Comparison

Cat Dash! vs Runner Cat

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

Head to head
About

Cat Dash!

Guide a cat through challenging levels to reach delicious rice. This game features simple swipe controls and 24 unique stages filled with various gimmicks and obstacles. New stages may be added through future updates.

Highlights
  • Swipe to move
  • 24 challenging stages
  • Obstacle navigation
  • Gimmick-filled levels
  • Potential for future stage updates
Features
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It is a game that leads a cat to rice. Easy to operate! Just swipe and move the green box. There are 24 stages. Can you capture a lot of gimmicks? Stages may be added by updates even after distribution. Let's overcome various obstacles and eat delicious rice!

About

Runner Cat

Features
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A simple yet addictive jumping game where cats jump over obstacles and enemies! It's even more fun with various cute cat characters, various obstacles, and enemies! ▶ Main Features Various cat characters - Choose the cat you want from various styles of cute cats! Endless jumping action - Jump over obstacles, avoid enemies, and go further! Simple yet challenging gameplay - Easy to play for anyone, but you'll need reflexes to challenge for high scores! Various obstacles and enemies - In addition to simple obstacles, challenging enemies are waiting for you! ▶ How to play the game Tap the screen to make the cat jump! The farther you avoid obstacles and enemies, the higher your score! Collect coins to unlock new cats! Go on a jumping adventure with a cute cat!

Screenshots

Cat Dash!4 screens
Runner Cat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cat Dash! at none against Runner Cat's 1. Runner Cat's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 41 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Runner Cat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cat Dash! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cat Dash! ships an update every 41 months, Runner Cat every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Cat Dash! versus Runner Cat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCat Dash!Runner Cat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkume toruHUJIN SHIN

In-app purchases

None

Cat Dash!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Runner Cat

One-time1
  • Buy 2,000 Coins$0.99

Questions

Is Cat Dash! free?
Cat Dash! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Runner Cat free?
Runner Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cat Dash! or Runner Cat have ads?
Both Cat Dash! and Runner Cat show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cat Dash! or Runner Cat?
Cat Dash! ships an update every 41 months, and Runner Cat every 5 months. Most recently, Cat Dash! was updated on July 4, 2026 and Runner Cat on September 14, 2026.

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