# Jumping Cat vs Monster Evolution!

The clearest difference is rating: Monster Evolution! at 4.6 against Jumping Cat's 2.1. Monster Evolution! also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 25%) and ratings volume (33K vs 8). Jumping Cat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Evolution! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Jumping Cat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Monster Evolution! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Evolution! has 33K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Jumping Cat's written reviews are positive against 57% of Monster Evolution!'s.

Jumping Cat ships an update every 9 days, Monster Evolution! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jumping Cat | Monster Evolution! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumping-cat/id1377591307/reviews) | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-evolution/id1586422507/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **33K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **56.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 353 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Geisha Tokyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304321146) | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) |

## What reviewers say

### Jumping Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumping-cat/id1377591307)

Guide a feline friend as it navigates through a domestic environment. The game focuses on simple, repetitive actions within a house setting.

**Highlights:** Cat jumping gameplay, Indoor house environment, Simple controls

**In-app purchases:** none


### Monster Evolution!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-evolution/id1586422507)

Feed and grow your cute animal from a baby pet into a terrifying giant monster. Battle other creatures in the arena to become the strongest beast. Experience hyper evolution and unleash your inner demon DNA.

**Highlights:** Feed and grow animals, Evolve into giant monsters, Battle in the arena, Accurate battle simulator, Hyper evolution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative game
- 🎨 Great graphics and character designs
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
- 💰 Rewarding progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially on level 31
- 🔒 Difficulty unlocking certain characters like Huggy Wuggy
- 💰 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔍 Limited character/monster selection

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible walls on level 31 preventing progression
- Glitches that block access to certain areas or characters
- Crashes and freezes reported by multiple users

**Requested features**

- Add more scary/interesting monster characters
- Fix level 31 glitch
- Improve character unlocking system
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jumping Cat free?

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

### Is Monster Evolution! free?

Monster Evolution! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jumping Cat or Monster Evolution!?

Monster Evolution! is rated higher. Jumping Cat averages 2.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Monster Evolution! averages 4.6 from 33K ratings.

### Do Jumping Cat or Monster Evolution! have ads?

Monster Evolution! shows ads; Jumping Cat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jumping Cat or Monster Evolution!?

Jumping Cat ships an update every 9 days, and Monster Evolution! weekly. Most recently, Jumping Cat was updated on October 3, 2026 and Monster Evolution! on October 13, 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.*