Comparison

Somnus vs Cat Sitter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Somnus

Embark on a dreamlike journey solving hundreds of logic puzzles. Uncover captivating stories and reveal stunning pixel art as you progress through various difficulty levels and game modes. Enjoy intuitive controls and helpful options for a seamless puzzle-solving experience.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of logic puzzles
  • Amazing pixel art
  • Story progression
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Normal and BigMap modes
  • Intuitive controls and zoom
  • User accommodating options
Features
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In the quiet of night when everyone else is asleep, take a fantastic journey through dream land. This story is about a dream we all once had during our childhood. Discover the stories that await you at the end of the dream. We'll be waiting for you inside the dream of Nonogram. [Features] - Hundreds of puzzles available. - Amazing pixel art. - Tested puzzle logic (logical solving possible) - iCloud save feature. - Current puzzle is auto-saved when ending game. - Wider range of difficulty levels (10x10, 15x15, 20x20) - The regular Normal mode and the BigMap mode that completes the story. - Various controls (Touch, pad, magnifying). - Additional two-finger zoom out, zoom in, move, and undo features. - Various user accommodating options (Auto answer check, UI location change, Life On/Off, etc.) - Entertaining story that progresses as puzzles are solved

About

Cat Sitter

Help Laila become the best cat sitter to find her way home. Solve logic puzzles by filling in squares based on number hints to reveal charming cat-themed pictures. Enjoy a user-friendly interface with various puzzle sizes and helpful tools.

Highlights
  • Logic puzzles
  • Cat-themed pictures
  • Simple user interface
  • Small and large maps
  • Hinting system
  • Undo/Redo function
  • Drag button for large puzzles
Features
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Intro ------- Laila has fallen in the Cat's Wonderland! The only way back home is to become the best cat slave so that your returns the favor. Play the game to help Laila get back home, by making her the best cat Sitter ! --- A cat appears at level 100 units. --- You can logically see a wonderful picture painted in the color of the square to go to see the numbers hint that through this puzzle. *** special feature - simple user interface - Small map Large map available (both free) - Hinting offer - map save - Incorrect checking options available - X offers a complete line of display options - Undo / Redo function provided - Large puzzles can be solved easier through a drag button

Screenshots

Somnus4 screens
Cat Sitter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cat Sitter at none against Somnus's 2. Somnus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Somnus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Cat Sitter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Somnus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 232 and 58 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Somnus's written reviews are positive against 73% of Cat Sitter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Somnus ships an update every 6 days, Cat Sitter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Somnus versus Cat Sitter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSomnusCat Sitter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (232 ratings) — better4.3 (58 ratings)
Positive reviews82.7% of reviews — better73.2% of reviews
Number of ratings232 — better58
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersung ho choKWANG YEOUL YOO

Customer experience

Somnus

All ratings230 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive82.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative14.7%

Cat Sitter

All ratings58 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral8.6%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral10.7%
Negative16.1%

User reviews

Somnus

From 232 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💖 Beautiful graphics and art
  • 🎵 Soothing music and relaxing atmosphere
  • 🧩 Addictive and enjoyable puzzle gameplay
  • 📚 Engaging storyline and lore
  • ⏱️ Can be played in short or long sessions

Room to improve

  • 💸 Way too many ads
  • ⏳ Ads after every level, even non-story
  • 😩 Frustrating ad experience
  • 🔄 Exiting ads leads back to menu
  • 😵 Ads are annoying and interrupt gameplay

Cat Sitter

From 58 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😻 Cute cats and graphics
  • 🧩 Enjoyable nonogram puzzles
  • ⏱️ Good time-waster
  • 🆓 Free-to-play
  • 🏆 Goal-oriented gameplay

Room to improve

  • 💸 Too many ads
  • 💰 No option to remove ads
  • 🐢 Slow coin/paw earning
  • 🤔 Some puzzles are impossible/unsolvable
  • 🗣️ Inappropriate cat dialogue

Bugs and requests

Somnus

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Pay/shopping cart option doesn't work
  • Games freeze on the first screen

Requested features

4 requests
  • More story content or sequel
  • Option to disable animations
  • App remembers last played state
  • Continue game after leaving app

Cat Sitter

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Screen top cut off on iPhone 13 mini
  • Cats saying inappropriate things
  • Ads appearing unexpectedly
  • Levels too difficult with limited lives
  • Cannot solve without hints
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  • Ads interrupt music/podcasts
  • Game won't open
  • Squares not filling in correctly
  • Buttons become unresponsive
  • Ad placement near controls
  • Inconsistent puzzle solvability
  • Glitches with big mode squares
  • Floating furniture item
  • Banner ad making app unusable

Requested features

10 requests
  • Option to remove ads via purchase
  • More levels/puzzles
  • Ability to rewatch cutscenes
  • More interactive cat features
  • Zoom option for larger puzzles
Show 5 more
  • Haptic feedback option
  • Number indicator for placed pixels
  • Easier cat acquisition
  • Better celebration for completing game
  • More normal nonogram puzzles

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Somnus

One-time2
  • Hint 30$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Cat Sitter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Somnus free?
Somnus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cat Sitter free?
Cat Sitter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Somnus or Cat Sitter?
Somnus is rated higher. Somnus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 232 ratings, while Cat Sitter averages 4.3 from 58 ratings.
Do Somnus or Cat Sitter have ads?
Cat Sitter shows ads; Somnus does not.
Which is updated more often, Somnus or Cat Sitter?
Somnus ships an update every 6 days, and Cat Sitter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Somnus was updated on October 20, 2026 and Cat Sitter on October 21, 2026.

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