Comparison

PopStar! Lite vs Pop Cat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PopStar! Lite

This is a casual puzzle game where players tap groups of two or more same-colored blocks to clear them. The goal is to achieve target scores to advance through stages, with bonuses awarded for clearing all blocks. It offers strategic, addictive, and challenging fun for all ages.

Highlights
  • Tap same-colored blocks
  • No time limit
  • Target points per stage
  • Scoring bonuses
  • Autosave functionality
  • Supports iOS devices
Features
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Once you pop, you can't stop! PopStar!—The most interesting elimination game in the world! PopStar!—Can’t be missed casual mobile game! PopStar!—Number one time killer game! PopStar!—Whenever, wherever you can play! _______________________________________ Fantastic fun!!!(user review) "Now my current favorite game! Strategic, addictive and challenging fun for everyone! Replay value is high! I keep improving! This should be on everyone's iPhone! Good job!" _______________________________________ How to Play: - Just tap two or more blocks of the same color. - There is no time limit, but each stage has target points to proceed to next stage. _______________________________________ Tips on Scoring: - Remember just two rules below: 1. The more blocks you pop, the more score you will get 2. Try to clear all block, you will get a lot of bonus. Example of Rule #1 (Formula: Score = Blocks * Blocks * 5) 2 Blocks = 20 3 Blocks = 45 4 Blocks = 80 ... 10 Blocks = 500 ... 20 Blocks = 2000 Example of Rule #2 (Formula: Bonus = 2000 - Blocks * Blocks * 20) 10 Blocks Left = 0 9 Blocks Left = 380 8 Blocks Left = 720 ... All Block Cleared = 2000 _______________________________________ Features: - Autosave when terminated or get a call - Supports iPhone iOS 4 - All available for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad _______________________________________ Full version supports autosave and continue. You can check out a video of the gameplay at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSRkjjw7StY

About

Pop Cat

An addictive puzzle game where you tap matching cat tiles to clear them. Train your brain and relax with over 1000 puzzles. No time limits, just blast cats to reach target scores.

Highlights
  • Tap matching cat tiles
  • No time limit
  • Reach target scores
  • New bubble blocks with 5 cat styles
  • Magic fish power-up
Features
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Pop Cat from LinkDesks Inc. is an addictive pop cats puzzle game! Join millions now in the best pop cat game ever! Pop cats are designed for both kids & adults! Training your brain while relaxing in boring time! Enjoy this superior pop bubble cat game! Pop Cat! Cats are in a mess~~~~~ Blast them and win !!! ------------------------------------ Features of pop bubble puzzle cat game: - With all new experiences & design! - New Bubble Blocks - 5 Styles of Cats. How to play pop bubble puzzle cat game: - Tap two or more bubble blocks of the same cats! - There is no time limit! Reach the target points of the stage. - Magic fish can help you to change the color of cats. ----------------------- How to play pop bubble cat game: Very simple to play! Just tap! 4000 points in one stage: star of pop cat game. 5000 points in one stage: super star of pop cat game. 6000 points in one stage: super super star of pop cat game. More than millions of players & 1000+ puzzles are waiting for you in Pop Cat! Email:  popcat@linkdesks.com

Screenshots

PopStar! Lite4 screens
Pop Cat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PopStar! Lite at none against Pop Cat's 10. PopStar! Lite also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.6). Pop Cat's advantage is ratings volume (221 vs 46). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pop Cat sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. PopStar! Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PopStar! Lite against 4.5 for Pop Cat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 221 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of PopStar! Lite's written reviews are positive against 70% of Pop Cat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PopStar! Lite ships an update every 2 months, Pop Cat every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PopStar! Lite versus Pop Cat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopStar! LitePop Cat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (46 ratings)4.5 (221 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.9% of reviews — better69.8% of reviews
Number of ratings46221 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZplay (Beijing) Info. Tech. Co.,Ltd.Shanghai Zhenglang Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

PopStar! Lite

All ratings46 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews234 reviews
Positive70.9%
Neutral7.3%
Negative21.8%

Pop Cat

All ratings221 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral7.5%
Negative22.6%

Bugs and requests

PopStar! Lite

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Game crashes after update
  • Game freezes and closes
  • Cannot open the app after update
  • Game stalls on iPhone 3s
  • Update makes game unplayable
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  • Ads have broken links
  • Game exits unexpectedly at high scores
  • Cannot play past level 5
  • Game over even when score is met
  • App resets to home page on high levels

Requested features

10 requests
  • Allow playing past level 5 in free version
  • Add more levels to the free version
  • Revert to older graphics/patterns
  • Fix game crashing issues
  • Implement an undo function
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  • Add a 'Double Mode'
  • Improve clarity of graphics
  • Allow music playback in full version
  • Add more stage variety
  • Add save and continue function

Pop Cat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PopStar! Lite

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Pop Cat

One-time9
  • 28 Gold Coins$0.99
  • 24 Gold Coins$0.99
  • 140 Gold Coins2 variants$4.99
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  • 420 Gold Coins$9.99
  • 320 Gold Coins$9.99
  • 920 Gold Coins$19.99
  • 720 Gold Coins$19.99
  • 3050 Gold Coins$49.99
  • 2400 Gold Coins$49.99

Questions

Is PopStar! Lite free?
PopStar! Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pop Cat free?
Pop Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PopStar! Lite or Pop Cat?
Pop Cat is rated higher. PopStar! Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Pop Cat averages 4.5 from 221 ratings.
Do PopStar! Lite or Pop Cat have ads?
Neither PopStar! Lite nor Pop Cat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PopStar! Lite or Pop Cat?
PopStar! Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Pop Cat every 9 months. Most recently, PopStar! Lite was updated on October 21, 2026 and Pop Cat on October 23, 2026.

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