# KleptoCats vs Detective Mio

The clearest difference is update cadence: Detective Mio at every 2 weeks against KleptoCats's every 3 months. KleptoCats's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 305) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KleptoCats sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Detective Mio sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

KleptoCats holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KleptoCats has 32K ratings behind it against 305, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of KleptoCats's written reviews are positive against 86% of Detective Mio's.

KleptoCats ships an update every 3 months, Detective Mio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KleptoCats | Detective Mio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kleptocats/id1083229791/reviews)** | [4.6 (305 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-mio/id1577135213/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 305 |
| Positive reviews | **91.1% of reviews** | 86.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 628 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HyperBeard Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1169188578) | [1N1](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282816708) |

## What reviewers say

### KleptoCats

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

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Grossing · 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


### Detective Mio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-mio/id1577135213)

Solve puzzles and quizzes to find hidden animals in various imaginative locations. This interactive game requires tapping, swiping, and dragging to uncover clues and complete illustrations. Decorate your detective office with earned items and enjoy offline play.

**Highlights:** Hidden object finding, Nonsense quizzes and puzzles, Interactive tap, swipe, drag mechanics, Animal rescue missions, Detective office decoration, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| hint item 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| hint item 25 | $1.99 | one-time |
| remove interstitial ads pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove all ads package | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Adorable and cute art style with charming character design
- 🧩 Engaging puzzle mechanics that blend detective work with hidden object finding
- 😌 Relaxing and healing gameplay experience
- 🎮 Well-balanced difficulty level - challenging but not frustrating
- 😸 Lovable cat characters throughout the game

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Extremely short game - only 20 levels completed in 1-2 hours
- 💰 Poor value for money - $5 ad removal purchase for limited content
- 🚫 No updates for over a year despite active player base
- 📖 Small text in clues difficult to read without zoom option
- 🎯 Some puzzle mechanics are unintuitive and confusing

**Reported bugs**

- Haunted house level prevents progression to next case
- Ad countdown timer runs without showing actual ad
- Some objects don't respond to required interactions
- Hint system shows incorrect or already-solved clues
- Touch input fails to register on certain objects

**Requested features**

- Add significantly more levels and cases
- Implement regular content updates
- Increase office/detective space for more decoration options
- Add zoom feature for reading clues more clearly
- Create seasonal or holiday-themed cases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KleptoCats free?

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

### Is Detective Mio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KleptoCats or Detective Mio?

KleptoCats is rated higher. KleptoCats averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Detective Mio averages 4.6 from 305 ratings.

### Do KleptoCats or Detective Mio have ads?

Both KleptoCats and Detective Mio show ads.

### Which is updated more often, KleptoCats or Detective Mio?

KleptoCats ships an update every 3 months, and Detective Mio every 2 weeks. Most recently, KleptoCats was updated on November 10, 2026 and Detective Mio on November 7, 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.*