Play, Cat, Play vs Arrow Spark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Play, Cat, Play
A tablet game designed for feline entertainment, featuring four distinct modes like mouse chase and laser pointer. It offers an immersive, ad-free, and purchase-free experience for cats.
- Four unique game modes
- No scorekeeping
- Full screen immersive play
- No in-app purchases
- No advertisements
- No malware
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This is a tablet game for your cat! I know there are a few out there already, but this one has a few unique qualities that both you, and your cat, are sure to enjoy. *No score! Cats don't keep score, they just want to play! *No in-app purchases! You get the WHOLE game (all 4 modes) for one very low price! *No advertisements! Advertisements for cats?!?! How ridiculous! *No malware! I can't believe I even have to say this! *Full screen, immersive play so your cat can't leave the game on you! So, on with the game! There are four modes for your kitty to enjoy: Mouse Chase - Watch the mouse run in-and-out of its holes! Whack-A-Mole - See if your cat is fast enough to bop the mole! Laser Pointer - A classic crowd pleaser! Bell-Toy - A feathered toy with jingly bells on the end of it! This game is rated E for Every Cat!! If you and your feline friends enjoy this game, please rate and review it!
Arrow Spark
Engage your mind with this casual puzzle game featuring three distinct modes: rhythm-based tapping, strategic arrow stacking, and pathfinding for sprites. Earn coins, unlock levels, and track your progress with achievements and personal stats.
- Three unique gameplay modes
- Dozens of challenging levels
- Rhythm-based tapping
- Arrow stacking puzzles
- Sprite pathfinding challenges
- Coin collection and daily challenges
- Offline play
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Arrow Spark is a casual puzzle game with three unique gameplay modes. Challenge your reflexes, logic, and creativity as you work through dozens of levels designed to keep you entertained. Rhythm Beat Tap lets you tap arrow tiles in sync with the beat to build combos and rack up your score. Arrow Stack Pop challenges you to match and clear stacked arrows in the right order before they pile up. Glow Sprite Guide puts you in control of placing direction tiles to lead glowing sprites safely to the exit. Each mode features its own level progression, star rating system, and unlockable stages. Earn coins as you play and build up your daily streak to stay on track. Complete daily challenges to earn bonus rewards and keep the adventure going. The game includes a coin collection system, an achievement board, and a personal stats overview so you can track your progress over time. A built-in shop lets you spend earned coins on helpful items. Arrow Spark is designed for quick sessions or extended play. Pick up where you left off at any time. No internet connection required. All progress is saved locally on your device. Simple to learn, satisfying to master. Whether you have two minutes or two hours, Arrow Spark has a challenge ready for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Arrow Spark at Free against Play, Cat, Play's $0.99. Arrow Spark also leads on ratings volume (41 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17). Play, Cat, Play's advantage is rating (3.0 vs 2.3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Arrow Spark is free to download; Play, Cat, Play costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Play, Cat, Play holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arrow Spark has 41 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Play, Cat, Play's written reviews are positive against 0% of Arrow Spark's.
Play, Cat, Play ships an update every 6 weeks, Arrow Spark every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Play, Cat, Play | Arrow Spark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.3 (41 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 41 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Robert Keifer | Ashlesha Parekh |
Customer experience
Play, Cat, Play
Arrow Spark
In-app purchases
Play, Cat, Play
No in-app purchases
Arrow Spark
No in-app purchases
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