# Cats Run vs Kingdom Dash

The clearest difference is rating: Kingdom Dash at 4.4 against Cats Run's 4.0. Kingdom Dash also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days) and ratings volume (78 vs 7). Cats Run's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cats Run sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Kingdom Dash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kingdom Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kingdom Dash has 78 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cats Run ships an update every 5 days, Kingdom Dash daily. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cats Run | Kingdom Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cats-run/id1473904936/reviews) | **[4.4 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-dash/id1588348961/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **78** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 169 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [MOBIRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/349276666) | [Venum Spyder, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559784746) |

## What reviewers say

### Cats Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cats-run/id1473904936)

Navigate a charming world, dodging obstacles and collecting in-game currency. Customize your feline companions with various costumes and items purchased with collected coins. Enjoy simple swipe controls to move, jump, and slide through levels.

**Highlights:** Obstacle avoidance gameplay, Coin and star collection, Costume and item upgrades, Customizable cat characters, Simple swipe controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20000 Coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Diamond | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coin | $9.99 | one-time |
| 330 Diamond | $29.99 | one-time |
| 500000 Coin | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Diamond | $99.99 | one-time |


### Kingdom Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-dash/id1588348961)

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure as you outrun an overlord and his knights. Dodge obstacles, collect coins and power-ups, and battle enemies with magical abilities in a vibrant 3D world. Compare your progress with friends and aim for the highest score in this thrilling endless runner.

**Highlights:** Vibrant 3D graphics at 60 FPS, Fantasy world with detailed environments, Combat with fireballs, Acrobatic moves with hover skates, Jet pack and energy wing power-ups, Compare progress with friends

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 8000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Care Package Level 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wizard Character | $1.99 | one-time |
| Care Package Level 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Care Package Level 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 400 Helmets | $9.99 | one-time |
| Care Package Level 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1M Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Helmets | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cats Run free?

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

### Is Kingdom Dash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cats Run or Kingdom Dash?

Kingdom Dash is rated higher. Cats Run averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Kingdom Dash averages 4.4 from 78 ratings.

### Do Cats Run or Kingdom Dash have ads?

Both Cats Run and Kingdom Dash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cats Run or Kingdom Dash?

Cats Run ships an update every 5 days, and Kingdom Dash daily. Most recently, Cats Run was updated on November 3, 2026 and Kingdom Dash on November 3, 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.*