos like a selfie. Try to take a lot of facial expressions of your cat playing. Toys and games are more than 30 types, the background view can be selected in two layers. More pattern you can customize. We recommend you to cover the screen by using film in order to reduce the scratches and damage of your phone(tablet). Within this app, a link to the Instagram appears. But this app does not relate to such as the campaign of Instagram.
ExciteCatcher
Enjoy a skill-based Japanese claw game simulation on your iPhone. Plan your moves with item previews and compete globally in challenge modes. Rewards are based solely on your dexterity.
- Japanese-style claw game simulation
- Skill-based gameplay
- Arm Assist Ring for precise control
- Background item previews
- Game Center support
- Challenge Mode with global leaderboards
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Experience a Japanese-style claw game right on your iPhone! Enjoy the arcade-style feel of a real claw machine. Unlike rigged machines, this game has no hidden probability settings โ every machine is purely skill-based. Your in-game rewards depend entirely on your own ability. New Feature 1: Arm Assist Ring Move the arm to your target spot with smooth, well-timed control. New Feature 2: Background Item Preview The full list of obtainable items is always displayed behind the machine, so you can plan your next move at a glance. Game Center Support: Each stage features a Challenge Mode where you compete to grab a set number of items in as few attempts as possible. Test your skills against players around the world!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NekoJaraC basic at 63% against ExciteCatcher's 20%. NekoJaraC basic also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). ExciteCatcher's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NekoJaraC basic | ExciteCatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews โ better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 234 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomonori Kawano | AppSeijin |
Customer experience
NekoJaraC basic
ExciteCatcher
In-app purchases
NekoJaraC basic
No in-app purchases
ExciteCatcher
No in-app purchases
Questions
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