# Cat Physics vs Simon's Cat

The clearest difference is price: Simon's Cat at Free against Cat Physics's $1.99. Simon's Cat also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (31K vs 796). Cat Physics's advantage is review sentiment (98% vs 62%) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Simon's Cat is free to download; Cat Physics costs $1.99 up front. Simon's Cat sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Cat Physics asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cat Physics against 4.9 for Simon's Cat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simon's Cat has 31K ratings behind it against 796, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Cat Physics's written reviews are positive against 62% of Simon's Cat's.

Cat Physics ships an update every 7 months, Simon's Cat every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Physics | Simon's Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (796 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-physics/id373342398/reviews) | **[4.9 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-pop-time/id1340819732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 796 | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | **97.5% of reviews** | 61.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 630 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [Tactile Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400704108) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Physics

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

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Paid · Family, #145 Top Paid · Puzzle (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


### Simon's Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-pop-time/id1340819732)

Embark on a bubble-popping adventure to rescue adorable critters trapped in a bubbly mess. Solve thousands of colorful puzzles, use special power-ups, and enjoy vibrant animations in this fun and addictive game.

**Highlights:** Match bubbles to free critters, Thousands of colorful levels, Unique puzzle challenges, Special power-ups, Vibrant animations, Play offline

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quick Refill | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Quick Refill Tier 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank Open | $3.99 | one-time |
| Kitten Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Simon's Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treat Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Cute and whimsical graphics
- 💡 Variety of levels and challenges
- 🚀 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Generous with free rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Inconsistent scoring system
- 🔒 Forced Facebook integration
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Bubbles not popping correctly
- Game freezing on level transition
- Rewards not being properly credited

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings for casual and hardcore players
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Ability to earn more coins through gameplay
- Better explanation of game mechanics and scoring


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Physics free?

Cat Physics costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simon's Cat free?

Simon's Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cat Physics or Simon's Cat?

Simon's Cat is rated higher. Cat Physics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 796 ratings, while Simon's Cat averages 4.9 from 31K ratings.

### Do Cat Physics or Simon's Cat have ads?

Neither Cat Physics nor Simon's Cat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Physics or Simon's Cat?

Cat Physics ships an update every 7 months, and Simon's Cat every 4 weeks. Most recently, Cat Physics was updated on October 17, 2026 and Simon's Cat on October 18, 2026.

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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.*