# Dog Life Simulator ! vs Cat Evolution!

Dog Life Simulator ! and Cat Evolution! both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Dog Life Simulator !'s written reviews are positive against 48% of Cat Evolution!'s. Dog Life Simulator ! also leads on chart position (#193 vs unranked) and ratings volume (181K vs 23K). Cat Evolution!'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dog Life Simulator ! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cat Evolution! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dog Life Simulator ! against 4.6 for Cat Evolution!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dog Life Simulator ! has 181K ratings behind it against 23K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Dog Life Simulator !'s written reviews are positive against 48% of Cat Evolution!'s.

Dog Life Simulator ! ships an update every 2 months, Cat Evolution! every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dog Life Simulator ! | Cat Evolution! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (181K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-life-simulator/id1586265498/reviews)** | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-evolution/id1637886090/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **181K** | 23K |
| Positive reviews | **73.6% of reviews** | 48.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 388 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [funcell Games Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165706492) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Dog Life Simulator !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-life-simulator/id1586265498)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Experience life from a dog's perspective in this narrative game. Make choices that shape your canine companion's story, care for them, and earn rewards to upgrade their living space. It's a unique virtual pet experience.

**Highlights:** Live as a dog, Narrative gameplay, Choice-driven story, Pet care mechanics, Kennel upgrades, Virtual pet companion

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bones Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bones Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bones Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove AD Offer | $5.49 | one-time |
| Special Item | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Heart and never give up
- 🐶 Wonderful game
- 💝 Lovely game
- 🤩 Amazing and fun game
- 🥰 Cute and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Questionable game
- 😅 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitchy and laggy
- 🤨 Repetitive and boring
- 😒 Inappropriate content

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issue after completing levels
- Unable to name newborn puppies
- Inconsistent gender/name representation
- Levels freezing or repeating unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Allow restarting the game
- Add more dog breeds and customization options
- Introduce a death/reincarnation mechanic
- Reduce ads and improve progression
- Enhance the overall realism and depth of gameplay


### Cat Evolution!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-evolution/id1637886090)

Embark on a delightful journey of evolution, starting as a humble cat and transforming into majestic creatures like tigers and beyond. Experience the thrill of growth and discovery in this engaging game.

**Highlights:** Evolve cats, Grow into tigers, Transform into other creatures, Engaging gameplay, Discovery and growth

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and fun gameplay
- 👍 Cute and engaging cat-themed design
- ⭐ Enjoyable progression and leveling system
- 🎉 Magical and whimsical experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive and limited gameplay after a certain level
- 💰 Excessive use of ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially at higher levels
- 🕰️ Slow loading times and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing at level 29
- Progression issues at level 111
- Inability to close ads or restart levels

**Requested features**

- More diverse animal types and enclosures
- Ability to save progress and resume levels
- Reduced reliance on ads and more balanced monetization
- Improved stability and bug fixes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dog Life Simulator ! free?

Dog Life Simulator ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cat Evolution! free?

Cat Evolution! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dog Life Simulator ! or Cat Evolution!?

Dog Life Simulator ! is rated higher. Dog Life Simulator ! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 181K ratings, while Cat Evolution! averages 4.6 from 23K ratings.

### Do Dog Life Simulator ! or Cat Evolution! have ads?

Both Dog Life Simulator ! and Cat Evolution! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dog Life Simulator ! or Cat Evolution!?

Dog Life Simulator ! ships an update every 2 months, and Cat Evolution! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dog Life Simulator ! was updated on October 27, 2026 and Cat Evolution! on October 27, 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.*