Simon's Cat vs Dotmates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Match bubbles to free critters
- Thousands of colorful levels
- Unique puzzle challenges
- Special power-ups
- Vibrant animations
- Play offline
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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!
Dotmates
A calm logic puzzle game where you drag colored dots to form clusters. Be strategic, as forming a cluster freezes other dots of that color. Offers 150 solvable levels with no timers or ads.
- 150 verified solvable levels
- Colorblind-friendly shapes
- No timers or lives
- Undo any move
- Calm ambient soundtrack
- No data collection or network required
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Drag dots together. Dots of a color that touch bind into a cluster and move as one piece — but the moment a cluster forms, that color's loose dots freeze. Bind the wrong pair first and you'll trap yourself. • 150 levels, every one verified solvable • Par for every level is the true minimum — proven by exhaustive search • Earn three stars by matching par, or switch on Expert Mode to require it • A shape on every color, not just hue — colorblind-friendly at a tap • Unhurried: no timers, no lives, no ads — undo anything • A calm, generative ambient soundtrack (music can be switched off) • No data collected. No network. No account. An original tribute to the mechanics of the 2014 puzzle Dwelp — with all-new art, music, and levels.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dotmates at none against Simon's Cat's 13. Dotmates also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). Simon's Cat's advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Simon's Cat sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Dotmates asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Simon's Cat against 5.0 for Dotmates. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simon's Cat has 31K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Simon's Cat ships an update every 4 weeks, Dotmates every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simon's Cat | Dotmates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (31K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 630 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tactile Games Limited | Vibesoft LLC |
Customer experience
Simon's Cat
Dotmates
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
Dotmates
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Simon's Cat
- 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
Dotmates
No in-app purchases
