Comparison

Cat Physics vs Cover Orange (Ad Supported)

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

Cover Orange (Ad Supported)

Protect oranges from a deadly rain cloud by strategically placing objects to create barriers. This physics-based puzzle game offers hundreds of levels and engaging gameplay for all ages.

Highlights
  • Protect oranges from acid rain
  • Strategic object placement
  • Realistic game physics
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Vibrant colors and animations
  • User-friendly touch controls
Features
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Make your day orange! Over 10 million iOS downloads! Join the party! :) - also available for iPad and Mac OS! TOXIC ALERT! A deadly genetically modified rain cloud of fruit dissolving vapour is heading for the orange capital of the world! WANTED! A fruit loving, natural-ingredient pioneering hero! WHEN? Now! Can you ‘orange’ it? MISSION! Drag the various objects at your disposal to create barriers that will protect the oranges from the acid rain. Use your skill and ingenuity to achieve the maximum population survival rate. Vitamin ‘C’ollateral damage is not an option. REWARD? Adoring shouts and cheers from the small, orange, spherical guys and their undying love. Cover Orange is an exciting puzzle game suitable for all ages. It combines realistic game physics, enduring levels, vibrant colours and laugh out loud animations. It’s time to pump up the juice in a game made from pure orange concentrate! **PRESS REVIEWS** CNET: "Cover Orange: Best game since Cut the Rope?" ".. instantly accessible, wholly addictive, and thoroughly entertaining--just like Angry Birds and Cut the Rope." IGN: "Cover Orange is just what an iPhone game should be: a fun concept with simple touch screen controls and sharp graphics. If you're looking for your next portable addiction, it's got your bases covered." TouchArcade: "I've definitely felt that "ok, just one more level" draw that a clever puzzler will inspire, making it tough to walk away from" SlidetoPlay: "Cover Orange HD got the creative juices flowing." "We recommend a buy.." FEATURES: - Retina Screen and iPhone X support - iPhone 5 widescreen support - Apple GAME CENTER support - Includes 400 Levels - Ultra-realistic object physics - A true Internet hit with over 170 million plays - Music by Eduard Tziselsky, composer for the tv-show "Village of Fools" - User-friendly touch controls - Dazzling colors - Countless hours of fun Watch the game in action: http://tinyurl.com/coverorangegame

Screenshots

Cat Physics2 screens
Cover Orange (Ad Supported)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cover Orange (Ad Supported) at Free against Cat Physics's $1.99. Cover Orange (Ad Supported) also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 796). Cat Physics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) 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

Cover Orange (Ad Supported) is free to download; Cat Physics costs $1.99 up front. Cover Orange (Ad Supported) sells 5 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 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 796 and 3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Cat Physics's written reviews are positive against 70% of Cover Orange (Ad Supported)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cat Physics ships an update every 7 months, Cover Orange (Ad Supported) every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Cat Physics versus Cover Orange (Ad Supported): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCat PhysicsCover Orange (Ad Supported)
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (796 ratings) — better4.7 (3K ratings)
Positive reviews97.5% of reviews — better69.8% of reviews
Number of ratings7963K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#106 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDonut GamesFDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG

Customer experience

Cat Physics

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

Cover Orange (Ad Supported)

All ratings2,948 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative25.6%

User reviews

Cat Physics

From 796 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

Cover Orange (Ad Supported)

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good game
  • 👍 Nostalgic and fun
  • 👍 Great graphics and smooth gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Ads disrupt gameplay
  • 🐛 Audio issues
  • 🐛 Sensitive controls

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

Cover Orange (Ad Supported)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Levels become unwinnable
  • Restore purchases not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Remove ads or reduce frequency
  • Add more customization options
  • Improve level difficulty progression

In-app purchases

None

Cat Physics

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Cover Orange (Ad Supported)

One-time5
  • Pack of 5 helmets$0.99
  • Pack of 15 helmets$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
Show 2 more
  • Unlock all worlds$2.99
  • Unlimited helmets$4.99

Questions

Is Cat Physics free?
Cat Physics costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cover Orange (Ad Supported) free?
Cover Orange (Ad Supported) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cat Physics or Cover Orange (Ad Supported)?
Cat Physics is rated higher. Cat Physics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 796 ratings, while Cover Orange (Ad Supported) averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.
Do Cat Physics or Cover Orange (Ad Supported) have ads?
Cover Orange (Ad Supported) shows ads; Cat Physics does not.
Which is updated more often, Cat Physics or Cover Orange (Ad Supported)?
Cat Physics ships an update every 7 months, and Cover Orange (Ad Supported) every 6 months. Most recently, Cat Physics was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cover Orange (Ad Supported) on October 29, 2026.

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