# Cat Evolution vs Sailor Cats

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cat Evolution at every 10 days against Sailor Cats's every 2 months. Sailor Cats's advantage is review sentiment (95% vs 82%) and ratings volume (35K vs 8.1K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sailor Cats sells 10 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 4.8 for Sailor Cats. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.1K and 35K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Cat Evolution's written reviews are positive against 95% of Sailor Cats's.

Cat Evolution ships an update every 10 days, Sailor Cats every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Evolution | Sailor Cats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-evolution-kitty-fusion/id1126539920/reviews)** | [4.8 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailor-cats/id1349339503/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8.1K | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | **95.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [Platonic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/980909625) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Evolution

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

Combine adorable kitties to evolve them into increasingly bizarre and exotic forms. Explore different stages, discover new species, and uncover a mind-blowing story with multiple endings. This game blends elements of merging, clicker, and 2048 gameplay.

**Highlights:** Combine cats to create new creatures, Discover various cat species and stages, Incremental clicker gameplay, Multiple possible endings, Doodle-like illustrations, In-game currency for buying creatures

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| 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)


### Sailor Cats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailor-cats/id1349339503)

Embark on a relaxing fishing adventure with adorable cats. Collect treasures, dress up your feline friends in over 150 costumes, and upgrade your boats. Discover new worlds and learn about historical objects through fun relics.

**Highlights:** One-tap collecting gameplay, Collect over 150 kigurumis, Upgrade boats, Discover new worlds and creatures, Collect 200 historical relics, Seasonal events and updates

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Shells! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Resources Pack! | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Shells! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bait Pack! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shells and Baits Pack! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Islands Pack! | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Membership! | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Shells! | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Shells! | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐱 Cute and adorable cats
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Easy to earn in-game currency
- 💖 Kawaii art style and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Expensive upgrades and costumes
- 🕰️ Long wait times for repairs and bottle openings

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working properly
- Relics not registering when caught
- Costume menu causing crashes

**Requested features**

- More islands and areas to explore
- Ability to trade or sell duplicate costumes
- Easier way to obtain shells
- Additional mini-games or activities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Evolution free?

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

### Is Sailor Cats free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cat Evolution or Sailor Cats?

Cat Evolution is rated higher. Cat Evolution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Sailor Cats averages 4.8 from 35K ratings.

### Do Cat Evolution or Sailor Cats have ads?

Both Cat Evolution and Sailor Cats show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Evolution or Sailor Cats?

Cat Evolution ships an update every 10 days, and Sailor Cats every 2 months. Most recently, Cat Evolution was updated on November 9, 2026 and Sailor Cats on November 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.*