# Cat Pixels vs Canal Builder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cat Pixels at 100% against Canal Builder's 23%. Cat Pixels also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Canal Builder's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.7 vs 3.0).

Canal Builder is free to download; Cat Pixels costs $0.99 up front. Canal Builder sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Cat Pixels asks for nothing beyond the download.

Canal Builder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canal Builder has 524 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Cat Pixels's written reviews are positive against 23% of Canal Builder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cat Pixels ships an update every 15 months, Canal Builder every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Pixels | Canal Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-pixels/id1631290945/reviews) | **[4.7 (524 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canal-builder-idle-game/id6740768151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **524** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 22.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 83 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksii Poliakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/648955741) | [Xiamen Yiniao Game Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560762979) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Pixels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-pixels/id1631290945)

Embark on a tangled adventure with playful cats across five unique locations. Encounter new heroes and challenges in each setting, from a yard with a bird to a home with a robot vacuum. Explore night levels and winter tales in this charming game.

**Highlights:** Five distinct game locations, New hero encounters in each area, Interactive environmental elements, Progressive level design, Charming narrative

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Canal Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canal-builder-idle-game/id6740768151)

Build and manage a profitable canal business by hiring diggers and trucks to excavate waterways. Watch your revenue grow as ships navigate your canals, generating wealth. This idle simulation game lets you upgrade your operations and become a rich canal tycoon.

**Highlights:** Hire diggers and trucks, Upgrade operations, Build canals, Facilitate ship traffic, Earn revenue, Idle simulation gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DIAMOND1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Markering Expert | $4.99 | one-time |
| DIAMOND2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| General Manager | $6.99 | one-time |
| NO MORE ADS | $9.99 | one-time |
| DIAMOND3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| DIAMOND4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| DIAMOND5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| DIAMOND6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Pixels free?

Cat Pixels costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Canal Builder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cat Pixels or Canal Builder?

Canal Builder is rated higher. Cat Pixels averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Canal Builder averages 4.7 from 524 ratings.

### Do Cat Pixels or Canal Builder have ads?

Canal Builder shows ads; Cat Pixels does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Pixels or Canal Builder?

Cat Pixels ships an update every 15 months, and Canal Builder every 2 days. Most recently, Cat Pixels was updated on September 9, 2026 and Canal Builder on October 24, 2026.

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