# Cat Evolution! vs Animals Racing

Cat Evolution! and Animals Racing both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 49% of Cat Evolution!'s written reviews are positive against 28% of Animals Racing's. Cat Evolution! also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (22K vs 3.9K). 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 Animals Racing sells 11 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 4.6 for Animals Racing. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Evolution! has 22K ratings behind it against 3.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Cat Evolution!'s written reviews are positive against 28% of Animals Racing's.

Cat Evolution! ships an update every 3 weeks, Animals Racing every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Evolution! | Animals Racing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-evolution/id1637886090/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animals-racing/id6473126414/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 3.9K |
| Positive reviews | **48.6% of reviews** | 27.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 287 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Xiamen Sixcube Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/918372309) |

## 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


### Animals Racing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animals-racing/id6473126414)

Race through diverse environments by transforming your character to match land, air, or sea. Adapt quickly to overcome obstacles and outmaneuver opponents to become the ultimate victor.

**Highlights:** Elemental transformations, Varied environments, Competitive racing, Adaptable gameplay, Satisfying fun

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Package 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack Sale 20% | $7.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack V2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Fun game
- 🎉 Enjoyable animal racing
- 💖 Favorite game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High prices
- 🚧 Boring park building
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Ads get stuck, can't exit
- Placement names incorrect in races

**Requested features**

- More animals to unlock
- Ability to choose when to race animals
- Reduce ads or make them optional
- Improve gem/currency system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Evolution! free?

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

### Is Animals Racing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cat Evolution! or Animals Racing?

Cat Evolution! is rated higher. Cat Evolution! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Animals Racing averages 4.6 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Cat Evolution! or Animals Racing have ads?

Both Cat Evolution! and Animals Racing show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Evolution! or Animals Racing?

Cat Evolution! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Animals Racing every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cat Evolution! was updated on October 14, 2026 and Animals Racing on October 13, 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.*
