# Simon's Cat vs Summer Pop!+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simon's Cat at 87% against Summer Pop!+'s 24%. Simon's Cat also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (9.8K vs 42). Summer Pop!+'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Simon's Cat holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simon's Cat has 9.8K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Simon's Cat's written reviews are positive against 24% of Summer Pop!+'s.

Simon's Cat ships an update monthly, Summer Pop!+ every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simon's Cat | Summer Pop!+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-blast-time/id1535011471/reviews)** | [2.9 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summer-pop-plus/id6450008544/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **87.2% of reviews** | 23.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 639 MB | 612 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tactile Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400704108) | [ELEMENTA GAMES PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566823339) |

## What reviewers say

### Simon's Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-blast-time/id1535011471)

Embark on a Match 3 puzzle adventure with a beloved cat character. Solve thousands of levels to uncover garden secrets and renovate unique environments. Compete in tournaments and enjoy an expansive story.

**Highlights:** Thousands of Match 3 levels, Garden renovation and exploration, Expansive story with twists, Tournaments for competition, Create powerful combos, Use special puzzle pieces

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute and engaging story
- 💡 No in-app purchases or ads
- 👍 Relaxing and casual experience
- 👍 Enjoyable puzzles and challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing and freezing issues
- 🐛 Progress loss and save issues
- 🐛 Leaderboard and event bugs
- 💡 Difficulty scaling too steep
- 💡 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not progressing after completion
- Rewards not registering correctly
- Crashes when switching between apps
- Freezing during certain game modes

**Requested features**

- More garden and decoration options
- Ability to skip or replay levels
- Option to convert stars/coins to continue
- Improved leaderboard and event mechanics
- Ability to name and personalize animals


### Summer Pop!+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summer-pop-plus/id6450008544)

Embark on a relaxing seaside adventure filled with match-3 puzzles and charming animal characters. Explore beautiful beaches, engage in fun activities, and overcome challenges like the mischievous octopus boss. Enjoy hundreds of levels with new gameplay modes and special effects.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Seaside paradise setting, Adorable animal characters, New game modes, Hundreds of levels, Special effects, Octopus boss challenges

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Amazing graphics
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕰️ Endless replay value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔇 Inability to play own music

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup after updates
- Levels getting stuck or not progressing
- Sync/save issues with iCloud

**Requested features**

- Chinese language support
- Option to disable hints
- Improved coin/currency earning system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simon's Cat free?

Simon's Cat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Summer Pop!+ free?

Summer Pop!+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simon's Cat or Summer Pop!+?

Simon's Cat is rated higher. Simon's Cat averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while Summer Pop!+ averages 2.9 from 42 ratings.

### Do Simon's Cat or Summer Pop!+ have ads?

Neither Simon's Cat nor Summer Pop!+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simon's Cat or Summer Pop!+?

Simon's Cat ships an update monthly, and Summer Pop!+ every 2 months. Most recently, Simon's Cat was updated on October 25, 2026 and Summer Pop!+ on October 25, 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.*