Comparison

Cat Physics vs Snail Bob 2

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

Head to head
About

Cat Physics

A physics-based puzzle game where players must pass a ball between cats. Navigate through various obstacles and challenges to complete each level. Offers a unique and addictive gameplay experience with plenty of puzzles to solve.

Highlights
  • 250 clever puzzles
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Obstacle navigation
  • Multiple solutions
  • 3-star ranking system
  • Achievements
Features
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What are cats up to at dawn, when nobody's around? Sneaking around the back alleys? Probably! Going through garbage cans? Not likely! Playing ball games? Most certainly! Join the cats in their favorite midnight ball game: CAT PHYSICS! The objective is simple -- Pass the ball from one cat to another! Sound too simple? Oh, wait... did we mention flip boards, glass windows, trap doors and other obstacles? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * WHAT REVIEWERS SAY: - "Highly Recommended" -- TouchArcade - "App Store Game Of The Week" -- GamePro - "Staff Pick" -- AppComments - "Rated 4.5 / 5" -- GamePro APPLE AWARDS / STAFF PICKS: - "Five-Minute Fixes" -- iTunes US - "Hot New Games / Physics Puzzlers" -- AppStore WHAT FANS SAY: - "Perfect touch controls, wonderful graphics and addictive gameplay." - "Another unique, fun game" - "Totally recommend it" * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GAME FEATURES: - 200 clever puzzles to solve (*UPDATE 2019* Now 250 levels) - Cozy midnight backdrops - Jazzy background music - Complete puzzles using different solutions: Increased replay value! - Donut Games' famous 3-star ranking system - Game Center support - Achievements to unlock - Collectors Icon #22 - And much more... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Enjoy another Donut Games release!

About

Snail Bob 2

Guide a snail through challenging levels by activating various mechanisms. This physics puzzle game offers a fun and brain-teasing experience for all ages, featuring numerous levels and customization options.

Highlights
  • Physics-based puzzle gameplay
  • 120 levels across 4 worlds
  • Customize Bob with outfits
  • Find hidden stars and jigsaw pieces
  • Suitable for all ages and families
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The award winning physics puzzle game is back! Finally fully FREE version! As in the original game Bob simply crawls onwards regardless of the situation. And your job is to press buttons, switch levers, move platforms and activate other machines to not give Bob to perish or be gobbled. Snail Bob 2 is perfect for players of all ages and skills. This is a kind and funny game, which makes rack your brain but won't break it and definitely makes you smile :) - 120 levels spread across 4 unique worlds - Dressing Bob in tons of different outfits (you can even dress up him in Pixel, After Shower and Dragon costumes) - Find all hidden stars and jigsaw pieces (many hidden objects on levels) - Great family puzzle perfect suitable for kids and for adults, and also to play together - Sequel of the famous web-game that has been played over a billion times! ***Supported devices: iPhone 4, iPad 2, iPad Mini and up***

Screenshots

Cat Physics2 screens
Snail Bob 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Snail Bob 2 at Free against Cat Physics's $1.99. Snail Bob 2 also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 795). Cat Physics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence and device support 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

Snail Bob 2 is free to download; Cat Physics costs $1.99 up front. Snail Bob 2 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Cat Physics asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cat Physics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snail Bob 2 has 13K ratings behind it against 795, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Cat Physics's written reviews are positive against 72% of Snail Bob 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Cat Physics versus Snail Bob 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCat PhysicsSnail Bob 2
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (795 ratings) — better4.6 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews97.5% of reviews — better72.1% of reviews
Number of ratings79513K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#78 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB289 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperDonut GamesHC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED

Customer experience

Cat Physics

All ratings796 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews566 reviews
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative0.9%

Snail Bob 2

All ratings12,877 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews466 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative20.2%

User reviews

Cat Physics

From 795 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Challenging but fun gameplay
  • 🐱 Cute cat-themed design
  • 🧠 Engaging brain teasers
  • 🕹️ Addictive and replayable
  • 💯 Excellent value for money

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Some levels are very difficult
  • 🔄 Lack of undo/reset functionality
  • 🕰️ Occasional physics inconsistencies

Snail Bob 2

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🐌 Cute and creative main character
  • 🧩 Enjoyable puzzle-solving challenges
  • 🎨 Variety of levels and stories
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for kids and families

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty finding hidden stars/puzzle pieces
  • 🕰️ Levels can be too challenging at times
  • 💸 Excessive ads, even in paid version
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🚫 Incompatibility issues on some devices

Bugs and requests

Cat Physics

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Graphical issues on newer devices
  • Occasional crashes or freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Ability to skip difficult levels
  • Customizable controls/difficulty

Snail Bob 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on level 15 of Fantasy story
  • Spinner feature not working as intended
  • Purchased premium features not unlocking
  • Progress not saving after device reset

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and chapters
  • Ability to save/restore progress
  • Option to disable ads in paid version
  • Difficulty settings or level selection
  • Multiplayer or co-op mode

In-app purchases

None

Cat Physics

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Snail Bob 2

One-time12
  • Bario Outfit$0.99
  • Batsnail Outfit$0.99
  • Droid Outfit$0.99
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  • House Outfit$0.99
  • King Outfit$0.99
  • Pixel Outfit$0.99
  • Snowman Outfit$0.99
  • Zombie Outfit$0.99
  • Santa Outfit$0.99
  • Unlock All Chapters$1.99
  • Premium$2.99
  • Unlock All Outfits$5.99

Questions

Is Cat Physics free?
Cat Physics costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Snail Bob 2 free?
Snail Bob 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cat Physics or Snail Bob 2?
Cat Physics is rated higher. Cat Physics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 795 ratings, while Snail Bob 2 averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.
Do Cat Physics or Snail Bob 2 have ads?
Snail Bob 2 shows ads; Cat Physics does not.
Which is updated more often, Cat Physics or Snail Bob 2?
Cat Physics ships an update every 7 months, and Snail Bob 2 every 7 months. Most recently, Cat Physics was updated on October 24, 2026 and Snail Bob 2 on October 25, 2026.

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