# Kittens Game vs 8

The clearest difference is rating: Kittens Game at 4.5 against 8's 4.3. Kittens Game also leads on ratings volume (324 vs 30) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Kittens Game costs $2.99 and 8 $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Kittens Game holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kittens Game has 324 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Kittens Game's written reviews are positive against 59% of 8's.

Kittens Game ships an update every 4 months, 8 every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kittens Game | 8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (324 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kittens-game/id1198099725/reviews)** | [4.3 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-bit-farm/id1201152224/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **324** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **66.9% of reviews** | 59.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | — |
| Size | 22 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitrii Popov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198099724) | [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233) |

## What reviewers say

### Kittens Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kittens-game/id1198099725)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Paid · Strategy, #87 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Manage a growing village of kittens in this text-based simulation game. Gather resources, research technologies, and expand your settlement. This old-school experience is free of ads and micro-transactions.

**Highlights:** Village simulation, Resource management, Technology research, Text-based gameplay, Kitten management

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Captivating gameplay
- 👍 Engrossing incremental game
- 💡 Impressive depth and complexity
- 🚀 Rewarding progression
- 👍 Minimal UI, focus on gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy UI, screen jumping
- 🐛 Inconsistent save/load behavior
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on newer devices
- 🐛 Broken or underperforming features
- 🔋 Slow progression can be tedious

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing buttons and UI elements
- Progress loss or reset when switching apps
- Broken or non-functional features (e.g. solar farms)
- Compatibility issues on iPhone X and newer devices

**Requested features**

- Bulk crafting/upgrading options
- Ability to disable pollution mechanics
- Better UI optimization for larger screens
- Vibration/notification support for events
- More detailed analytics and tracking


### 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-bit-farm/id1201152224)

Manage a farm, raise livestock, and grow crops to attract visitors and win contests. Expand your fields, hire staff, and decorate your farm to increase its appeal. Participate in festivals and aim for top rankings.

**Highlights:** Livestock management, Crop cultivation, Farm expansion, Staff hiring, Agritourism, Contest participation, Facility placement combos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kittens Game free?

Kittens Game costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 8 free?

8 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Kittens Game or 8?

Kittens Game is rated higher. Kittens Game averages 4.5 out of 5 from 324 ratings, while 8 averages 4.3 from 30 ratings.

### Do Kittens Game or 8 have ads?

Neither Kittens Game nor 8 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kittens Game or 8?

Kittens Game ships an update every 4 months, and 8 every 7 months. Most recently, Kittens Game was updated on October 24, 2026 and 8 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.*