# Laser Pointer for Dogs vs Games for Cats!

The clearest difference is update cadence: Games for Cats! at every 3 weeks against Laser Pointer for Dogs's every 6 months. Games for Cats! also leads on ratings volume (6.4K vs 302) and chart position (#96 vs unranked). Laser Pointer for Dogs's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Laser Pointer for Dogs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Games for Cats! sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for Laser Pointer for Dogs against 3.5 for Games for Cats!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Games for Cats! has 6.4K ratings behind it against 302, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Laser Pointer for Dogs's written reviews are positive against 17% of Games for Cats!'s.

Laser Pointer for Dogs ships an update every 6 months, Games for Cats! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Laser Pointer for Dogs | Games for Cats! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-pointer-for-dogs/id1230479075/reviews) | **[3.5 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/games-for-cats/id1394742877/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 302 | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **21.4% of reviews** | 16.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#96** |
| Size | 102 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Astrologic Games LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164665798) | [Matas Cuplinskas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517098197) |

## What reviewers say

### Laser Pointer for Dogs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-pointer-for-dogs/id1230479075)

Engage your dog with a virtual laser pointer that moves randomly across your screen. Includes fun mini-games like "Dog Run" and "Dogs vs Rabbit" for added entertainment.

**Highlights:** Virtual laser pointer for dogs, Randomly moving paths, Dog Run mini-game, Dogs vs Rabbit mini-game, Multiple pointer styles, New backgrounds

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Some dogs do engage with the laser animation
- 😄 Entertaining for humans to watch their pets react
- 🎯 Functional app that works as designed for engaged pets
- 🐱 Works better for cats than dogs
- 🎨 Multiple game modes and backgrounds available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout the app experience
- ⏸️ Unskippable ads blocking gameplay
- 🚫 Most dogs show no interest or engagement
- 😕 False advertising about laser functionality
- 📱 App crashes and freezes issues

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on startup with ads
- Cannot exit ads after 30 seconds
- Grey screen display issue
- App crashes when selecting options
- Ads prevent game from starting

**Requested features**

- Real laser pointer functionality from camera
- Option to disable or reduce ads
- Sound toggle/mute button
- Screen lock feature to prevent accidental app closure
- Different game types beyond laser-based gameplay


### Games for Cats!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/games-for-cats/id1394742877)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Engage your feline friend with a collection of interactive games designed to mimic prey. Watch your cat chase virtual mice, fish, birds, and laser pointers, earning points as they play. Offers a free version with optional premium features via subscription.

**Highlights:** Six interactive cat games, Chase virtual prey (mouse, fish, bird, laser), Score tracking for catches, Exciting sounds, 2x prey feature, Suitable for dogs too

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all modes & remove ads | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlock all modes & remove ads | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlock all modes & remove ads! | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlock the Mouse! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Fly! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Fish! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Squirrel! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Bird! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all modes & remove ads | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐱 Cats love the game
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Good for kittens and active cats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for additional games
- 📺 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🤔 Cats not interested in the game
- 🐛 Buggy and freezes often
- 🔍 Unclear pricing and unlocking process

**Reported bugs**

- Accidental purchases due to poor UI
- Incompatibility issues on certain devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More free game modes
- Ability to customize game settings
- Improved cat-friendly UI and controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Laser Pointer for Dogs free?

Laser Pointer for Dogs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Games for Cats! free?

Games for Cats! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Laser Pointer for Dogs or Games for Cats!?

Games for Cats! is rated higher. Laser Pointer for Dogs averages 3.4 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while Games for Cats! averages 3.5 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do Laser Pointer for Dogs or Games for Cats! have ads?

Both Laser Pointer for Dogs and Games for Cats! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Laser Pointer for Dogs or Games for Cats!?

Laser Pointer for Dogs ships an update every 6 months, and Games for Cats! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Laser Pointer for Dogs was updated on October 24, 2026 and Games for Cats! on October 26, 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.*