Comparison

Simon's Cat vs Arcane Chain

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

Arcane Chain

Features
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Contains NO ads and NO in-app purchases. Play whenever you like and for as long as you like. No internet connection is required. Let this flow state puzzle game calm your mind and take you on a journey. Seamless persistent game sessions allow open this game and resume exactly where you left off anytime you need a few minutes to relax and center yourself. Gameplay is simple, but rewards strategy, spatial reasoning, planning, and resourcefulness.

Screenshots

Simon's Cat4 screens
Arcane Chain3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simon's Cat at Free against Arcane Chain's $1.99. Arcane Chain's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On update cadence, 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

Simon's Cat is free to download; Arcane Chain costs $1.99 up front. Simon's Cat sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Arcane Chain asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simon's Cat versus Arcane Chain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimon's CatArcane Chain
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.9 (31K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings31K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size630 MB410 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTactile Games LimitedEvergreen Bytes

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

Arcane Chain

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Arcane Chain

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simon's Cat free?
Simon's Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arcane Chain free?
Arcane Chain costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simon's Cat or Arcane Chain have ads?
Neither Simon's Cat nor Arcane Chain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simon's Cat or Arcane Chain?
Simon's Cat ships an update every 4 weeks, and Arcane Chain every 4 weeks. Most recently, Simon's Cat was updated on September 26, 2026 and Arcane Chain on September 17, 2026.

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