# Explorer Cat vs Scary Cat Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Scary Cat Simulator at 3.8 against Explorer Cat's 2.3. Scary Cat Simulator also leads on ratings volume (86 vs 7). Explorer Cat's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Scary Cat Simulator holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scary Cat Simulator has 86 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Explorer Cat | Scary Cat Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorer-cat/id1570641735/reviews) | **[3.8 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scary-cat-simulator-evil-pet/id1590331141/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **86** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [NoBrain Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451233848) | [Ahmad Jalil Qarshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453678436) |

## What reviewers say

### Explorer Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorer-cat/id1570641735)

Embark on an urban adventure as a feline explorer. Navigate city streets, collect fish to transform your cat, and enjoy the thrill of discovery. Be vigilant to avoid traffic hazards.

**Highlights:** Explore a city environment, Collect fish to change cat appearance, Avoid traffic hazards, Simple and fun gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scary Cat Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scary-cat-simulator-evil-pet/id1590331141)

Embark on a survival adventure as a hungry stray cat. Eat, evolve, and grow into the ultimate predator in an open world. Recruit baby cats to aid your survival and explore diverse food sources beyond mice.

**Highlights:** Evolve into a predator, Survive in an open world, Eat various food items, Recruit and grow baby cats, Intuitive touch controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Explorer Cat free?

Explorer Cat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scary Cat Simulator free?

Scary Cat Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Explorer Cat or Scary Cat Simulator?

Scary Cat Simulator is rated higher. Explorer Cat averages 2.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Scary Cat Simulator averages 3.8 from 86 ratings.

### Do Explorer Cat or Scary Cat Simulator have ads?

Both Explorer Cat and Scary Cat Simulator show ads.

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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.*