# Games for Cats! vs Cat laser pointer

The clearest difference is rating: Cat laser pointer at 4.1 against Games for Cats!'s 3.5. Cat laser pointer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (35% vs 17%). Games for Cats!'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6K vs 338). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Games for Cats! sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 3 months and Cat laser pointer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cat laser pointer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Games for Cats! has 6K ratings behind it against 338, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Games for Cats!'s written reviews are positive against 35% of Cat laser pointer's.

Games for Cats! ships an update every 3 weeks, Cat laser pointer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Games for Cats! | Cat laser pointer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/games-for-cats/id1394742877/reviews) | **[4.1 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-laser-pointer-pet-fun/id1476163357/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 338 |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | **35.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matas Cuplinskas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517098197) | [Mindsoft Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593468147) |

## What reviewers say

### Games for Cats!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/games-for-cats/id1394742877)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Free · Family, #166 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

Engage your feline friend with a collection of interactive games designed to mimic prey. Watch your cat chase virtual mice, fish, birds, and laser pointers, earning points as they play. Offers a free version with optional premium features via subscription.

**Highlights:** Six interactive cat games, Chase virtual prey (mouse, fish, bird, laser), Score tracking for catches, Exciting sounds, 2x prey feature, Suitable for dogs too

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all modes & remove ads | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlock all modes & remove ads | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlock all modes & remove ads! | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlock the Mouse! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Fly! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Fish! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Squirrel! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Bird! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all modes & remove ads | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐱 Cats love the game
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Good for kittens and active cats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for additional games
- 📺 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🤔 Cats not interested in the game
- 🐛 Buggy and freezes often
- 🔍 Unclear pricing and unlocking process

**Reported bugs**

- Accidental purchases due to poor UI
- Incompatibility issues on certain devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More free game modes
- Ability to customize game settings
- Improved cat-friendly UI and controls


### Cat laser pointer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-laser-pointer-pet-fun/id1476163357)

Engage your feline friend with an interactive laser game designed for endless fun. Watch your cat chase a virtual laser pointer across the screen, keeping them entertained and active. This free app offers multiple colors and sounds to maintain your pet's attention.

**Highlights:** Virtual laser pointer for cats, Multiple color options, Exciting sound effects, Score tracking, No time limits, Random laser movement

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Edition | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Games for Cats! free?

Games for Cats! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cat laser pointer free?

Cat laser pointer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Games for Cats! or Cat laser pointer?

Cat laser pointer is rated higher. Games for Cats! averages 3.5 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Cat laser pointer averages 4.1 from 338 ratings.

### Do Games for Cats! or Cat laser pointer have ads?

Games for Cats! shows ads; Cat laser pointer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Games for Cats! or Cat laser pointer?

Games for Cats! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cat laser pointer every 2 months. Most recently, Games for Cats! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cat laser pointer on September 18, 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.*