# Cat vs Apprentice Witch Match 3

The clearest difference is rating: Apprentice Witch Match 3 at 4.6 against Cat's 4.0. Apprentice Witch Match 3 also leads on ratings volume (87 vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Cat's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Apprentice Witch Match 3 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Apprentice Witch Match 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apprentice Witch Match 3 has 87 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

Cat ships an update every 3 weeks, Apprentice Witch Match 3 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat | Apprentice Witch Match 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-climb/id1088624324/reviews) | **[4.6 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apprentice-witch-match-3/id1356467692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **87** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Gyurko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080223147) | [One Up Games Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348244383) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-climb/id1088624324)

Guide a cat through magical lands, collecting treats to unlock new feline friends and vibrant environments. Experience a charming adventure with simple, engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Cat climbing gameplay, Treat collection, Unlockable cats, New Dreamlands to explore, Simple controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2500 Treats | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Treats | $1.99 | one-time |


### Apprentice Witch Match 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apprentice-witch-match-3/id1356467692)

Embark on a magical puzzle adventure as a beginner witch collecting enchanted ingredients. This game features unique match-3 mechanics with distinct rules for day, night, and graveyard levels, offering hundreds of challenging puzzles.

**Highlights:** Unique match-3 mechanics for different times of day, Hundreds of unique puzzle levels, Variety of boosters and powerups, Challenging obstacles like frozen items and spellbooks, Social features with Facebook connect and leaderboards, Bewitched graphics and sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Magic Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Magic Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 Magic Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Magic Gems | $25.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat free?

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

### Is Apprentice Witch Match 3 free?

Apprentice Witch Match 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cat or Apprentice Witch Match 3?

Apprentice Witch Match 3 is rated higher. Cat averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Apprentice Witch Match 3 averages 4.6 from 87 ratings.

### Do Cat or Apprentice Witch Match 3 have ads?

Apprentice Witch Match 3 shows ads; Cat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cat or Apprentice Witch Match 3?

Cat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Apprentice Witch Match 3 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cat was updated on October 14, 2026 and Apprentice Witch Match 3 on October 10, 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.*