# Cat Simulator 2020 vs JelloPoom

The clearest difference is rating: JelloPoom at 5.0 against Cat Simulator 2020's 4.4. JelloPoom also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). Cat Simulator 2020's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Simulator 2020 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and JelloPoom sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

JelloPoom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Simulator 2020 has 2K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Cat Simulator 2020's written reviews are positive against 100% of JelloPoom's.

Cat Simulator 2020 ships an update every 6 weeks, JelloPoom every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Simulator 2020 | JelloPoom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-simulator-2020/id1502723298/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellopoom/id6755803882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 263 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergei Logvinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745730701) | [Stars Creator, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856464901) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Simulator 2020

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-simulator-2020/id1502723298)

Experience life as a cat on a cozy farm, build a family, and embark on winter adventures. Help farm residents, hunt prey, and grow your own garden. Unlock various cat breeds and costumes to become the ultimate feline hunter.

**Highlights:** Build a cat family, Help farm residents, Sneak and hunt prey, Grow a vegetable garden, Unlock cat breeds and skins, Explore and collect items, Fight bosses

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐱 Realistic cat animations
- 🌟 Variety of cat breeds
- 👪 Ability to have a family
- 🏆 Challenging bosses and mini-bosses
- 🌳 Expansive map to explore

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Long sleep/rest time
- 🔍 Difficulty controlling the cat
- 🌱 Repetitive quests
- 🔒 Inability to access the farmer's house

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden loss of coins
- Cats getting stuck in the environment

**Requested features**

- Ability to climb trees
- Customizable cat colors and accessories
- Larger map with more environments
- Multiplayer mode
- Ability to name and interact with family members


### JelloPoom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellopoom/id6755803882)

Care for adorable virtual jelly pets, play mini-games to earn coins, and hatch new friends. Customize your pet's growth and explore a cozy, kawaii world. This relaxing simulator offers quick sessions and a gentle progression for a delightful pet-raising experience.

**Highlights:** Adopt and care for virtual jelly pets, Play mini-games to earn coins, Hatch eggs to collect new pets, Customize pet growth stages, Explore a kawaii jelly world, Relaxing pet care gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Simulator 2020 free?

Cat Simulator 2020 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is JelloPoom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cat Simulator 2020 or JelloPoom?

JelloPoom is rated higher. Cat Simulator 2020 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while JelloPoom averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Cat Simulator 2020 or JelloPoom have ads?

Cat Simulator 2020 shows ads; JelloPoom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Simulator 2020 or JelloPoom?

Cat Simulator 2020 ships an update every 6 weeks, and JelloPoom every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cat Simulator 2020 was updated on November 3, 2026 and JelloPoom on November 5, 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.*