Cat Run vs Ski Shift Running
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cat Run
Embark on a unique running adventure with adorable kittens. Navigate through distinct stages, overcoming obstacles and outrunning canine adversaries. Experience escalating challenges as your feline friend's speed increases with each cleared level.
- Stage-based running levels
- Increasing cat speed per level
- Two-cat running stages
- Double jump ability
- Cute cat and kitten characters
- Dog enemies
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Features: * Run different stages with the goal. This is not an endless game. * Unique running game. Each time you clear a level, the cat runs faster. Try at a faster speed. * Stage where two cats run together. * Double jump. * Super cute cat and kitten runners. * Dog as enemy. * Totally free. How to play: * Swipe left or right to move left or right. * Swipe up to jump. * Swipe up while jumping to do a double jump. * Swipe down to separate cats
Ski Shift Running
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Slide, and glide your way to the finish line of each level. Avoid the obstacles & navigate the challenges to continue. Only the best of the best will be able to complete all of the levels. Features: - 100 levels - Challenging, yet relaxing gameplay - A great Time Killer Game - 100% free to play. - HD Graphics - Beautiful Sounds
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cat Run at every 13 months against Ski Shift Running's every 28 months. Cat Run also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cat Run ships an update every 13 months, Ski Shift Running every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cat Run | Ski Shift Running |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (190 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 190 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months — better | Every 28 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 169 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomoichi Miyata | KAKAK |
In-app purchases
Cat Run
No in-app purchases
Ski Shift Running
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cat Run free?
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Do Cat Run or Ski Shift Running have ads?
Which is updated more often, Cat Run or Ski Shift Running?
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