# Cat Evolution! vs Tangled Snakes

Cat Evolution! and Tangled Snakes both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 48% of Cat Evolution!'s written reviews are positive against 31% of Tangled Snakes's. Cat Evolution! also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Tangled Snakes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (87K vs 23K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Cat Evolution! against 4.5 for Tangled Snakes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23K and 87K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Cat Evolution!'s written reviews are positive against 31% of Tangled Snakes's.

Cat Evolution! ships an update every 3 weeks, Tangled Snakes weekly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Evolution! | Tangled Snakes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-evolution/id1637886090/reviews)** | [4.5 (87K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangled-snakes/id1665914232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23K | **87K** |
| Positive reviews | **48.2% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 429 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Popcore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375461777) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Tangled Snakes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangled-snakes/id1665914232)

Guide tangled snakes through challenging puzzles by choosing the correct slither order. Avoid obstacles and free all the snakes to progress through levels in this classic-inspired game.

**Highlights:** Snake puzzle gameplay, Obstacle avoidance, Level-based progression, Strategic slither order, Classic snake game twist

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Challenge Level Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 10 Hard Challenges | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Coin Multiplier Income | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 10 Epic Challenges | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Permanent worker | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pile of cash | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 🔍 Lack of new content
- 🔍 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Impossible levels

**Reported bugs**

- Snakes getting stuck and unable to move
- Levels not registering as completed
- Blank screens and crashes
- Ads freezing the game

**Requested features**

- More variety of skins and customization options
- Ability to disable visual effects
- More challenging and diverse levels
- Better progression system with meaningful rewards
- Ability to opt out of ads completely


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Evolution! free?

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

### Is Tangled Snakes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cat Evolution! or Tangled Snakes?

Cat Evolution! is rated higher. Cat Evolution! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Tangled Snakes averages 4.5 from 87K ratings.

### Do Cat Evolution! or Tangled Snakes have ads?

Both Cat Evolution! and Tangled Snakes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Evolution! or Tangled Snakes?

Cat Evolution! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tangled Snakes weekly. Most recently, Cat Evolution! was updated on November 7, 2026 and Tangled Snakes 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.*