# Tiny Gladiators vs Cat'n'Robot

Tiny Gladiators and Cat'n'Robot both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Tiny Gladiators's written reviews are positive against 81% of Cat'n'Robot's. Tiny Gladiators also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 11.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Gladiators sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Cat'n'Robot sells 11 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 Tiny Gladiators against 4.7 for Cat'n'Robot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Tiny Gladiators's written reviews are positive against 81% of Cat'n'Robot's.

Tiny Gladiators ships an update every 2 weeks, Cat'n'Robot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Gladiators | Cat'n'Robot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-gladiators/id1162024432/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catnrobot-idle-defense/id1373663771/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | **91.6% of reviews** | 81.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 224 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BoomBit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045926022) | [Dino Go Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187534072) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Gladiators

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-gladiators/id1162024432)

Embark on a quest for vengeance in this action RPG fighting game. Explore diverse regions, battle powerful enemies and bosses, and upgrade your character with new skills and gear. Challenge other players online or test your mettle in the high-risk Survival Tower.

**Highlights:** Action-packed fighting gameplay, RPG character progression, Explore 4 distinct regions, Online multiplayer battles, Survival Tower mode, Dozens of unique gear pieces, Leaderboards and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Diamonds Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Smart Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Diamonds Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Diamonds Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Souls Pack 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Diamonds Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Genuinely amazing game
- ⭐ Great game
- ⭐ Awesome game
- ⭐ Fun and addictive
- ⭐ Nostalgic and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs with extra levels
- 🐛 Issues with character customization and progression
- 💰 Potential pay-to-win elements
- 🔍 Lack of updates and new content

**Reported bugs**

- Extra levels not registering as completed
- Inability to claim rewards from extra levels
- Infinite loading screens and crashes
- Character data not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Add more classes and character customization options
- Improve the clan and PvP systems
- Increase rewards and progression for extra levels
- Provide more frequent updates and new content


### Cat'n'Robot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catnrobot-idle-defense/id1373663771)

Command a growing army of cat warriors and powerful robots to defend your kingdom from monsters. Strategize with unique gadgets, mighty heroes, and various unit types to overcome epic battles and reclaim castles. Engage in online PvP, clan wars, and challenging quests.

**Highlights:** Unique gadgets with special abilities, Upgradeable archers and mighty heroes, Diverse creeps and bosses to defeat, Castle conquering and reclaiming, Equipment crafting system, Quest and fame system, Online PvP, Arena, and Clan War

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Early Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chest Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hero Sharkice | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🤖 Unique cat-themed tower defense concept
- 💡 Interesting gadgets and upgrades
- 👍 Great for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Account and progress issues (bans, resets, etc.)
- 💰 Monetization concerns (ads, in-app purchases)
- 🔧 Unclear mechanics and lack of instructions
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Cheating detection issues leading to bans
- Progress and data loss
- Freezing and crashing on certain actions
- Inconsistent or broken in-game mechanics
- Compatibility problems on some devices

**Requested features**

- More content and updates
- Improved account management and data transfer
- Reduced ads and better monetization model
- Additional gameplay modes and features
- Better tutorial and in-game explanations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Gladiators free?

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

### Is Cat'n'Robot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Gladiators or Cat'n'Robot?

Tiny Gladiators is rated higher. Tiny Gladiators averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Cat'n'Robot averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Tiny Gladiators or Cat'n'Robot have ads?

Both Tiny Gladiators and Cat'n'Robot show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Gladiators or Cat'n'Robot?

Tiny Gladiators ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cat'n'Robot every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Gladiators was updated on October 1, 2026 and Cat'n'Robot on October 2, 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.*