# Cat Bird! vs Glitch

The clearest difference is ads: Glitch at none against Cat Bird!'s shown. Glitch also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 16 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). Cat Bird!'s advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Bird! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Glitch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cat Bird! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Bird! has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, 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 67% of Glitch's.

Cat Bird! ships an update every 16 months, Glitch every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Bird! | Glitch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-bird/id1213493742/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitch-action-platformer/id6502897242/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raiyumi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097595977) | [Anuj Mishra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647300543) |

## 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


### Glitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitch-action-platformer/id6502897242)

Embark on a thrilling action platformer adventure filled with mind-bending puzzles and fast-paced combat. Navigate intricate levels, overcome enemies, and uncover a mysterious world. Collect power-ups and upgrades to customize your gameplay and conquer challenging boss battles.

**Highlights:** Innovative puzzle mechanics, Action-packed platforming, Stunning visuals, Engaging storyline, Epic boss battles, Power-ups and upgrades, Multiple levels and worlds

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Bird! free?

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

### Is Glitch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cat Bird! or Glitch?

Cat Bird! is rated higher. Cat Bird! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Glitch averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cat Bird! or Glitch have ads?

Cat Bird! shows ads; Glitch does not.

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

Cat Bird! ships an update every 16 months, and Glitch every 4 months. Most recently, Cat Bird! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Glitch 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.*