# Jumping Cat vs Zookemon

The clearest difference is rating: Zookemon at 4.7 against Jumping Cat's 2.1. Zookemon also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 25%) and ratings volume (46K vs 8). Jumping Cat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zookemon sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Jumping Cat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Zookemon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zookemon has 46K 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 55% of Zookemon's.

Jumping Cat ships an update every 9 days, Zookemon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jumping Cat | Zookemon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumping-cat/id1377591307/reviews) | **[4.7 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zookemon/id1593869420/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **46K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **54.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 220 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


### Zookemon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zookemon/id1593869420)

Explore a vibrant world filled with diverse animals to tame and collect. Build the ultimate team and discover rare, legendary creatures. Become a renowned zoo tycoon by showcasing your collection.

**Highlights:** Explore a new world, Tame a variety of animals, Build the best team, Find legendary animals, Become a zoo tycoon

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Animal - Cerberus | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animal - Dragon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animal - Chinese dragon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animal - Leviathan | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animal - Phoenix | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium pack of reward tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mythical pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dragons pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dinosaurs Island Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐯 Cute animals
- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🌟 Engaging experience
- 💎 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of content and progression
- 🔌 Performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset after crashes
- Glitches with evolving and fighting
- Inconsistent egg hatching timers

**Requested features**

- More islands and levels
- Ability to customize pets
- Improved progression system
- Reduced ads or ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jumping Cat free?

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

### Is Zookemon free?

Zookemon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jumping Cat or Zookemon?

Zookemon is rated higher. Jumping Cat averages 2.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Zookemon averages 4.7 from 46K ratings.

### Do Jumping Cat or Zookemon have ads?

Zookemon shows ads; Jumping Cat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jumping Cat or Zookemon?

Jumping Cat ships an update every 9 days, and Zookemon fortnightly. Most recently, Jumping Cat was updated on October 24, 2026 and Zookemon on October 30, 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.*