# Simon's Cat vs Dotmates

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simon's Cat | Dotmates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-pop-time/id1340819732/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotmates/id6806671681/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 630 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tactile Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400704108) | [Vibesoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792002237) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Dotmates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotmates/id6806671681)

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.

**Highlights:** 150 verified solvable levels, Colorblind-friendly shapes, No timers or lives, Undo any move, Calm ambient soundtrack, No data collection or network required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simon's Cat free?

Simon's Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dotmates free?

Dotmates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simon's Cat or Dotmates?

Dotmates is rated higher. Simon's Cat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Dotmates averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Simon's Cat or Dotmates have ads?

Neither Simon's Cat nor Dotmates shows ads.

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

Simon's Cat ships an update every 4 weeks, and Dotmates every 4 days. Most recently, Simon's Cat was updated on October 21, 2026 and Dotmates on October 8, 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.*