# Springer vs Rainbow cat

The clearest difference is rating: Rainbow cat at 5.0 against Springer's 4.2. Rainbow cat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Springer's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Rainbow cat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Springer has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Springer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rainbow cat's.

Springer ships an update every 3 months, Rainbow cat every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Springer | Rainbow cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springer/id309210359/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-cat/id1379858401/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 97.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) | [Denis Samodurov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377339392) |

## What reviewers say

### Springer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springer/id309210359)

Bounce and jump through an exciting space adventure. Navigate platforms, grab rockets for boosts, and avoid obstacles. Compete with friends and players worldwide on a global leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Infinite vertical scrolling adventure, Responsive touch controls, Space exploration, Global leaderboard, Game Center integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Easy to learn
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 👍 Great time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Sometimes boring
- 🤔 Enemies get in the way
- 🤔 Too hard
- 🤔 Not worth the price (older review)

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashed when trying to play music (older review)

**Requested features**

- Bring back old version with levels
- Add music playback
- Optional time limit
- Checkpoints for levels
- Level select option


### Rainbow cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-cat/id1379858401)

A simple, positive game designed to help users relax and cope with stress through cheerful music and vibrant visuals. Players guide a rainbow cat through obstacles by tapping the screen, with increasing speed to enhance the challenge.

**Highlights:** Simple tap controls, Increasing speed gameplay, Relaxing music, Bright, cheerful colors, Obstacle avoidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Springer free?

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

### Is Rainbow cat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Springer or Rainbow cat?

Rainbow cat is rated higher. Springer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Rainbow cat averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Springer or Rainbow cat have ads?

Springer shows ads; Rainbow cat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Springer or Rainbow cat?

Springer ships an update every 3 months, and Rainbow cat every 2 months. Most recently, Springer was updated on August 13, 2026 and Rainbow cat on June 1, 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.*