# Nekograms vs Box Cat Jam

Nekograms and Box Cat Jam both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Nekograms's written reviews are positive against 37% of Box Cat Jam's. Nekograms also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). Box Cat Jam's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 5). On rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Box Cat Jam is free to download; Nekograms costs $1.99 up front. Box Cat Jam sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Nekograms asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Nekograms against 4.1 for Box Cat Jam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box Cat Jam has 1.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Nekograms's written reviews are positive against 37% of Box Cat Jam's.

Nekograms ships an update every 6 weeks, Box Cat Jam every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nekograms | Box Cat Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nekograms/id1595765860/reviews)** | [4.1 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-cat-jam/id6477860482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 37.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 416 MB | 411 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hungry Sky Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042708273) | [ACTIONFIT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516168822) |

## What reviewers say

### Nekograms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nekograms/id1595765860)

Solve adorable cat-themed puzzles by guiding felines to sleep on cushions. Earn stars by completing levels efficiently and unlock challenging Endless Mode. Features original mechanics, a charming soundtrack, and a variety of cat breeds.

**Highlights:** Original puzzle mechanics, 160 levels across 4 worlds, Over 15 cat breeds, Endless Mode, Collect stars for efficient play, New arcade-themed world

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Box Cat Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-cat-jam/id6477860482)

Engage your mind with a charming block puzzle game featuring adorable cats. Match three identical felines to clear the board and progress through challenging levels. Build cozy cat towers and enjoy relaxing gameplay with cute graphics and animations.

**Highlights:** Match three same cats, Clear the board puzzle, Build cat towers, Challenging stages, Cute cat graphics, Relaxing gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 150 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bomb Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| endless 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Piggy bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| endless 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| King Cat Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hard Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| 650 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No ads bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3500 coins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Cute and adorable game
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🕰️ Relaxing and casual experience
- 🐱 Enjoyable cat-themed visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive and disruptive ads
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywalls
- 🔁 Repetitive and luck-based higher levels
- 🔋 Lives system and energy limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not registering completion properly
- Lives not refreshing as intended
- Sudden redirects to suspicious websites

**Requested features**

- More cat varieties and customization options
- Ability to replay levels without restrictions
- Improved progression system and rewards
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nekograms free?

Nekograms costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Box Cat Jam free?

Box Cat Jam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nekograms or Box Cat Jam?

Nekograms is rated higher. Nekograms averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Box Cat Jam averages 4.1 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Nekograms or Box Cat Jam have ads?

Box Cat Jam shows ads; Nekograms does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nekograms or Box Cat Jam?

Nekograms ships an update every 6 weeks, and Box Cat Jam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nekograms was updated on October 15, 2026 and Box Cat Jam on October 15, 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.*