# Save the Masters vs Save the Cat

The clearest difference is rating: Save the Masters at 4.6 against Save the Cat's 2.2. Save the Masters also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 10). Save the Cat's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Save the Masters sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Save the Cat sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Save the Masters holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Save the Masters has 1.4K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Save the Masters's written reviews are positive against 0% of Save the Cat's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save the Masters | Save the Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-masters/id1576849451/reviews)** | [2.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-cat-kitten-escape/id6480162162/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 356 MB | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) | [Thang Phan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648428963) |

## What reviewers say

### Save the Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-masters/id1576849451)

Engage in a fun puzzle strategy game where you outsmart cunning enemies and tricky traps. Use your logic and quick reflexes to cut ropes and save characters. Enjoy hours of thrilling gameplay with strategic challenges.

**Highlights:** Puzzle strategy gameplay, Outsmart enemies and traps, Rope cutting mechanics, Save characters, Strategic thinking, Quick reflexes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Large currency kit offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small soft kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium soft kit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large soft kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Alt Shrimp game skin pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Alt Medieval skin pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 😀 Fun and addicting
- 🎨 Amazing skins and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after completing levels
- Unable to progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Bring back character's house
- Replay option for levels


### Save the Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-cat-kitten-escape/id6480162162)

A puzzle adventure where you strategically cut ropes to rescue kittens from danger. Avoid dogs and solve increasingly challenging levels to save all the furry friends.

**Highlights:** Rope-cutting puzzle gameplay, Rescue adorable kittens, Avoid dangerous dogs, Diverse and challenging levels, Intuitive controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin 5 | $54.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Save the Masters free?

Save the Masters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Save the Cat free?

Save the Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Save the Masters or Save the Cat?

Save the Masters is rated higher. Save the Masters averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Save the Cat averages 2.2 from 10 ratings.

### Do Save the Masters or Save the Cat have ads?

Both Save the Masters and Save the Cat show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Save the Masters or Save the Cat?

Save the Masters ships an update every 3 weeks, and Save the Cat every 3 weeks. Most recently, Save the Masters was updated on November 7, 2026 and Save the Cat on November 4, 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.*