# ねこつめ3 vs Hello Kitty My Dream Store

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ねこつめ3 at none against Hello Kitty My Dream Store's 62. ねこつめ3 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Hello Kitty My Dream Store's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 2). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hello Kitty My Dream Store sells 52 one-off in-app purchases. ねこつめ3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hello Kitty My Dream Store holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hello Kitty My Dream Store has 7.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of ねこつめ3's written reviews are positive against 75% of Hello Kitty My Dream Store's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ねこつめ3 ships an update monthly, Hello Kitty My Dream Store every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ねこつめ3 | Hello Kitty My Dream Store |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3/id1062774871/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-kitty-my-dream-store/id6736896540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 75.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 767 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [naoji kawaguchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/976013784) | [ACTGames Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585641858) |

## What reviewers say

### ねこつめ3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3/id1062774871)

A relaxing puzzle game where you arrange cat-shaped pieces into boxes. With simple tap and slide controls, it's perfect for quick brain training during commutes or free time. Challenge yourself with 100 levels of increasing difficulty.

**Highlights:** Easy tap and slide controls, Arrange cat pieces into boxes, 100 challenging puzzle levels, Brain training and mental exercise, Relaxing gameplay for commutes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hello Kitty My Dream Store

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-kitty-my-dream-store/id6736896540)

Restore a ruined shopping town by merging puzzles and collecting Sanrio characters. Design and manage your own themed store, unlock new characters, and bring back laughter to the town.

**Highlights:** Merge puzzles to unlock Sanrio characters, Restore and expand a shopping town, Design and manage your own store, Collect over 30 Sanrio characters, Decorate with over 500 unique items, Complete character collections for rewards

**In-app purchases (52)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shopping Town Gift Pile 1 | $0.69 | one-time |
| Deluxe Energy Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Energy Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| May Festival Energy Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shopping Town Gift Pile 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| HELLO KITTY's Present Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| HELLO KITTY's Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starlit Town Package | $1.39 | one-time |
| Ruby Gem Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| Toy Broccoli Block Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| Chocochip Cookies Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| Square Cookies Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| Blue Yarn Ball Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| Heart-Patterned Block Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| Special Energy Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| Pumpkin Hairpin Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| Starlit Town Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| Mini Hammer Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| Shopping Town Gift Pile 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shopping Town Gift Pile 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| HELLO KITTY's Cute Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shopping Town Gift Pile 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Luxury Energy Package | $2.49 | one-time |
| Surprise Package | $2.49 | one-time |
| Special Energy Package | $2.49 | one-time |
| Banana Sherbet Package | $2.49 | one-time |
| Jumbo Stamp Package | $2.49 | one-time |
| Happy Birth Day Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starlit Town Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads Monthly Pass | $3.29 | one-time |
| Shopping Town Gift Pile 5 | $3.29 | one-time |
| Shopping Town Gift Pile 4 | $3.29 | one-time |
| Pochacco's Precious Gift | $3.29 | one-time |
| Energy Monthly Subscription | $3.69 | one-time |
| Kuromi's Sweet Gift | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buzzy Block Pick One Package | $4.39 | one-time |
| Special Energy Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pumpkin Hairband Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Season Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shopping Town Gift Pile 6 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shopping Town Gift Pile 7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| My Melody’s Lucky Gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crafty Block Pick One Package | $6.39 | one-time |
| Luxury Pass | $7.49 | one-time |
| Cinnamoroll’s Cute Gift | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tuxedosam’s Recommended Gift | $9.99 | one-time |
| Kuromi Christmas Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| HELLO KITTY's Warm Gift | $16.99 | one-time |
| HELLO KITTY’s Heartfelt Gift | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cinnamoroll’s Sweet Gift | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute characters and visuals
- 🎨 Engaging merging gameplay
- 🕹️ Fun and relaxing experience
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 🎉 Enjoyable events and activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Energy system too restrictive
- 💰 Slow accumulation of in-game currency
- 🛒 Limited customization options
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and loading issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on loading screen
- Crashes after recent update
- Lost progress and in-game items

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn energy
- Improved coin/currency acquisition
- Expanded character and store customization
- Offline progress tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ねこつめ3 free?

ねこつめ3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hello Kitty My Dream Store free?

Hello Kitty My Dream Store is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ねこつめ3 or Hello Kitty My Dream Store?

Hello Kitty My Dream Store is rated higher. ねこつめ3 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hello Kitty My Dream Store averages 4.7 from 7.8K ratings.

### Do ねこつめ3 or Hello Kitty My Dream Store have ads?

Hello Kitty My Dream Store shows ads; ねこつめ3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, ねこつめ3 or Hello Kitty My Dream Store?

ねこつめ3 ships an update monthly, and Hello Kitty My Dream Store every 5 days. Most recently, ねこつめ3 was updated on October 20, 2026 and Hello Kitty My Dream Store on October 27, 2026.

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