# Pop Cat vs Simon's Cat

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simon's Cat at every 4 weeks against Pop Cat's every 9 months. Simon's Cat also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 221) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Pop Cat's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 62%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pop Cat sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Simon's Cat sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simon's Cat holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simon's Cat has 31K ratings behind it against 221, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Pop Cat's written reviews are positive against 62% of Simon's Cat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pop Cat ships an update every 9 months, Simon's Cat every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pop Cat | Simon's Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-cat/id1242825167/reviews) | **[4.9 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-pop-time/id1340819732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 221 | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 61.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 630 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Zhenglang Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/492012994) | [Tactile Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400704108) |

## What reviewers say

### Pop Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-cat/id1242825167)

An addictive puzzle game where you tap matching cat tiles to clear them. Train your brain and relax with over 1000 puzzles. No time limits, just blast cats to reach target scores.

**Highlights:** Tap matching cat tiles, No time limit, Reach target scores, New bubble blocks with 5 cat styles, Magic fish power-up

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 28 Gold Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 24 Gold Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 140 Gold Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 420 Gold Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 320 Gold Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 920 Gold Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 720 Gold Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3050 Gold Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2400 Gold Coins | $49.99 | one-time |


### Simon's Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-pop-time/id1340819732)

Embark on a bubble-popping adventure to rescue adorable critters trapped in a bubbly mess. Solve thousands of colorful puzzles, use special power-ups, and enjoy vibrant animations in this fun and addictive game.

**Highlights:** Match bubbles to free critters, Thousands of colorful levels, Unique puzzle challenges, Special power-ups, Vibrant animations, Play offline

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quick Refill | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Quick Refill Tier 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank Open | $3.99 | one-time |
| Kitten Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Simon's Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treat Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Cute and whimsical graphics
- 💡 Variety of levels and challenges
- 🚀 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Generous with free rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Inconsistent scoring system
- 🔒 Forced Facebook integration
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Bubbles not popping correctly
- Game freezing on level transition
- Rewards not being properly credited

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings for casual and hardcore players
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Ability to earn more coins through gameplay
- Better explanation of game mechanics and scoring


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pop Cat free?

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

### Is Simon's Cat free?

Simon's Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pop Cat or Simon's Cat?

Simon's Cat is rated higher. Pop Cat averages 4.5 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while Simon's Cat averages 4.9 from 31K ratings.

### Do Pop Cat or Simon's Cat have ads?

Neither Pop Cat nor Simon's Cat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pop Cat or Simon's Cat?

Pop Cat ships an update every 9 months, and Simon's Cat every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pop Cat was updated on October 29, 2026 and Simon's Cat on November 1, 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.*