# Cat Physics vs Little Alchemy 2

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Physics | Little Alchemy 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (795 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-physics/id373342398/reviews)** | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-alchemy-2/id1214190989/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 795 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **97.5% of reviews** | 76.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#127** | #170 |
| Size | 13 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [Jakub Koziol](https://appshunter.io/developer/542467149) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Physics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-physics/id373342398)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Graphical issues on newer devices
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to skip difficult levels
- Customizable controls/difficulty


### Little Alchemy 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-alchemy-2/id1214190989)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle of 2 Research Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 8 Research Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| Myths and Monsters | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 16 Research Points | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*