# Cat Bird! vs Idle Rancher

The clearest difference is rating: Cat Bird! at 4.4 against Idle Rancher's 3.3. Cat Bird! also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 42%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 59). Idle Rancher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Bird! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Idle Rancher asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cat Bird! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Bird! has 1.5K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Cat Bird!'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Idle Rancher's.

Cat Bird! ships an update every 16 months, Idle Rancher every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Bird! | Idle Rancher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-bird/id1213493742/reviews)** | [3.3 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-rancher/id1483562811/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raiyumi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097595977) | [REALITY SQUARED GAME CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089468219) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Bird!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-bird/id1213493742)

Embark on a challenging platform adventure as a cute cat bird on an epic quest to return home. Navigate through unique worlds filled with obstacles, enemies, and guardians. Test your skills across numerous levels with stunning pixel art and competitive features.

**Highlights:** Over 40 challenging levels, 3 Epic bosses, Stylish pixel art graphics, Achievements and Leaderboards, Time Trial mode, ReplayKit support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and charming visuals
- 🎮 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and sound design
- 💎 High-quality, polished game
- 🕹️ Simple and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty spikes in later levels
- 🔍 Crowns/secrets can be hard to find
- 🔍 Frustrating difficulty at times
- 🔍 Controls can feel imprecise
- 📺 Intrusive ad placement

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after ads
- Controls glitch and stop working
- Screen orientation issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds
- Customizable player skins
- Level editor and community
- Multiplayer mode
- Checkpoint/progress saving


### Idle Rancher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-rancher/id1483562811)

Become a wealthy alpaca rancher by starting your own farm. Discover new crops, earn coins, and build a vast ranch empire. Manage your farm to produce delicious treats and upgrade your facilities.

**Highlights:** Start your own alpaca ranch, Discover and plant various crops, Earn coins and upgrade your ranch, Produce delicious ice cream and treats, Build the biggest ranch empire

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Adorable art style
- 😊 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Interesting trivia questions
- ✨ Cute food designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads not working
- 🐛 Videos not playable
- 🐛 Chest screen unclosable
- 🐛 Game softlocks
- 🐛 Progress lost after crash

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot watch ads to get rewards
- Videos for rewards are not playable
- Cannot exit chest screen after opening
- Game softlocks when opening chests
- Progress lost after app crash/reinstall

**Requested features**

- Fix ads not working
- Fix chest screen bug
- Add more crops
- Add in-app purchases
- Allow ad rewards without ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Bird! free?

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

### Is Idle Rancher free?

Idle Rancher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cat Bird! or Idle Rancher?

Cat Bird! is rated higher. Cat Bird! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Idle Rancher averages 3.3 from 59 ratings.

### Do Cat Bird! or Idle Rancher have ads?

Cat Bird! shows ads; Idle Rancher does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Bird! or Idle Rancher?

Cat Bird! ships an update every 16 months, and Idle Rancher every 5 days. Most recently, Cat Bird! was updated on November 2, 2026 and Idle Rancher on November 3, 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.*