Comparison

Stack Cats vs CatMerge

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

Head to head
About

Stack Cats

Tap to stack adorable cats as high as you can in this fun and safe mobile game. Unlock a variety of cute cats and kittens, explore interactive scenarios, and compete with friends on leaderboards. Enjoy a rewarding experience with prizes and achievements.

Highlights
  • Tap to stack cats
  • Unlockable cute cats and kittens
  • Interactive scenarios
  • Prize screen and bonuses
  • Online achievements
  • Leaderboards
Features
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WHERE ARE MY CAT LOVERS AT? The Fun Mobile Game where you tap as many Cats on top of another as you can! Sounds simple right? Give it try and see for yourself. Stack Cats is safe and fun for all Ages! Whether you are a Cat enthusiast or just a casual gamer Stack Cats is the right mobile game for you! So what are you waiting for? Get to stacking! UNLOCK CUTE CATS AND KITTENS Stack Cats has a full inventory of Cute Cats and Kittens to unlock. With the interactive scenarios such as Space and all the atmospheres you won't want to stop tapping and stacking! Unlock Cute Cats like Glitter Cat, Ninja Cat, and more! INTERACTIVE SCENARIOS The higher you stack the cats the more interactive the environment gets! From Asteroids, Planes and Apple trees! There is no where these cure Cats and Kittens won't go! PRIZE SCREEN AND BONUS Get rewarded with how high you stack the cats by receiving a free gift and prize to unlock more cats in the store screen! Also receive free cats for unlocking achievements! ONLINE ACHIEVEMENTS AND LEADER BOARDS Want to compete with your friends and family on how high you stacked your Cats? Stack Cats offers High Score Saving as well as Achievements to keep track of your progress with stack cats as well as show off your stacking skills. So tell all your friends how you stacked your cats and kittens all the way to space and hold the all time stacking record! DISCLAIMER No Cats were hurt in the making of this game. All Cats are accounted for. All Cats and Kittens have been paid royalties. Privacy is an issue that we take very seriously. To learn more about how we work with these matters, please read our privacy policy: https://www.fitchettstudios.com/privacy-policy Credit: Menu Music: https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/636952 Main Music: https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/541201 Sound Effects: https://www.soundsnap.com

About

CatMerge

Combine adorable, bouncy cats by touching and colliding them. Strategically merge cats of different sizes to create bigger ones, with the ultimate goal of transforming them into a majestic tiger. Enjoy this delightful puzzle journey with multiple language support.

Highlights
  • Combine and merge cats
  • Transform cats into different characters
  • Create a majestic tiger
  • Simple touch controls
  • Strategic merging gameplay
  • Multiple language support
Features
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Experience the world of adorable, bouncy cats!  When these cute, round cats collide, they magically transform into different cat characters.  Meet various cat friends of different sizes and shapes. Your mission is to combine all the cats and create a majestic tiger! -How to Play 1. Use simple touches to move the cats and make them collide. 2. Carefully choose the order in which to combine them, strategically creating bigger cats. 3. Combine all the cats to transform them into a majestic tiger! Embark on this delightful journey and enjoy the unique challenge of merging cats. Download now and start creating your own tiger family! Language Localization - English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified)

Screenshots

Stack Cats4 screens
CatMerge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stack Cats at none against CatMerge's 1. Stack Cats also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). CatMerge's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. CatMerge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stack Cats asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Stack Cats against 4.7 for CatMerge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 89 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Stack Cats's written reviews are positive against 91% of CatMerge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stack Cats ships an update every 3 weeks, CatMerge every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stack Cats versus CatMerge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStack CatsCatMerge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (30 ratings)4.7 (89 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3089 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFitchett StudiosU-F5 Games

Customer experience

Stack Cats

All ratings30 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

CatMerge

All ratings89 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

None

Stack Cats

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CatMerge

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99

Questions

Is Stack Cats free?
Stack Cats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CatMerge free?
CatMerge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stack Cats or CatMerge?
CatMerge is rated higher. Stack Cats averages 4.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while CatMerge averages 4.7 from 89 ratings.
Do Stack Cats or CatMerge have ads?
CatMerge shows ads; Stack Cats does not.
Which is updated more often, Stack Cats or CatMerge?
Stack Cats ships an update every 3 weeks, and CatMerge every 5 days. Most recently, Stack Cats was updated on October 19, 2026 and CatMerge on October 21, 2026.

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