NekoJaraC basic vs with My CAT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — 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.
with My CAT
Experience life with a virtual cat, choosing from hundreds of breeds and personalities. Interact with your feline friend, customize their appearance and living space, and even take AR photos together. This free-to-play simulation game lets you enjoy companionship anytime, anywhere.
- Hundreds of cat breeds and patterns
- Interactive virtual cat companionship
- Customizable costumes and room decor
- AR photo and video capture
- Voice recognition for cats
- Dynamic in-game environment
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▼▼Life Changes, but Friendship Never Changes▼▼ Attention: cat lovers and animal lovers, Spend more time with your kittens and get to know them. Various kinds and personalities. Let's start a new life with unique kittens. ▼Cats in this game ▼ Calico cat, tricolor cat, bicolor cat, tabby, Japanese cat, Scottish Fold, American Shorthair, Bengal, Russian Blue cat, British Shorthair, Abyssinian and Exotic Shorthair. 230 kinds of cats with different fur colors and patterns. ▼Meet new cats at Friends Plaza ▼ Find the cat of destiny. Spend your time with the special one? or try to see how many cats you can meet? Utilize Friends Hotel and Foster Parents as well. ▼Keep a cat on your smartphone ▼ Interact with your kitten anytime, anywhere. Your kittens will recognize your voice. The outside sceneries will change according to the time you actually spend. Take AR photos/videos of your cats in your room or outside, and post them on SNS with #withmycat ▼Your own family ▼ Costumes, hats, glasses and more. Unique items over 600 kinds. Give your kitten a stencil mark to make them special. Cat's room interior-decoration can also be customized. Free-to-play, a cat simulation game. Let's start a new life with your kitty. Terms of Use : https://withmycat.neilo.co.jp/terms_e.html Privacy Policy: https://withmycat.neilo.co.jp/privacy_policy_e.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NekoJaraC basic at none against with My CAT's 37. with My CAT's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 63%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. with My CAT sells 37 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NekoJaraC basic asks for nothing beyond the download.
NekoJaraC basic ships an update every 4 months, with My CAT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NekoJaraC basic | with My CAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (437 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | 74.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 437 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 134 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomonori Kawano | Neilo inc. |
Customer experience
NekoJaraC basic
with My CAT
Bugs and requests
NekoJaraC basic
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
with My CAT
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to switch between existing cats
- Cats not responding to feeding or petting
- Frequent crashes when accessing certain features
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to have multiple cats in the same room
- More interactive activities and mini-games
- Expansion of exploration areas and environments
- Breeding and raising kittens
- First-person cat perspective mode
In-app purchases
NekoJaraC basic
No in-app purchases
with My CAT
- Subscribe Instant Save$1.991 Month
- Soft Mixed Flavors Can$0.99
- Japanese Cat Spotted$2.99
- Japanese Cat Calico$2.99
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- Scottish Fold Cream$2.99
- Scottish Fold Black & White$2.99
- Japanese Cat Red Tabby$2.99
- Japanese Cat Silver Tabby$2.99
- American Shorthair Cream$2.99
- Bengal Brown$2.99
- Bengal Silver$2.99
- Bengal Red$2.99
- Abyssinian Red$2.99
- Russian Blue Blue$2.99
- British Shorthair Black$2.99
- British Shorthair White$2.99
- Exotic Shorthair Cinnamon$2.99
- 8 Floral-print Shirt Set$2.99
- 8 Striped Shirt Set$2.99
- 8 Striped Sweatshirt Set$2.99
- 10 Star Necklace Set$2.99
- 2 Queen's Tiara Set$2.99
- 7 Party Hat Set$2.99
- Exotic Shorthair Chocolate$2.99
- Russian Blue Black$2.99
- British Shorthair Ginger$2.99
- Exotic Shorthair Red$2.99
- Russian Blue Blue Point$2.99
- British Shorthair D-Cinnamon$2.99
- Exotic Shorthair White$2.99
- Scottish Fold Brown$2.99
- 10 Heart Necklace Set$2.99
- 10 Head Bow Set$2.99
- Japanese Cat Solid Color$2.99
- American Shorthair Silver$2.99
- Starter Pack$3.99
- Unlock All Friends$6.99
Questions
Is NekoJaraC basic free?
Is with My CAT free?
Do NekoJaraC basic or with My CAT have ads?
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