# Cat Evolution vs Simon's Cat

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Evolution | Simon's Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-evolution-kitty-fusion/id1126539920/reviews) | **[4.9 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-crunch-time/id1239458501/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.1K | **53K** |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 162 MB | 479 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [Tactile Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400704108) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-evolution-kitty-fusion/id1126539920)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| instant coins doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with some diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| ads removal | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with more diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| big pack of rubies | $4.99 | one-time |
| income doubler | $5.99 | one-time |
| pack with plenty of diamonds | $6.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle with discount | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-crunch-time/id1239458501)

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:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kitten Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kitten Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Open Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treat Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $11.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Purrfect Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*