Comparison

Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever vs Cats vs Pickles

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

Head to head
About

Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever

Experience a collection of intentionally terrible mini-games featuring the iconic Grumpy Cat. Unlock new characters, share memes, and compete for high scores with friends. Enjoy a unique soundtrack while playing.

Highlights
  • Awful mini-games
  • Unlock Grumpy Cat characters
  • iMessage stickers
  • Share Grumpy Cat memes
  • High score challenges
  • Chiptune music
Features
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Grumpy Cat’s 1st official mobile game is here! It's the WORST-GAME-YOU-WILL-EVER-PLAY. Features: * Play awful mini games starring: Grumpy Cat * Unlock Grumpy Cat characters and use them as stickers in iMessage * Share Grumpy Cat memes * Get high scores and challenge your friends * Groovy chiptune music by Maxo

About

Cats vs Pickles

Control a pickle and dodge falling objects in this fun, addictive game. Avoid obstacles like yarn balls and plants across over 100 levels. Unlock turbo mode for even faster gameplay.

Highlights
  • Easy-to-learn controls
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Dodge falling obstacles
  • Over 100 levels
  • Unlock turbo mode
  • Variety of locations
Features
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Easy-to-learn controls and addictive gameplay! Control a dodgin’ dill and avoid falling objects dropped by adorable cats who just can’t chill! Keep your pickle from getting crushed until time is up to win a level! Avoid obstacles (balls of yarn, can of sardines, potted plants! Oh my!) Survive a variety of stunning locations, from the inside of a refrigerator to a tropical beach! Over 100 levels is just the beginning! Unlock turbo mode for hours and hours of additional play! The higher the turbo level, the faster the action!

Screenshots

Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever4 screens
Cats vs Pickles4 screens

Verdict

The call

Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever and Cats vs Pickles both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Cats vs Pickles's written reviews are positive against 52% of Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever's. Cats vs Pickles also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Cats vs Pickles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 4.7 for Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever against 4.8 for Cats vs Pickles. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16K and 6.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever's written reviews are positive against 91% of Cats vs Pickles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever ships an update monthly, Cats vs Pickles every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever versus Cats vs Pickles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrumpy Cat's Worst Game EverCats vs Pickles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (16K ratings)4.8 (6.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.7% of reviews91.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16K — better6.2K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB496 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucky Kat StudiosCepia LLC

Customer experience

Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever

All ratings15,660 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews520 reviews
Positive51.7%
Neutral9.6%
Negative38.7%

Cats vs Pickles

All ratings6,060 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews219 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.6%

User reviews

Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🐱 Grumpy Cat-themed content
  • 💰 Fair monetization with no paywalls
  • 📱 Works offline

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Glitchy mini-games
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Inaccessible iMessage stickers

Cats vs Pickles

From 6.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😍 Cute and fun game
  • 👍 Addictive and challenging gameplay
  • 🎨 Unique and creative concept
  • 🎮 Enjoyable for all ages
  • 🧸 Tie-in with popular plush toys

Room to improve

  • 💸 Frequent and intrusive ads
  • 🤖 Inappropriate ad content
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🕹️ Difficulty level can be frustrating

Bugs and requests

Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Puzzle mini-game not functioning properly
  • Plate cleaning mini-game issues
  • Inconsistent app behavior across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More frequent updates and new content
  • Ability to play any mini-game on demand
  • Improved performance and stability

Cats vs Pickles

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game randomly stops working
  • Paid ad-removal feature doesn't work as expected
  • Difficulty level spikes unexpectedly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow playing as a cat instead of a pickle
  • Add more levels and pickle/cat varieties
  • Implement an 'easy mode' for younger players
  • Improve ad-free experience for paid users

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever

One-time5
  • Coin Pack 1$0.99
  • Unlock iMessage Stickers$0.99
  • Remove ads$1.99
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  • Coin Pack 2$2.99
  • Coin Pack 3$3.99
1 purchases

Cats vs Pickles

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever free?
Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cats vs Pickles free?
Cats vs Pickles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever or Cats vs Pickles?
Cats vs Pickles is rated higher. Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Cats vs Pickles averages 4.8 from 6.2K ratings.
Do Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever or Cats vs Pickles have ads?
Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever shows ads; Cats vs Pickles does not.
Which is updated more often, Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever or Cats vs Pickles?
Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever ships an update monthly, and Cats vs Pickles every 3 weeks. Most recently, Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cats vs Pickles on November 3, 2026.

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