Comparison

Pop Cat vs PopStar

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

Head to head
About

Pop Cat

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
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Pop Cat from LinkDesks Inc. is an addictive pop cats puzzle game! Join millions now in the best pop cat game ever! Pop cats are designed for both kids & adults! Training your brain while relaxing in boring time! Enjoy this superior pop bubble cat game! Pop Cat! Cats are in a mess~~~~~ Blast them and win !!! ------------------------------------ Features of pop bubble puzzle cat game: - With all new experiences & design! - New Bubble Blocks - 5 Styles of Cats. How to play pop bubble puzzle cat game: - Tap two or more bubble blocks of the same cats! - There is no time limit! Reach the target points of the stage. - Magic fish can help you to change the color of cats. ----------------------- How to play pop bubble cat game: Very simple to play! Just tap! 4000 points in one stage: star of pop cat game. 5000 points in one stage: super star of pop cat game. 6000 points in one stage: super super star of pop cat game. More than millions of players & 1000+ puzzles are waiting for you in Pop Cat! Email:  popcat@linkdesks.com

About

PopStar

Features
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PopStar-Next is a focused star-clearing puzzle game built for quick sessions and thoughtful play. Tap groups of matching stars to clear the board, earn points, and work toward each level's target score. Bigger groups score more, and every move changes the board as stars fall and columns collapse. Plan ahead, keep the board open, and look for the chain that leaves you with the best finish. Features: * 500 bundled levels across five worlds * Clean portrait play designed for iPhone * Colorful glossy star tiles with satisfying board movement * Target scores, remaining-tile tracking, and best-score progress * Sound and haptic feedback settings * Offline-friendly level bank for consistent replayable challenges Whether you want a calm puzzle break or a higher-score challenge, PopStar-Next gives you a simple rule set with plenty of room for strategy.

Screenshots

Pop Cat4 screens
PopStar3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PopStar at none against Pop Cat's 10. PopStar also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 9 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. Pop Cat sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. PopStar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pop Cat ships an update every 9 months, PopStar every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pop Cat versus PopStar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPop CatPopStar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (221 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings221 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Zhenglang Technology Co., Ltd.科明 谢

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Pop Cat

One-time9
  • 28 Gold Coins$0.99
  • 24 Gold Coins$0.99
  • 140 Gold Coins2 variants$4.99
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  • 420 Gold Coins$9.99
  • 320 Gold Coins$9.99
  • 920 Gold Coins$19.99
  • 720 Gold Coins$19.99
  • 3050 Gold Coins$49.99
  • 2400 Gold Coins$49.99
None

PopStar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pop Cat free?
Pop Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PopStar free?
PopStar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pop Cat or PopStar have ads?
Neither Pop Cat nor PopStar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pop Cat or PopStar?
Pop Cat ships an update every 9 months, and PopStar every 5 days. Most recently, Pop Cat was updated on October 23, 2026 and PopStar on September 30, 2026.

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