# CookieRun vs Drop the Cat

CookieRun and Drop the Cat both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of CookieRun's written reviews are positive against 29% of Drop the Cat's. Drop the Cat's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#85 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CookieRun sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Drop the Cat sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CookieRun holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21K and 25K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of CookieRun's written reviews are positive against 29% of Drop the Cat's.

CookieRun ships an update monthly, Drop the Cat weekly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CookieRun | Drop the Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookierunwitchs-castle-blast/id1589914368/reviews)** | [4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-the-cat/id6749132002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21K | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.1% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#85** |
| Size | 826 MB | 539 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Devsisters](https://appshunter.io/developer/311464410) | [ACTIONFIT Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516168822) |

## What reviewers say

### CookieRun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookierunwitchs-castle-blast/id1589914368)

Embark on a tap-to-blast puzzle adventure to help GingerBrave escape a mysterious castle. Match colorful blocks, unlock rooms, collect treasures, and decorate your castle. Enjoy mini-games and an engaging storyline.

**Highlights:** Tap-to-blast puzzle gameplay, Powerful boosters, Castle decoration, Mini-games for rewards, Offline play, Engaging storyline

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzle Winner's Support Pack | $0.79 | one-time |
| Special Welcome Pack Vol1 | $0.89 | one-time |
| Crystals x200 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Grand Opening Special Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Package Vol.1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack Vol.1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Rookie Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Witchberry Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Lover Package | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute character designs
- 💫 Engaging story and voice acting
- ⭐ Customizable rooms
- 🎨 Beautiful animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive gacha system
- 🔍 Difficult to obtain new cookies
- 🧩 Sudden difficulty spike in levels
- 💰 Levels feel designed to push in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on loading screen
- Inability to claim daily rewards
- Decorations not working as intended
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Separate gacha for cookies and other items
- More ways to earn in-game currency
- Increased move/turn limits on challenging levels
- Offline mode or reduced storage requirements
- Improved tutorial and onboarding


### Drop the Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-the-cat/id6749132002)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Grossing · Casual, #85 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Slide blocks to guide colorful cats into matching colored holes in this logic puzzle adventure. It offers a relaxing yet stimulating experience with increasing challenges and strategic gameplay. Enjoy this brain-training game offline, anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Block sliding mechanics, Color matching puzzles, Logic and strategy challenges, Offline play supported, Cute cat visuals, Increasing difficulty

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Reward Basic 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.59 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 02 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 03 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and cute game
- 🚀 Challenging puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Frustrating time limits
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Levels with unachievable solutions
- Ad-related issues (not registering views, glitches)
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Option to play without time limits
- More accessibility features
- Improved save/progress system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CookieRun free?

CookieRun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Drop the Cat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CookieRun or Drop the Cat?

CookieRun is rated higher. CookieRun averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Drop the Cat averages 4.6 from 25K ratings.

### Do CookieRun or Drop the Cat have ads?

Both CookieRun and Drop the Cat show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CookieRun or Drop the Cat?

CookieRun ships an update monthly, and Drop the Cat weekly. Most recently, CookieRun was updated on November 7, 2026 and Drop the Cat on November 7, 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.*