Comparison

Penguins & Polar Bears vs Stray Cat Falling

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

Head to head
About

Penguins & Polar Bears

An arcade shooter where you defend penguins from polar bears using a slingshot. Aim and fire with one finger, avoiding friendly fire and missed shots. Progress through increasingly challenging levels and compete for the top spot on the leaderboard.

Highlights
  • One-finger control
  • Slingshot aiming and shooting
  • Save penguins from bears
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Leaderboard for high scores
Features
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Save the penguins from the polar bears using your slingshot! Penguins & Polar Bears is an arcade shooter mini game that requires just one finger to play it. The rules are simple: use your finger to aim and shoot at the bears using your slingshot and knockout them to save the penguins. Don't hit the penguins, don't miss any shot and don't let the bears run away - or you will loose. Save the penguins and don't waste any ammo! The bears and penguins spawn rate and speed increases as you go forward. How far can you make it? :) Leave your highscore at the leaderboard and make your way to the top!

About

Stray Cat Falling

A physics-based puzzle game where players stack colorful, squishy cat blocks. With intuitive controls and over 100 unique stages, it offers both casual play and competitive challenges for all ages.

Highlights
  • Physics-based stacking gameplay
  • Over 100 unique stages
  • Select and Challenge game modes
  • Utilize unique cat block characteristics
  • Helper White Cat Block feature
  • Bonus stages for high scores
  • Compete with friends for high scores
Features
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"Stray Cat Falling" is a physics-based puzzle game where you balance and stack soft, squishy cat blocks. With its simple and intuitive controls, players of all ages, from kids to adults, can enjoy it with ease. ---------------------------------- ◆Game Features◆ ---------------------------------- ■Easy-to-Play Puzzle Game! Just tap, swipe, and drop the colorful cat blocks. This intuitive and casual drop puzzle game is perfect for a quick start during your free time. Its simple controls make it enjoyable for everyone, making it ideal for commuting or short breaks. ■ Discover your playstyle! Are you a speedrunner who stacks quickly for a quick clear, or a score chaser who piles high for the top score? With over 100 unique stages, eveery playthrough brings a new challenge for you. ■ Two new modes to choose from! In 'Select Mode,' you can choose and replay any unlocked stage as many times as you like. Take your time and aim to complete the stages at your own pace! In 'Challenge Mode,' however, you’ll need to consecutively clear randomly appearing stages without using the revival feature. Break the record and climb the leaderboards! ---------------------------------- ◆Gameplay Tips and Strategies◆ ---------------------------------- ■Utilize the Cat Blocks' Characteristics! Fill gaps with soft water cat blocks or wedge in the non-slippery green cat blocks to conquer the variety of stages. Each stage introduces cat blocks with different traits, requiring strategies that make the most of their features. ■Make Use of the Helper White Cat Block! When you can't stack any more, call in the special helper white cat ball to turn the tide. ■Manage the Out Gauge! The game will be over if the gauge on the left side of the screen reaches MAX. Clear the stage without using the Helper White Cat Block or stack the maximum number of cat blocks to restore the gauge. ■Aim for the Bonus Stage! After clearing difficult stages, a special bonus stage awaits! This is your chance to rack up a huge score! In the bonus stage, you can earn more points than usual. So, aim to set a new high score. ■Perfect for Short Breaks! Enjoyable even in short bursts, making it a great choice for busy days. It's also perfect for relaxing or refreshing your mind. ■For Even More Fun Compete with friends for high scores! Play together and challenge each other's scores. [Official X] https://twitter.com/StrayCatDoors ※For inquiries about the app, please contact us through the official website. ※This game is free to play, but some content is available for purchase.

Screenshots

Penguins & Polar Bears4 screens
Stray Cat Falling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Penguins & Polar Bears at none against Stray Cat Falling's 5. Penguins & Polar Bears also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 12.0). Stray Cat Falling's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Stray Cat Falling sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Penguins & Polar Bears asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Penguins & Polar Bears against 5.0 for Stray Cat Falling. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Penguins & Polar Bears ships an update every 2 months, Stray Cat Falling every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Penguins & Polar Bears versus Stray Cat Falling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPenguins & Polar BearsStray Cat Falling
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Number of ratings58 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAPP CENTRAL LTDPULSMO,INC.

Customer experience

Penguins & Polar Bears

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Stray Cat Falling

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Penguins & Polar Bears

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Stray Cat Falling

One-time5
  • Bronze Supporter$1.99
  • Silver Supporter$2.99
  • Remove video ads$2.99
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  • Gold Supporter$5.99
  • Platinum Supporter$19.99

Questions

Is Penguins & Polar Bears free?
Penguins & Polar Bears is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stray Cat Falling free?
Stray Cat Falling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Penguins & Polar Bears or Stray Cat Falling?
Penguins & Polar Bears and Stray Cat Falling are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do Penguins & Polar Bears or Stray Cat Falling have ads?
Both Penguins & Polar Bears and Stray Cat Falling show ads.
Which is updated more often, Penguins & Polar Bears or Stray Cat Falling?
Penguins & Polar Bears ships an update every 2 months, and Stray Cat Falling every 2 weeks. Most recently, Penguins & Polar Bears was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stray Cat Falling on October 30, 2026.

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