# Animaze! vs Simon's Cat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Animaze! at 90% against Simon's Cat's 62%. Animaze! also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Simon's Cat's advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 10) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Animaze! sells 4 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simon's Cat has 31K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Animaze!'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.

Animaze! ships an update every 5 weeks, Simon's Cat every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Animaze! | Simon's Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animaze/id1332713745/reviews) | **[4.9 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-pop-time/id1340819732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 61.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 390 MB | 630 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Blyts LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/454180365) | [Tactile Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400704108) |

## What reviewers say

### Animaze!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animaze/id1332713745)

A charming puzzle game where you remove fences to bring different animals together. Manage animal populations carefully to avoid chaos and solve 100 unique levels across historical settings.

**Highlights:** 100 brain-teasing levels, Five historical periods, 15 animated cards to collect, Puzzle-specific abilities, Multiple animal types

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | 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 Animaze! free?

Animaze! 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, Animaze! or Simon's Cat?

Simon's Cat is rated higher. Animaze! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Simon's Cat averages 4.9 from 31K ratings.

### Do Animaze! or Simon's Cat have ads?

Neither Animaze! nor Simon's Cat shows ads.

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

Animaze! ships an update every 5 weeks, and Simon's Cat every 4 weeks. Most recently, Animaze! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Simon's Cat on October 24, 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.*