Comparison

Squishy Magic vs Cat Life Simulator!

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

Head to head
About

Squishy Magic

Create and color your own soft 3D toys, then enjoy a satisfying squishing experience. This app offers a calming escape with endless design options and ASMR sounds to relieve stress and anxiety.

Highlights
  • DIY Squishy Making
  • Realistic Squishy Simulator
  • Oddly Satisfying ASMR Sounds
  • Endless Colors & Textures
  • Variety of Shapes
  • Squishy Coloring Technology
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to the ultimate 3D squishy toy simulator, designed to melt your stress away! Create, paint, and customize your own DIY fidget toys using a massive library of cute, kawaii colors and shapes. Squeeze, press, and stretch your virtual creations to experience oddly satisfying ASMR anti-stress physics right on your screen. Create adorable cute DIY creations and discover the most relaxing fidget experience ever! Design, paint and color your favorite characters in full 3D, then squeeze, stretch, rotate and play with them just like real sensory toys. Build an amazing collection of handmade creations and enjoy an endlessly satisfying and calming experience that you'll want to come back to every day. Whether you love fidget fun, relaxing ASMR, creative DIY games or realistic simulator experiences, Squishy Magic has something for everyone. Every toy starts as a blank canvas—choose its colors, textures and decorations, then watch it come to life before enjoying hours of interactive play. It's the perfect mix of creativity, collection and stress relief. Love collecting adorable characters? Fill your shelves with hundreds of unique creations, including dumpling squishies, sugar squishies, axolotl and other magical creatures, plushie toys, ice cubes, pop-It inspired fidgets and many more Kawaii favorites. Every design becomes part of your personal collection, making every masterpiece truly your own. Once you've finished painting and coloring, it's time to play! Press, squeeze, stretch, rotate and crush your creations using realistic physics in the ultimate simulator. Watch every toy slowly return to its original shape while enjoying relaxing ASMR sounds that make every interaction feel incredibly satisfying. It's the perfect antistress activity after a busy day. Looking for creative Stress Relief? Let the soft sounds, smooth animations and realistic squishing melt away your stress. Every squeeze, every stretch and every bounce delivers a soothing, calming experience inspired by your favorite fidget toys and Sensory Toys. Whether you're relaxing for a few minutes or enjoying a longer play session, Squishy Magic is your happy place.

About

Cat Life Simulator!

Experience life as a cat, exploring realistic environments and making choices that shape your feline friend's destiny. Care for your cat, interact with others, and navigate challenges to create the purrfect virtual life.

Highlights
  • Create and customize your cat
  • Explore realistic virtual environments
  • Interact with humans and other cats
  • Care for your cat's needs
  • Make impactful choices
  • Play mini-games and buy accessories
Features
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Live the dream of every pet owner! See the world through the eyes of a cat! Are you prepared for all the surprises that come with being an adorable feline? Make difficult choices and new friends along the way. Take care of your cat and make his life as perfect as you’d wish for yourself! Cat Life allows you to experience life as a cat, with full control over your feline companion. You will have the opportunity to see the world through your cat's eyes, and enjoy all the perks and pitfalls of cat life. As you start the game, you will create your own cat, choosing its appearance and personality. Once you've created your cat, you can start exploring the world around you. The game is set in a virtual world with realistic environments, including parks, neighborhoods, and homes. Your cat will need affection to thrive, so you'll need to take care of your furry friend! The game offers a variety of challenges and opportunities for your cat to explore. Interact with other cats in the neighborhood and make friends, play with humans, and more. Take your cat on walks, play games with it, and buy new toys and accessories to keep it entertained. As you progress through the game, you'll encounter different challenges and obstacles. You'll need to make difficult choices. You'll also encounter other cats and you'll need to navigate these interactions to ensure your cat's safety. Whether you're a seasoned cat owner or just curious about what life is like as a feline, this game has something for everyone. Start your life as a cat now!

Screenshots

Squishy Magic4 screens
Cat Life Simulator!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Squishy Magic at 4.7 against Cat Life Simulator!'s 3.5. Squishy Magic also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 44%) and ratings volume (332K vs 594). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Squishy Magic sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Cat Life Simulator! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Squishy Magic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squishy Magic has 332K ratings behind it against 594, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Squishy Magic's written reviews are positive against 44% of Cat Life Simulator!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squishy Magic ships an update every 5 weeks, Cat Life Simulator! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Squishy Magic versus Cat Life Simulator!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquishy MagicCat Life Simulator!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (332K ratings) — better3.5 (594 ratings)
Positive reviews86.0% of reviews — better43.6% of reviews
Number of ratings332K — better594
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#135 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size419 MB380 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDramaton LTDBoomHits sp. z o.o.

Customer experience

Squishy Magic

All ratings329,834 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews1,878 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative7.0%

Cat Life Simulator!

All ratings594 ratings
Positive58.1%
Neutral11.4%
Negative30.5%
Written reviews211 reviews
Positive43.6%
Neutral19.0%
Negative37.4%

User reviews

Squishy Magic

From 332K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💕 Satisfying and addictive
  • 🎨 Lots of customization options
  • 🎁 Ability to send squishy creations to friends
  • 🤩 Realistic squishy experience
  • 👍 Fun for all ages

Room to improve

  • 💸 Premium content/features locked behind paywall
  • 📺 Too many ads
  • 🤖 Repetitive gameplay after a while
  • 🔍 Limited squishy selection

Cat Life Simulator!

From 594 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🐱 Cute cat-themed game
  • 🤩 Engaging storyline
  • 👍 Variety of choices and outcomes

Room to improve

  • 😢 Sad events (mother cat's death)
  • 🤬 Inappropriate content (profanity, violence)
  • 🤯 Glitches and crashes
  • 💤 Repetitive and short gameplay

Bugs and requests

Squishy Magic

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional freezing/crashing issues
  • Gifted squishy links don't always work properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more squishy series and designs
  • Allow custom squishy creation
  • Implement mini-games and challenges
  • Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
  • Improve gifting/sharing functionality

Cat Life Simulator!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game restarts after completing episodes
  • Screen goes black or freezes during gameplay
  • Ads not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more episodes and seasons
  • Allow players to choose gender and name
  • Avoid mother cat's death or make it less tragic
  • Reduce inappropriate content for younger players

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Squishy Magic

One-time8
  • Unlock Special Series$0.99
  • Moriah Elizabeth Collection$1.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
Show 5 more
  • Magic Pass$4.99
  • Get Everything$7.99
  • Unlock All + Remove Ads2 variants$9.99
  • Magic Pass$14.99
  • Magic Pass$24.99
6 purchases

Cat Life Simulator!

One-time6
  • Energy Pack 1$1.99
  • Energy Pack 2$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Energy Pack 3$4.99
  • Remove Ads Offer$4.99
  • VIP Offer$9.99

Questions

Is Squishy Magic free?
Squishy Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cat Life Simulator! free?
Cat Life Simulator! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Squishy Magic or Cat Life Simulator!?
Squishy Magic is rated higher. Squishy Magic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 332K ratings, while Cat Life Simulator! averages 3.5 from 594 ratings.
Do Squishy Magic or Cat Life Simulator! have ads?
Both Squishy Magic and Cat Life Simulator! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Squishy Magic or Cat Life Simulator!?
Squishy Magic ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cat Life Simulator! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Squishy Magic was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cat Life Simulator! on November 3, 2026.

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