# KleptoCats vs James Spring

The clearest difference is rating: KleptoCats at 4.8 against James Spring's 4.0. KleptoCats also leads on ratings volume (32K vs 5) and chart position (#166 vs unranked). James Spring's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KleptoCats sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. James Spring asks for nothing beyond the download.

KleptoCats holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KleptoCats has 32K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of KleptoCats's written reviews are positive against 93% of James Spring's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

KleptoCats ships an update every 3 months, James Spring every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KleptoCats | James Spring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kleptocats/id1083229791/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/james-spring/id1104167442/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | — |
| Size | 628 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HyperBeard Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1169188578) | [SungHyuk Yoon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081746441) |

## What reviewers say

### KleptoCats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kleptocats/id1083229791)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Grossing · Trivia, #189 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Collect hundreds of unique, mischievous cats that steal items to decorate your room. Feed, wash, and pet your feline companions while uncovering the mystery of their origins. Discover exciting easter eggs and fill your space with treasures from around the world.

**Highlights:** Collect hundreds of unique cats, Cats steal items to decorate your room, Feed, wash, and pet your cats, Discover easter eggs and clues, Solve the mystery of cat origins, Decorate your home with treasures

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Package with 10 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package with 25 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| COIN PACK SALE | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Room Deal 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Package with 70 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Room Deal 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Room Deal 3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Package with 200 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😻 Cute and adorable cats
- 🎨 Interesting art style and references
- 💰 Easy to earn in-game currency
- 🕹️ Fun mini-games to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Long wait times for cats to return
- 💎 Difficult to obtain gems
- 🔁 Repetitive items brought back by cats
- 🛠️ Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Coins getting stuck on screen
- Item descriptions not showing up
- Ads not rewarding players properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to send out multiple cats at once
- More interaction with cats beyond feeding/bathing
- Easier way to obtain gems
- Save progress across devices


### James Spring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/james-spring/id1104167442)

Embark on a thrilling hide-and-seek adventure where you guide James as far as possible. Discover and uncover all 44 of James' friends while navigating beautifully designed worlds and avoiding dangerous enemies. Enjoy a completely free gaming experience with simple touch controls.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Collect hidden friends, Avoid dangerous enemies, Explore beautiful worlds, Simple touch controls, Completely free to play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KleptoCats free?

KleptoCats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is James Spring free?

James Spring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KleptoCats or James Spring?

KleptoCats is rated higher. KleptoCats averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while James Spring averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do KleptoCats or James Spring have ads?

KleptoCats shows ads; James Spring does not.

### Which is updated more often, KleptoCats or James Spring?

KleptoCats ships an update every 3 months, and James Spring every 2 months. Most recently, KleptoCats was updated on October 21, 2026 and James Spring on October 16, 2026.

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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.*