Comparison

Cat Evolution vs Simon's Cat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cat Evolution

Combine cats to evolve them into unique and bizarre forms in this incremental clicker game. Discover new species, collect coins, and unlock various endings. It's a purr-fectly amusing experience for cat lovers.

Highlights
  • Combine cats to evolve
  • Discover curious and bizarre forms
  • Collect cat poop coins
  • Unlock different stages and species
  • Experience a mind-blowing story
  • Multiple possible endings
Features
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If you’re a cat person, we’ve got the PURR-fect game for you. Ok, maybe not, but we swear you’ll be a-MEOW-sed with this new PAW-some addition to your CAT-alogue. Well, if that’s not PURR-suasive enough, we don’t know what HISS. Just KITTEN! The most acclaimed animal on the Internet finally gained its own Evolution game. From the creators of the renowned Evolution series, comes the fluffiest of them all. CAT EVOLUTION! Combine cats to evolve them and discover their most curious, exotic and bizarre forms! FEATURING • Pantheon: a place for supreme beings to look down on us mortals and laugh at our misery • Impostors: watch out for impostors trying to steal the spotlight from the kittens HOW TO PLAY • Drag and drop similar cats to create new mysterious creatures • No need for a cat litter: use cat poop coins to buy new creatures and make even more money • Alternatively, fiercely tap a kitty to make coins pop when kittens poop HIGHLIGHTS • Different stages and many cat species to discover • A mind-blowing story yet untold • The unexpected mix of alpaca-like evolution, 2048 and incremental clicker games • Doodle-like illustrations • Various possible endings: find your destiny • No cats were harmed in the making of this game, only developers Say no to copy-CATS. Say yes to Cat Evolution! Disclaimer: While this App is completely free to play, some additional content can be purchased for real money in-game. If you do not want to use this feature, please turn off in-app purchases in your device's settings. Like our page on Facebook and be the first to know about our upcoming games and updates! http://fb.com/tappshq

About

Simon's Cat

Connect colorful treats to solve match-3 puzzles and help Simon's Cat recover stolen cookies. Battle villains, use power-ups, and explore charming locations in this delightful puzzle adventure.

Highlights
  • Connect treats to create combos
  • Hundreds of match-3 levels
  • Battle snack-stealing villains
  • Use purrfect power-ups
  • Play with friends
  • Exciting seasonal events
Features
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The tasty treats have vanished, and only Simon’s Cat can bring them back! The mischievous crow has swiped all the cookies, and now it’s up to you to connect treats, combine colors, and complete match-3 puzzles in this adorable puzzle game. Join Simon’s Cat, Maisy, Chloe, and Jazz on a delightful journey through charming locations in Simon’s Cat Crunch Time. Solve fun and challenging match-3 levels, fight off tricky villains, and uncover exciting seasonal surprises along the way! Pawsome Features: Simple & Addictive Gameplay – Match and connect treats to create powerful combos! Hundreds of Levels – Explore crunch time challenges and unlock new adventures. Fight Off Villains – Beat Sir Royston the Pug, Mr. Potts, and other snack-stealing troublemakers! Purrfect Power-Ups – Use special boosters to boom through obstacles and complete tricky puzzles! Play with Friends – Join a team, compare scores, and challenge your friends to see who can beat the most levels! Exciting Events – Discover limited-time challenges and treasure-filled surprises! With regular updates, new levels, and adorable animations, there’s always something fresh in Simon’s Cat Crunch Time! Play now and enjoy a cat-puzzle game full of tasty treats and endless fun!

Screenshots

Cat Evolution4 screens
Simon's Cat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Simon's Cat at none against Cat Evolution's shown. Simon's Cat also leads on ratings volume (53K vs 8.1K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Cat Evolution's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cat Evolution sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Simon's Cat sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cat Evolution against 4.9 for Simon's Cat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simon's Cat has 53K ratings behind it against 8.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Cat Evolution's written reviews are positive against 87% of Simon's Cat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cat Evolution ships an update every 10 days, Simon's Cat monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cat Evolution versus Simon's Cat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCat EvolutionSimon's Cat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8.1K ratings)4.9 (53K ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews87.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.1K53K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB479 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperTPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDATactile Games Limited

Customer experience

Cat Evolution

All ratings8,072 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews659 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative13.1%

Simon's Cat

All ratings53,091 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews1,936 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative8.5%

User reviews

Cat Evolution

From 8.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive game
  • 😻 Cute and amusing cat designs
  • 🚀 Fast progression and evolution
  • 💎 Ability to customize cats with hats

Room to improve

  • 🙄 Excessive ads that can crash the game
  • 🤔 Disappearing cat customizations after restarting
  • 🤯 Glitches with berry and tractor functionality

Simon's Cat

From 53K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Cute and fun graphics
  • 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
  • 🕰️ Relaxing time-killer
  • 🎁 Generous with free rewards
  • 👨‍💻 Responsive developers

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔁 Repetitive levels
  • 🤯 Extremely difficult later levels
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Misleading advertising

Bugs and requests

Cat Evolution

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes when watching certain ads
  • Purchased cats disappearing after crashes
  • Berries and tractor not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to save custom cat colors
  • Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
  • Improved crate opening experience (no need to tap individually)

Simon's Cat

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Ads not registering properly
  • Incorrect scoring and progress tracking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Daily login bonus
  • More variety in levels and challenges
  • Option to disable ads
  • Improved progression system

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Cat Evolution

One-time11
  • pack of rubies$1.99
  • instant coins doubler$1.99
  • pack with some diamonds$1.99
Show 8 more
  • pack of diamonds$1.99
  • ads removal$1.99
  • pack with more diamonds$3.99
  • big pack of rubies$4.99
  • income doubler$5.99
  • pack with plenty of diamonds$6.99
  • Trinket$6.99
  • starter bundle with discount$9.99
12 purchases

Simon's Cat

One-time12
  • Welcome Pack$0.99
  • Stack of Coins$1.99
  • Kitten Bundle$1.99
Show 9 more
  • Kitten Bundle$3.99
  • Open Piggy Bank$3.99
  • Special Offer$6.99
  • Pile of Coins$9.99
  • Treat Bundle$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Special Offer$11.99
  • Bag of Coins$19.99
  • Purrfect Bundle$19.99

Questions

Is Cat Evolution free?
Cat Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simon's Cat free?
Simon's Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cat Evolution or Simon's Cat?
Simon's Cat is rated higher. Cat Evolution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Simon's Cat averages 4.9 from 53K ratings.
Do Cat Evolution or Simon's Cat have ads?
Cat Evolution shows ads; Simon's Cat does not.
Which is updated more often, Cat Evolution or Simon's Cat?
Cat Evolution ships an update every 10 days, and Simon's Cat monthly. Most recently, Cat Evolution was updated on October 25, 2026 and Simon's Cat on October 24, 2026.

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