# Chill Panda vs Cat Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Cat Simulator at 4.9 against Chill Panda's 4.1. Cat Simulator also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 46%) and ratings volume (19K vs 17). Chill Panda's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chill Panda sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Cat Simulator sells 29 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cat Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Simulator has 19K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Chill Panda's written reviews are positive against 77% of Cat Simulator's.

Chill Panda ships an update every 2 weeks, Cat Simulator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chill Panda | Cat Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chill-panda/id1184256407/reviews) | **[4.9 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-simulator-my-pets/id6462423140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 486 MB | 359 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Onteca](https://appshunter.io/developer/334419871) | [LLP Take Top Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664783937) |

## What reviewers say

### Chill Panda

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chill-panda/id1184256407)

This game helps children manage feelings of fear and worry through engaging activities and puzzles. Players guide a panda character on an island adventure, completing quests and filling a "Well of Wellbeing" to promote relaxation and life skills.

**Highlights:** Fill the Well of Wellbeing, Help villagers with farming, Catch fireflies using senses, Create artwork for decoration, Earn coins for home customization, Release energy with beach activities, Personalize character wardrobe

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Monthly Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |


### Cat Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-simulator-my-pets/id6462423140)

Experience life as a cat, collecting and nurturing adorable kittens. Interact with your pets through a unique talking feature, fulfilling their individual desires and responsibilities. Build a loving home and discover the joys of pet ownership in this engaging simulator.

**Highlights:** Collect and nurture stray kittens, Interactive talking feature, Fulfill unique kitten desires, Build a home for your pets, Experience pet ownership responsibilities

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

**In-app purchases (29)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Meme constructor | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Automatic drinker | $0.99 | one-time |
| Automatic tray | $0.99 | one-time |
| Automatic feeder | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kitten island | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack with cats "Memes" | $1.99 | one-time |
| A small pack of tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| A small pack of park tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| A small pack of hearts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Googoogaga Cat | $2.99 | one-time |
| A medium pack of tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tun Tun Tun Sakhur | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ballerina Capuccina | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack with cats "Memes" | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bombordiro crocodile | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tralalero cat | $3.99 | one-time |
| A medium pack of quadrocoins | $3.99 | one-time |
| A medium pack of park tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| A medium pack of hearts | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bonus No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack with cats "Memes" | $4.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| A big pack of tickets | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack with cats "Halloween" | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack with cats "Memes" | $9.99 | one-time |
| A big pack of park tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| A big pack of hearts | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack with cats "Memes" | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐱 Cute and adorable cats
- 🎮 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 🩷 Relaxing and stress-relieving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔑 Difficulty finding keys to unlock areas
- 🐱 Cats teleporting and disappearing
- 🤕 Throwing cats instead of gently putting them down
- 💸 Too many ads interrupting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Cats getting stuck in furniture or walls
- Inability to interact with stuck cats
- Disappearance of adopted cats

**Requested features**

- Add ability to customize house decor
- Implement a 'put down' button instead of throwing cats
- Increase space for more cats
- Add kittens and ability to breed cats
- Introduce a fox or other animal companion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chill Panda free?

Chill Panda is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cat Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chill Panda or Cat Simulator?

Cat Simulator is rated higher. Chill Panda averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Cat Simulator averages 4.9 from 19K ratings.

### Do Chill Panda or Cat Simulator have ads?

Cat Simulator shows ads; Chill Panda does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chill Panda or Cat Simulator?

Chill Panda ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cat Simulator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chill Panda was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cat Simulator on November 1, 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.*