# Jacks 2 vs Simon's Cat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simon's Cat at 62% against Jacks 2's 0%. Simon's Cat also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (31K vs 5). Jacks 2's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jacks 2 sells 2 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simon's Cat has 31K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Jacks 2's written reviews are positive against 62% of Simon's Cat's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jacks 2 | Simon's Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jacks-2/id1330797035/reviews) | **[4.9 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-pop-time/id1340819732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **61.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 630 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Big Fish Games, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/292594310) | [Tactile Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400704108) |

## What reviewers say

### Jacks 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jacks-2/id1330797035)

This puzzle strategy game challenges players to maneuver through twisting paths by matching shapes and colors. Solve objectives across 200 levels, compete for high scores, and share accomplishments with friends.

**Highlights:** 200 challenging levels, Unique objectives, Shape and color matching, Swipe-to-maneuver gameplay, Score-based progression, Social sharing via Twitter

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 pack of shuffles. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all levels. | $1.99 | 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 Jacks 2 free?

Jacks 2 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, Jacks 2 or Simon's Cat?

Simon's Cat is rated higher. Jacks 2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Simon's Cat averages 4.9 from 31K ratings.

### Do Jacks 2 or Simon's Cat have ads?

Neither Jacks 2 nor Simon's Cat shows ads.

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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.*