# In Plain Smite vs GameCat

In Plain Smite and GameCat both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of GameCat's written reviews are positive against 50% of In Plain Smite's. GameCat also leads on ratings volume (35 vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). In Plain Smite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GameCat sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. In Plain Smite asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for In Plain Smite against 4.3 for GameCat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 35 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of In Plain Smite's written reviews are positive against 87% of GameCat's.

In Plain Smite ships an update every 3 days, GameCat weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | In Plain Smite | GameCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-plain-smite/id1672452653/reviews) | **[4.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamecat-mhws/id6742364507/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Will Stankus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451105607) | [九思 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/986361942) |

## What reviewers say

### In Plain Smite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-plain-smite/id1672452653)

This app provides the latest information on game updates, including new character releases and patch notes for a popular MOBA. It also offers curated team lists and a character randomizer.

**Highlights:** Updated God List, Updated Item List, Curated Team Lists, God Randomizer, Patch Notes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### GameCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamecat-mhws/id6742364507)

This unofficial companion app provides a comprehensive wiki with a powerful search engine for game items and skills. It also features a robust build simulator to help players create optimal gear sets for their adventures.

**Highlights:** Game wiki with powerful search, Filter items by elements, skills, and more, Favorite items and quests, Build simulator for gear sets, Stunning user interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Member | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic build simulator
- 👍 Great companion app for MH experience
- 👍 Useful set builder and skill planner

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Language settings don't work as expected
- 🔒 Paywall for some key features
- 🔧 UI and configuration tools need improvement

**Reported bugs**

- Armor info not updated in a timely manner
- Slow app launch and performance issues

**Requested features**

- English language support
- Offline mode or local data storage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is In Plain Smite free?

In Plain Smite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GameCat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, In Plain Smite or GameCat?

GameCat is rated higher. In Plain Smite averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while GameCat averages 4.3 from 35 ratings.

### Do In Plain Smite or GameCat have ads?

Neither In Plain Smite nor GameCat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, In Plain Smite or GameCat?

In Plain Smite ships an update every 3 days, and GameCat weekly. Most recently, In Plain Smite was updated on November 3, 2026 and GameCat on November 4, 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.*