Comparison

Pogocat! vs Balance Stuff

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

Head to head
About

Pogocat!

Guide a cat on a pogo stick on an endless jumping adventure across mountain plains. Master the physically simulated pogo motion to hop, flip, and spring as far as possible. Collect feline outfits and enjoy a challenging, rewarding experience.

Highlights
  • Endless jumping journey
  • Physically simulated pogo motion
  • Collectible feline outfits
  • Challenging gameplay
  • Distraction-free option
Features
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So you think you know how to manage a cat on a pogo-stick? Well, here you go. Prove it. The sky is blue, the grass is green and Pogocat is prepared for a wholesome day of jumping. Hop, flip, spring, boing, and skip with her as far as possible across the grassy mountain plains. Pleasant? Perhaps, but probably not. After all, it's a cat on a pogo-stick. There will be falls, and there will be tears. Patience is essential on Pogocat's journey. Features: - An endless, gruelling journey with you, a pogo stick and a persistent hopping cat. - High-difficulty, physically-simulated pogo motion-dynamics. - Feline outfits to make the journey more colourful (yes, Pogocat actually enjoys dress-ups) - Ad removal for distraction-free jumping. - A feline friendship worth working for. Remember that feeling that you once had where one day you'd come across a cat on a pogo-stick? The day has come, and it's a beautiful one at that. Sound design & music by Dom Willmott.

About

Balance Stuff

A relaxing and addictive zen-like game where players test their reflexes and skill to keep multiple objects from falling off a table. Offers over 300 levels of increasing difficulty and customizable gameplay modes for stress-free fun.

Highlights
  • Keep 99+ objects from falling
  • Over 300 levels
  • Timed and untimed modes
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Relaxing gameplay
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Featured by Apple multiple times for its RELAXING & ADDICTIVE zen like gameplay, Balance Stuff is an AWARD-WINNING game loved by millions of players around the world! Balance Stuff puts your reflexes and skill to the test as you strive to keep 99+ objects from falling off the table. FIND YOUR INNER BALANCE and escape everyday life while challenging yourself to reach new heights. With no violence and optimized for all new iPads and iPhones, it’s perfect for all ages and skill levels. Features: - Winner of the 2022 App Store Awards for its engaging and addictive gameplay - Chosen by Apple as one of their featured games on multiple occasions - Over 300 levels of increasing difficulty to challenge your balancing skills. - Leaderboards and achievements in Game Center to compete with friends. - Customizable gameplay with options for both timed and untimed modes. - Relaxing and stress-free gameplay to help you unwind. - No violence, just pure fun! Join the millions of players who have found their inner balance with Balance Stuff. Download now and experience the thrill of defying gravity and mastering the art of balance.

Screenshots

Pogocat!4 screens
Balance Stuff4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pogocat! at none against Balance Stuff's 1. Pogocat! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (74% vs 45%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Balance Stuff sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pogocat! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Pogocat! against 4.4 for Balance Stuff. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Pogocat!'s written reviews are positive against 45% of Balance Stuff's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pogocat! ships an update every 4 months, Balance Stuff every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pogocat! versus Balance Stuff: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPogocat!Balance Stuff
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4K ratings)4.4 (3.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews — better44.6% of reviews
Number of ratings4K — better3.3K
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2ptRakshak Kalwani

Customer experience

Pogocat!

All ratings3,843 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews290 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative20.0%

Balance Stuff

All ratings3,020 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive44.6%
Neutral15.8%
Negative39.6%

User reviews

Pogocat!

From 4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🐱 Cute cat character
  • 🎮 Challenging and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Charming art style and animations
  • 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack
  • 👍 Satisfying when you improve

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Very difficult controls and learning curve
  • 🙄 Repetitive gameplay can get frustrating
  • 📺 Frequent ad prompts to redeem coins
  • 🤖 Lack of customization beyond cat outfits
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly

Balance Stuff

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐️ Really cute game
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and stress-relieving
  • 👍 Fun and enjoyable
  • 💕 Loved by friends and family

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
  • ⏱️ Timer ruins the relaxing experience
  • 📺 Too many ads
  • 🕹️ Stacking mechanics can be frustrating
  • 🔍 Lack of zoom or screen movement when stacking high

Bugs and requests

Pogocat!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent physics and collision detection
  • Occasional crashes or freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Upgrade pogo stick mechanics
  • Add more levels/environments
  • Implement checkpoint system
  • Introduce new cat breeds
  • Allow customization of pogo stick

Balance Stuff

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Items glitching and clipping through each other
  • Timer resetting or not working properly
  • Crashes and freezes, especially when stacking items
  • Levels becoming unplayable due to glitches

Requested features

4 requests
  • Endless/Zen mode without timer
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to replay completed levels
  • Option to disable ads for a fee

In-app purchases

None

Pogocat!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Balance Stuff

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Pogocat! free?
Pogocat! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Balance Stuff free?
Balance Stuff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pogocat! or Balance Stuff?
Balance Stuff is rated higher. Pogocat! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Balance Stuff averages 4.4 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Pogocat! or Balance Stuff have ads?
Balance Stuff shows ads; Pogocat! does not.
Which is updated more often, Pogocat! or Balance Stuff?
Pogocat! ships an update every 4 months, and Balance Stuff every 2 months. Most recently, Pogocat! was updated on October 25, 2026 and Balance Stuff on October 25, 2026.

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