Comparison

Cat Quest III vs Sparklite

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

Head to head
About

Cat Quest III

Embark on a pirate-themed open-world action RPG as a swashbuckling cat. Explore a fantastical archipelago, battle enemies, and search for mythical treasure. Offers extensive quests, dungeons, and collectible equipment for endless adventure.

Highlights
  • Open-world action RPG
  • Pirate-themed fantasy world
  • Over 100 quests and dungeons
  • 100+ equipment to collect
  • 50+ bosses to defeat
  • Infinity Tower for replayability
Features
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*TRY BEFORE YOU BUY* Play the beginning of your catventure for free! One-time purchase unlocks the full game and all future updates! Get whiskered away on a hearty catventure in Cat Quest III, the third installment in the award-winning Cat Quest series! Play as a swashbuckling purrivateer in this 2.5D open-world action RPG set in a fantastical pirate-themed world – the Purribean - an archipelago swarming with Pi-rats searching for the Northern Star - a long-lost mythical treasure. - Over 100 quest, dungeons and activities combined! - More than 100 equipment to collect! - Upwards of 50 bosses to defeat! - An Infinity Tower for endless replayability! - New Game + mode! - Mew Game challenge mode for the darin' and brave... ... and so much more!

About

Sparklite

Embark on a roguelite action-adventure in a vibrant, procedurally generated world. Battle foes with a variety of gadgets and weapons, explore diverse environments, and harness a unique resource to overcome challenges and save the land from a greedy baron. The game offers a free trial before unlocking the full experience.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated world exploration
  • Top-down action combat
  • Gadget and weapon invention
  • Titan boss battles
  • World-building and NPC interaction
  • Pixel art aesthetic and original soundtrack
Features
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Try Sparklite for free up until the first Titan fight and unlock the full game for the whole adventure! Sparklite is an Action-Adventure roguelite set in a whimsical and ever-changing land. Gear up for Adventure and battle foes in top-down action using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, and gear. Explore dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, and harness the power Sparklite! Key Features • Explore the bright and colourful land of Geodia • Harness the Sparklite to fight monsters and titans • Befriend the locals and help build The Refuge • Invent your arsenal to solves puzzles, defeat enemies and become stronger • Save the environment from the greedy Baron • Enjoy intricate pixel art aesthetic and an original soundtrack by composer Dale North (Wizard of Legend) inspired by retro classics Carefully redesigned for mobile • Revamped interface • Game Center achievements • iCloud - Share your progress between iOS devices • Compatible with MFicontrollers If you experience any issue with Sparklite, please contact our customer support here: https://playdigious.helpshift.com/hc/en/8-sparklite/contact-us/. Please make sure to give us as much information as possible on your problem.

Screenshots

Cat Quest III4 screens
Sparklite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cat Quest III at every 5 days against Sparklite's every 2 months. Sparklite's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, review sentiment, 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. Cat Quest III sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Sparklite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sparklite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 167 and 588 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Cat Quest III's written reviews are positive against 80% of Sparklite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cat Quest III ships an update every 5 days, Sparklite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cat Quest III versus Sparklite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCat Quest IIISparklite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (167 ratings)4.7 (588 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.7% of reviews79.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings167588 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size953 MB1.4 GB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperThe Gentlebros.Playdigious

Customer experience

Cat Quest III

All ratings167 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive74.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative20.6%

Sparklite

All ratings588 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews221 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative13.6%

User reviews

Cat Quest III

From 167 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 💡 Engaging gameplay
  • 🎮 Excellent controller support

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid app
  • 🤑 Expensive price

Sparklite

From 588 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game with good story
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 💡 Interesting mechanics
  • 👍 Charming pixel art
  • 👍 Engaging story and characters

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔧 Controls can be finicky or unresponsive
  • 🔧 Difficulty spikes in certain areas
  • 🔧 Limited customization options
  • 🔧 Short overall length

Bugs and requests

Cat Quest III

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • No major bugs reported

Requested features

2 requests
  • Free-to-play model with optional DLCs
  • More content and updates

Sparklite

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to progress past certain points
  • Inconsistent controller support
  • Graphical glitches in certain areas
  • Save data loss or corruption

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more languages
  • Improve button/control customization
  • Expand endgame content and replayability
  • Optimize performance on older devices
  • Add cloud save support

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cat Quest III

One-time2
  • Full Game Unlock$9.99
  • Full Game Unlock$19.99
1 purchases

Sparklite

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$6.99

Questions

Is Cat Quest III free?
Cat Quest III is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sparklite free?
Sparklite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cat Quest III or Sparklite?
Sparklite is rated higher. Cat Quest III averages 4.5 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while Sparklite averages 4.7 from 588 ratings.
Do Cat Quest III or Sparklite have ads?
Neither Cat Quest III nor Sparklite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cat Quest III or Sparklite?
Cat Quest III ships an update every 5 days, and Sparklite every 2 months. Most recently, Cat Quest III was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sparklite on September 22, 2026.

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