Comparison

Pogocat! vs Drive, Not Dive

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

Drive, Not Dive

Navigate a car across a narrow plank, tapping left or right to control its movement. Collect coins for rewards and to trigger chaotic effects like freezing time or dodging missiles. Compete on a global leaderboard and unlock a variety of cars.

Highlights
  • Tap to control plank
  • Coin-based power-ups
  • Global leaderboard
  • Unlockable cars
  • Minimalist artwork
  • Catchy in-game music
Features
Currently charting
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One car. One plank. Zero room for error. In Drive, not Dive, your car teeters on a narrow plank above certain doom. Tap left or right to shift the plank and stay in control — for now. Coins offer both rewards and chaos: freeze time, speed things up, or trigger falling missiles. The longer you last, the higher you score. Unlock a lineup of unforgettable cars and prove yourself on the global leaderboard. Features: 1. Simple, Clean Artwork – Minimal design with maximum focus on gameplay. 2. Catchy In-Game Music – Fun, lighthearted audio to match the chaos. 3. Global Leaderboard – Compete with players around the world. 4. 15+ Cars to Unlock – From classics to crazy, build your ultimate garage. 5. Surprise Coin Effects – Freeze, speed up, or dodge missiles — every coin counts! Ready to drive? Just don't dive.

Screenshots

Pogocat!4 screens
Drive, Not Dive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pogocat! at none against Drive, Not Dive's 5. Pogocat! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Drive, Not Dive's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Drive, Not Dive sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Drive, Not Dive. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Pogocat!'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Drive, Not Dive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pogocat! ships an update every 4 months, Drive, Not Dive every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Pogocat! versus Drive, Not Dive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPogocat!Drive, Not Dive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4K ratings)4.4 (2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews77.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4K — better2K
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2ptVikas Pawar

Customer experience

Pogocat!

All ratings3,843 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews291 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral5.8%
Negative20.3%

Drive, Not Dive

All ratings1,997 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral7.0%
Negative15.8%

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

Drive, Not Dive

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 💡 Inspired by similar games like Level With Me
  • 🚀 Simple but challenging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Controls too small and close together
  • 🔥 Missiles drop too quickly

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

Drive, Not Dive

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Buttons are hard to hit, causing many dives

Requested features

2 requests
  • Larger or adjustable controls
  • No ads option

In-app purchases

None

Pogocat!

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Drive, Not Dive

One-time5
  • Buggy Blaster$0.99
  • Speedster$0.99
  • Golf Glider$0.99
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  • Track Titan$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Pogocat! free?
Pogocat! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drive, Not Dive free?
Drive, Not Dive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pogocat! or Drive, Not Dive?
Drive, Not Dive is rated higher. Pogocat! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Drive, Not Dive averages 4.4 from 2K ratings.
Do Pogocat! or Drive, Not Dive have ads?
Drive, Not Dive shows ads; Pogocat! does not.
Which is updated more often, Pogocat! or Drive, Not Dive?
Pogocat! ships an update every 4 months, and Drive, Not Dive every 2 days. Most recently, Pogocat! was updated on November 2, 2026 and Drive, Not Dive on October 30, 2026.

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