# Knowing the Animals vs Cat Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Knowing the Animals at 5.0 against Cat Simulator's 4.3. Knowing the Animals also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Cat Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Simulator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Knowing the Animals asks for nothing beyond the download.

Knowing the Animals holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Simulator has 81 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Knowing the Animals ships an update every 5 weeks, Cat Simulator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knowing the Animals | Cat Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knowing-the-animals/id1291914070/reviews)** | [4.3 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-simulator-my-virtual-pet/id6774614818/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **81** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apps Bergman Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117417290) | [Brainytrainee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586113523) |

## What reviewers say

### Knowing the Animals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knowing-the-animals/id1291914070)

This educational game for babies and children features over 150 interactive animals with sounds, photos, names, and coloring pages. It's designed to be fun and engaging while teaching young learners about different animal types.

**Highlights:** 150+ interactive animals, Animal sounds, Real animal photos, Animal names and pronunciation, Animal feed information, Animal coloring pages, Available in 14 languages

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cat Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-simulator-my-virtual-pet/id6774614818)

Care for a virtual kitten, from feeding and cleaning to dressing it up and helping it sleep. This cozy simulator offers simple, relaxing gameplay for anyone who loves pets. Daily activities help your cat grow and unlock new surprises.

**Highlights:** Adopt and raise a kitten, Interact with your virtual companion, Dress-up and customize appearance, Feed and clean your pet, Help your kitten rest, Gain experience through daily activities

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Happy Cat World | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Happy Cat World | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Playful Paws World | $19.99 | per month |
| Playful Paws World | $19.99 | per month |
| Pet Friend Time | $49.99 | per year |
| Pet Friend Time | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knowing the Animals free?

Knowing the Animals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cat Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Knowing the Animals or Cat Simulator?

Knowing the Animals is rated higher. Knowing the Animals averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cat Simulator averages 4.3 from 81 ratings.

### Do Knowing the Animals or Cat Simulator have ads?

Neither Knowing the Animals nor Cat Simulator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Knowing the Animals or Cat Simulator?

Knowing the Animals ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cat Simulator every 6 weeks. Most recently, Knowing the Animals was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cat Simulator on November 5, 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.*