# Cat Quest III vs Space Squad Survival

The clearest difference is ads: Cat Quest III at none against Space Squad Survival's shown. Space Squad Survival's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Quest III sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Space Squad Survival sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Space Squad Survival holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Squad Survival has 1.2K ratings behind it against 174, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Cat Quest III's written reviews are positive against 85% of Space Squad Survival's.

Cat Quest III ships an update every 5 days, Space Squad Survival every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Quest III | Space Squad Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-quest-iii/id1551304183/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-squad-survival/id6742790136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 174 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 74.4% of reviews | **84.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 953 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Gentlebros.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1148385288) | [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Quest III

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-quest-iii/id1551304183)

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:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid app
- 🤑 Expensive price

**Reported bugs**

- No major bugs reported

**Requested features**

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


### Space Squad Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-squad-survival/id6742790136)

Command your spaceship and crew to survive in the vastness of space. Explore planets, manage resources, hunt alien creatures, and battle ruthless pirates to ensure your squad's survival. Your strategic decisions are key to overcoming the challenges of the cosmos.

**Highlights:** Ship Management, Hunting Alien Creatures, Planet Exploration, Battling Space Pirates, Building and Development

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinch of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starterpaket | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hoard of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay
- 👍 Fun and creative idea
- 👍 Surprisingly fun and fast-paced
- 👍 Progression is good
- 👍 Crew helps on missions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls are difficult and frustrating
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Lack of explanations and tutorials
- 🐛 Enemies attack too frequently
- 🐛 Difficulty identifying ship damage

**Reported bugs**

- Saved game not syncing between devices
- Camera issues
- Shooting system needs improvement

**Requested features**

- Add an endless mode without a timer
- Allow redesigning the ship at will
- Implement ship-to-ship battles
- Add more destructible elements
- Support gamepad controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Quest III free?

Cat Quest III is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Space Squad Survival free?

Space Squad Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cat Quest III or Space Squad Survival?

Space Squad Survival is rated higher. Cat Quest III averages 4.5 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Space Squad Survival averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Cat Quest III or Space Squad Survival have ads?

Space Squad Survival shows ads; Cat Quest III does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Quest III or Space Squad Survival?

Cat Quest III ships an update every 5 days, and Space Squad Survival every 4 days. Most recently, Cat Quest III was updated on November 11, 2026 and Space Squad Survival on November 8, 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.*