# Cat Evolution! vs Tether

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tether at none against Cat Evolution!'s 1. Tether also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Cat Evolution!'s advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Evolution! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tether asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tether holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Evolution! has 23K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Evolution! | Tether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-evolution/id1637886090/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-physics-puzzle-game/id6759990105/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Pixel Worship, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082141726) |

## 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


### Tether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-physics-puzzle-game/id6759990105)

Control two orbs connected by a stretchy tether to solve physics-based puzzles. Use the tether's tension and leverage to navigate mazes, wrap around obstacles, and reach exits. Features local multiplayer for cooperative or competitive play.

**Highlights:** Physics-based tether mechanics, Solve devious mazes, Local multiplayer mode, Haptic feedback, 50+ handcrafted levels, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Evolution! free?

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

### Is Tether free?

Tether is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cat Evolution! or Tether?

Tether is rated higher. Cat Evolution! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Tether averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cat Evolution! or Tether have ads?

Both Cat Evolution! and Tether show ads.

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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.*