Comparison

Cat Physics vs Little Alchemy 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
Currently charting
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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

Little Alchemy 2

Combine elements to create new items and discover the world. This crafting game offers a vast library of discoverable items with unique descriptions and a vibrant art style. Explore your progress through an in-game encyclopedia.

Highlights
  • Combine elements to create new items
  • Discover a vast library of items
  • Vibrant art style
  • Original soundtrack
  • In-game encyclopedia
  • Explore item connections
Features
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Little Alchemy, the crafting game enjoyed by millions of players around the world, is back with more items, cool new art style and lovely music! Mix items and create the world from scratch! Discover exciting items accompanied by funny descriptions and lose yourself exploring the huge, new library! Little Alchemy 2 features: A new library with completely redesigned item connections. Vibrant art style. Original soundtrack. An in-game encyclopedia with cool item descriptions and a convenient way to explore your progress. What are you waiting for? The entire world must be discovered!

Screenshots

Cat Physics2 screens
Little Alchemy 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Little Alchemy 2 at Free against Cat Physics's $1.99. Little Alchemy 2 also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 795). Cat Physics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, chart position 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

Little Alchemy 2 is free to download; Cat Physics costs $1.99 up front. Little Alchemy 2 sells 4 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: Little Alchemy 2 has 11K 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 77% of Little Alchemy 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cat Physics ships an update every 7 months, Little Alchemy 2 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Cat Physics versus Little Alchemy 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCat PhysicsLittle Alchemy 2
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (795 ratings) — better4.6 (11K ratings)
Positive reviews97.5% of reviews — better76.9% of reviews
Number of ratings79511K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#127 — better#170
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB62 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDonut GamesJakub Koziol

Customer experience

Cat Physics

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

Little Alchemy 2

All ratings11,322 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews579 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral9.0%
Negative14.2%

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

Little Alchemy 2

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game
  • 🤩 Fun and addictive
  • 💡 Clever combinations
  • 🎨 Nice designs
  • 🧠 Educational and challenging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Progress resets/disappears
  • 🔍 Difficult to find items in large list
  • 💰 Myths and Monsters pack too expensive
  • 🤔 Gets repetitive/boring over time

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

Little Alchemy 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Progress resets randomly
  • Purchased content disappears
  • Scrolling issues
  • Certain combinations not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more items and combinations
  • Improve hint system
  • Add ability to save/restore progress
  • Organize items into categories
  • Add more fantasy/creative elements

In-app purchases

None

Cat Physics

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Little Alchemy 2

One-time4
  • Bundle of 2 Research Points$0.99
  • Bundle of 8 Research Points$2.99
  • Myths and Monsters$2.99
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  • Bundle of 16 Research Points$4.99

Questions

Is Cat Physics free?
Cat Physics costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Little Alchemy 2 free?
Little Alchemy 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cat Physics or Little Alchemy 2?
Cat Physics is rated higher. Cat Physics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 795 ratings, while Little Alchemy 2 averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.
Do Cat Physics or Little Alchemy 2 have ads?
Little Alchemy 2 shows ads; Cat Physics does not.
Which is updated more often, Cat Physics or Little Alchemy 2?
Cat Physics ships an update every 7 months, and Little Alchemy 2 every 4 months. Most recently, Cat Physics was updated on October 24, 2026 and Little Alchemy 2 on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Cat Physics or Little Alchemy 2?
Cat Physics currently peaks at #127 in the App Store charts, and Little Alchemy 2 at #170. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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