# Here Kitty! vs Neko Atsume 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Here Kitty! at none against Neko Atsume 2's 16. Here Kitty! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Neko Atsume 2's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 66%) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 447). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neko Atsume 2 sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Here Kitty! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Here Kitty! against 4.7 for Neko Atsume 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Neko Atsume 2 has 4.8K ratings behind it against 447, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Here Kitty!'s written reviews are positive against 88% of Neko Atsume 2's.

Here Kitty! ships an update every 10 days, Neko Atsume 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Here Kitty! | Neko Atsume 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (447 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/here-kitty/id1450776581/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neko-atsume-2/id6499131935/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 447 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.8% of reviews | **87.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impending](https://appshunter.io/developer/486747007) | [Hit-Point Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/495637387) |

## What reviewers say

### Here Kitty!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/here-kitty/id1450776581)

This app turns your phone into a shy virtual cat that hides around your home. Family and friends can call out to find it, and the cat will meow back intermittently. It's a fun game for at-home entertainment.

**Highlights:** Virtual cat hides in your home, Phone acts as hiding spot, Cat meows when called, Shy cat meows intermittently, Family and friends can play, New characters coming soon

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
- 💡 Simple and adorable concept
- 👍 Great for keeping kids busy
- 👍 Brilliant invention
- 👍 Fun with young kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Microphone not working
- 🐛 App not responding
- 🐛 Unlocks not working
- 🐛 Subscription cost too high
- 🐛 Difficulty unlocking characters

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone not working
- App doesn't respond
- Unlocks don't work
- Difficulty unlocking characters
- App stuck on difficulty select screen

**Requested features**

- Make subscription less expensive
- Fix microphone authorization
- Make the app meow
- Unlock the dog character
- Unlock the cat character


### Neko Atsume 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neko-atsume-2/id6499131935)

Collect adorable cats by placing toys and food in your yard. Explore new social features like visiting other players' yards and inviting them to yours. Get assistance from special helper cats to enhance your collection experience.

**Highlights:** Collect over 40 cat varieties, Place toys and snacks to attract cats, Visit and invite players to yards, Utilize helper cats for assistance, Log cats in a Catbook, Discover rare cats

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leisurely course | $0.99 | per month |
| Friendly course | $1.99 | per month |
| Satisfactory course | $2.99 | per month |
| Luxury Course | $5.99 | per month |
| Ice Bucket (Cone) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ice Bucket (Cup) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ice Bucket (Snow) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ice Bucket (Waffle) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dango (Three-Color) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dango (Anko) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dango (Mitarashi) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dango (Kinako) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 70 gold fish | $0.99 | one-time |
| 170 gold fish | $1.99 | one-time |
| 270 gold fish | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400 gold fish | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Cute and charming cats
- 💡 Ability to visit other yards
- 👍 Customizable cats
- 👍 Reasonable subscription pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cats not showing up/rotating
- 💰 Slower fish/currency gain
- 🔨 Frequent item breakage and repair costs
- 🔍 Lack of new content compared to original
- 🔍 Fewer goodies/items than original

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing/not refreshing
- Buttons not registering properly
- Yard not updating without reopening app

**Requested features**

- More new cats and goodies
- Ability to exchange silver for gold fish
- Offline mode/time progression
- More interactive features with cats
- Improved yard customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Here Kitty! free?

Here Kitty! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Neko Atsume 2 free?

Neko Atsume 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Here Kitty! or Neko Atsume 2?

Neko Atsume 2 is rated higher. Here Kitty! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 447 ratings, while Neko Atsume 2 averages 4.7 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Here Kitty! or Neko Atsume 2 have ads?

Neko Atsume 2 shows ads; Here Kitty! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Here Kitty! or Neko Atsume 2?

Here Kitty! ships an update every 10 days, and Neko Atsume 2 weekly. Most recently, Here Kitty! was updated on October 26, 2026 and Neko Atsume 2 on October 31, 2026.

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