Comparison

Simon's Cat vs Simon's Cat

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

Head to head
About

Simon's Cat

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
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Mr. Potts is causing trouble again, trapping cute critters in a bubbly mess! Only you can help Simon’s Cat and his friends pop bubbles, clear puzzles, and save the day in this fun bubble shooter! A Bubble-Popping Adventure Awaits! Match bubbles to free adorable critters and complete exciting challenges. Play through thousands of colorful levels with unique puzzles. Reach new areas and discover magical surprises. Use special power-ups to solve tricky puzzles and win rewards. Fun & Addictive Gameplay! Easy to start, but full of exciting challenges. Enjoy vibrant animations and lovable characters. Experience stunning visuals in a colorful world. Play anytime, anywhere—no WiFi needed! Join Simon’s Cat, Maisy, Chloe, Kitten, Jazz, and more in this purrfect puzzle adventure! Whether you love match puzzles or bubble shooters, this game will keep you entertained for hours. Start playing now and enjoy a bubble-popping journey like never before!

About

Simon's Cat

Embark on a Match 3 puzzle adventure with a beloved cat character. Solve thousands of levels to uncover garden secrets and renovate unique environments. Compete in tournaments and enjoy an expansive story.

Highlights
  • Thousands of Match 3 levels
  • Garden renovation and exploration
  • Expansive story with twists
  • Tournaments for competition
  • Create powerful combos
  • Use special puzzle pieces
Features
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Simon’s Cat is back in his latest pawsome adventure! Beat Match 3 puzzles to unearth the secret ancestral connections hiding in the gardens. Create powerful combos and use special pieces to become the Top Cat! - Renovate and explore the unique gardens of the Simon’s Cat world! - Over 9000+ challenging match-3 puzzles! - An expansive story with twists and turns! - Tournaments to prove who’s really the Top Cat! Discover the true meaning of community spirit in this adorable addition to the Simon’s Cat franchise! Questions? Contact our tech support at blasttime@tactilegames.co.uk

Screenshots

Simon's Cat4 screens
Simon's Cat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simon's Cat at none against Simon's Cat's 13. Simon's Cat also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 62%). Simon's Cat's advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 9.8K) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Simon's Cat sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Simon's Cat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Simon's Cat against 4.8 for Simon's Cat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31K and 9.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Simon's Cat's written reviews are positive against 87% of Simon's Cat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simon's Cat ships an update every 4 weeks, Simon's Cat monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Simon's Cat versus Simon's Cat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimon's CatSimon's Cat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (31K ratings) — better4.8 (9.8K ratings)
Positive reviews61.7% of reviews87.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31K — better9.8K
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size630 MB639 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperTactile Games LimitedTactile Games Limited

Customer experience

Simon's Cat

All ratings30,667 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews514 reviews
Positive61.7%
Neutral12.8%
Negative25.5%

Simon's Cat

All ratings9,771 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews1,606 reviews
Positive87.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.8%

User reviews

Simon's Cat

From 31K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Simon's Cat

From 9.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Cute and engaging story
  • 💡 No in-app purchases or ads
  • 👍 Relaxing and casual experience
  • 👍 Enjoyable puzzles and challenges

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashing and freezing issues
  • 🐛 Progress loss and save issues
  • 🐛 Leaderboard and event bugs
  • 💡 Difficulty scaling too steep
  • 💡 Lack of customization options

Bugs and requests

Simon's Cat

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Bubbles not popping correctly
  • Game freezing on level transition
  • Rewards not being properly credited

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Simon's Cat

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Levels not progressing after completion
  • Rewards not registering correctly
  • Crashes when switching between apps
  • Freezing during certain game modes

Requested features

5 requests
  • More garden and decoration options
  • Ability to skip or replay levels
  • Option to convert stars/coins to continue
  • Improved leaderboard and event mechanics
  • Ability to name and personalize animals

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Simon's Cat

One-time13
  • Welcome Pack$0.99
  • Quick Refill$0.99
  • Stack of Coins$1.99
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  • Quick Refill Tier 2$1.99
  • Piggy Bank Open$3.99
  • Kitten Bundle$3.99
  • Simon's Pass$4.99
  • Special Offer$6.99
  • Special Offer$7.99
  • Pile of Coins$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Treat Bundle$12.99
  • Bag of Coins$19.99
None

Simon's Cat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simon's Cat free?
Simon's Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simon's Cat free?
Simon's Cat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simon's Cat or Simon's Cat?
Simon's Cat is rated higher. Simon's Cat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Simon's Cat averages 4.8 from 9.8K ratings.
Do Simon's Cat or Simon's Cat have ads?
Neither Simon's Cat nor Simon's Cat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simon's Cat or Simon's Cat?
Simon's Cat ships an update every 4 weeks, and Simon's Cat monthly. Most recently, Simon's Cat was updated on September 26, 2026 and Simon's Cat on September 25, 2026.

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