Comparison

Simon's Cat vs STACKOUT

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

STACKOUT

Features
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STACKOUT is a fast, strategic number puzzle where every move matters. Swipe neighboring tiles to combine their values, hit the exact target, and clear the board before the stack traps you. Journey through 100 levels across 10 neon chapters, with new challenges and tougher objectives appearing as you progress. MASTER EXACT CLEARS Build the exact number shown at the top of the screen and clear it from the board. TRIGGER POWER CLEARS Create powerful chains and blast multiple tiles away in spectacular neon reactions. RACE THE CLOCK Special timed missions push you to think quickly as the countdown becomes increasingly intense. EARN UP TO 300 STARS Complete levels, improve your score, land more Exact Clears, and master Power Clears to earn all three stars. TAKE ON SPECIAL MISSIONS Face Exact Clear challenges, Power Clear objectives, timed Speed Stack levels, and mixed mastery missions. KEEP YOUR RUN ALIVE Optional rewarded Lifelines can give you another chance after a losing move, while timed levels can offer extra seconds when time runs out. DAILY STACK Come back for daily challenges and keep building your streak. FEATURES • 100-level Journey • 10 neon chapters • 300 stars to earn • Exact Clear challenges • Power Clear mechanics • Timed missions • Daily Stack challenges • Optional rewarded Lifelines • Fast sessions with strategic number puzzles • Neon visual effects, sound and haptic feedback Think fast. Stack smart. Hit the exact target.

Screenshots

Simon's Cat4 screens
STACKOUT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STACKOUT at none against Simon's Cat's 13. STACKOUT also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Simon's Cat's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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

Both are free to download. Simon's Cat sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. STACKOUT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simon's Cat ships an update every 4 weeks, STACKOUT weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simon's Cat versus STACKOUT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimon's CatSTACKOUT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (31K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings31K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size630 MB170 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTactile Games LimitedRicardo Pinheiro

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

STACKOUT

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

STACKOUT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simon's Cat free?
Simon's Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STACKOUT free?
STACKOUT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simon's Cat or STACKOUT have ads?
STACKOUT shows ads; Simon's Cat does not.
Which is updated more often, Simon's Cat or STACKOUT?
Simon's Cat ships an update every 4 weeks, and STACKOUT weekly. Most recently, Simon's Cat was updated on October 24, 2026 and STACKOUT on October 10, 2026.

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