Comparison

Simon's Cat vs Magic Shop Idle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simon's Cat

Connect colorful treats to solve match-3 puzzles and help Simon's Cat recover stolen cookies. Battle villains, use power-ups, and explore charming locations in this delightful puzzle adventure.

Highlights
  • Connect treats to create combos
  • Hundreds of match-3 levels
  • Battle snack-stealing villains
  • Use purrfect power-ups
  • Play with friends
  • Exciting seasonal events
Features
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The tasty treats have vanished, and only Simon’s Cat can bring them back! The mischievous crow has swiped all the cookies, and now it’s up to you to connect treats, combine colors, and complete match-3 puzzles in this adorable puzzle game. Join Simon’s Cat, Maisy, Chloe, and Jazz on a delightful journey through charming locations in Simon’s Cat Crunch Time. Solve fun and challenging match-3 levels, fight off tricky villains, and uncover exciting seasonal surprises along the way! Pawsome Features: Simple & Addictive Gameplay – Match and connect treats to create powerful combos! Hundreds of Levels – Explore crunch time challenges and unlock new adventures. Fight Off Villains – Beat Sir Royston the Pug, Mr. Potts, and other snack-stealing troublemakers! Purrfect Power-Ups – Use special boosters to boom through obstacles and complete tricky puzzles! Play with Friends – Join a team, compare scores, and challenge your friends to see who can beat the most levels! Exciting Events – Discover limited-time challenges and treasure-filled surprises! With regular updates, new levels, and adorable animations, there’s always something fresh in Simon’s Cat Crunch Time! Play now and enjoy a cat-puzzle game full of tasty treats and endless fun!

About

Magic Shop Idle

Build and manage your own magic shop, starting from a small establishment and growing it into a bustling retail destination. Upgrade your shop's layout, equipment, and decor to attract more wizard customers and maximize profits.

Highlights
  • Build shop from scratch
  • Upgrade equipment
  • Decorate interior
  • Increase customer traffic
  • Expand shop space
  • Develop shop layout
Features
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Magic Shop Idle Build your magic shop from scratch and turn it into a magnet for wizards! Buy shelves, install cash registers, add decor, and expand the space to attract more customers and increase profits. Every upgrade makes the shop more beautiful, efficient, and profitable. - Develop the layout - Upgrade equipment - Decorate the interior - Increase customer traffic From a small shop to a grand magical shopping mall!

Screenshots

Simon's Cat4 screens
Magic Shop Idle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Shop Idle at none against Simon's Cat's 10. Simon's Cat's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (53K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simon's Cat sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Magic Shop Idle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Simon's Cat against 5.0 for Magic Shop Idle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simon's Cat has 53K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simon's Cat ships an update monthly, Magic Shop Idle every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Simon's Cat versus Magic Shop Idle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimon's CatMagic Shop Idle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (53K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings53K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size479 MB139 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTactile Games LimitedAndrei Bolovintsev

Bugs and requests

Simon's Cat

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Ads not registering properly
  • Incorrect scoring and progress tracking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Daily login bonus
  • More variety in levels and challenges
  • Option to disable ads
  • Improved progression system

Magic Shop Idle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Simon's Cat

One-time10
  • Welcome Pack$0.99
  • Stack of Coins$1.99
  • Kitten Bundle$1.99
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  • Kitten Bundle$3.99
  • Open Piggy Bank$3.99
  • Special Offer$6.99
  • Pile of Coins$9.99
  • Treat Bundle$9.99
  • Bag of Coins$19.99
  • Purrfect Bundle$19.99
None

Magic Shop Idle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simon's Cat free?
Simon's Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Shop Idle free?
Magic Shop Idle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simon's Cat or Magic Shop Idle?
Magic Shop Idle is rated higher. Simon's Cat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 53K ratings, while Magic Shop Idle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Simon's Cat or Magic Shop Idle have ads?
Neither Simon's Cat nor Magic Shop Idle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simon's Cat or Magic Shop Idle?
Simon's Cat ships an update monthly, and Magic Shop Idle every 8 months. Most recently, Simon's Cat was updated on November 11, 2026 and Magic Shop Idle on November 9, 2026.

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