# Cat Evolution! vs Monster Trainer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cat Evolution! at every 3 weeks against Monster Trainer's every 4 months. Cat Evolution! also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 3.4K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Evolution! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Monster Trainer sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cat Evolution! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Evolution! has 22K ratings behind it against 3.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Cat Evolution!'s written reviews are positive against 54% of Monster Trainer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cat Evolution! ships an update every 3 weeks, Monster Trainer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Evolution! | Monster Trainer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-evolution/id1637886090/reviews)** | [4.4 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-trainer-runner-3d/id6443844165/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 3.4K |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | **54.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 475 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Negaxy., JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599205601) |

## 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


### Monster Trainer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-trainer-runner-3d/id6443844165)

Collect food to evolve your monsters and become the strongest trainer. Battle other trainers to earn badges and unlock new lands filled with powerful creatures. Build your ultimate monster team.

**Highlights:** Collect food for monsters, Catch monsters, Evolve monsters, Battle trainers, Earn badges, Build a dream team

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dollar 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monster 1 Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Supply Silver Pack Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dollar 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monster 2 Sale | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ads in game | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monster Legendary | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monster 3 Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dollar 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Supply Diamond Pack Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monster 4 Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monster 5 Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monster 6 Sale | $9.99 | one-time |
| No ads Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Monster 7 Sale | $14.99 | one-time |
| Dollar 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Monster 8 Sale | $24.99 | one-time |
| Dollar 6 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Dollar 7 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Great game
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 🎉 Addictive gameplay
- 🤩 Awesome monsters to collect
- 🕹️ Satisfying battles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤯 Unrealistic in-app purchases
- 🤔 Not like the ads
- 🤷‍♂️ Feels like a Pokémon ripoff

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working after purchase
- Safari zone resets after clearing
- Incorrect monster display in battles
- Laggy performance on older devices
- Microphone not working

**Requested features**

- Add more monsters and islands
- Implement trading between players
- Improve food/item pricing
- Add multiplayer and PvP modes
- Implement cloud/game save feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Evolution! free?

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

### Is Monster Trainer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cat Evolution! or Monster Trainer?

Cat Evolution! is rated higher. Cat Evolution! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Monster Trainer averages 4.4 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do Cat Evolution! or Monster Trainer have ads?

Both Cat Evolution! and Monster Trainer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Evolution! or Monster Trainer?

Cat Evolution! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Monster Trainer every 4 months. Most recently, Cat Evolution! was updated on September 28, 2026 and Monster Trainer on September 26, 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.*