Comparison

Cat Physics vs Pocket Frogs

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

Pocket Frogs

Discover, collect, trade, and breed a vast array of unique frogs. Customize their habitats, earn awards, and play online or offline with beautiful graphics.

Highlights
  • Discover and collect unique frogs
  • Breed frogs for new variations
  • Trade frogs and items with friends
  • Customize and decorate habitats
  • Earn over 60 awards
  • Play online or offline
Features
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Discover, collect, trade, and breed over 35,000 unique frogs on your iOS device, anytime, anywhere! - Trade frogs and habitat items with friends - Breed a diverse and unique collection of frogs - Play anytime, online or off - Beautiful high resolution Retina graphics - Customize and decorate each of your frog habitats - Over 60 challenging awards to earn - View your friends' habitats and frogs - Different in-game items available every day - Explore the pond to find rewards and discover rare frogs

Screenshots

Cat Physics2 screens
Pocket Frogs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pocket Frogs at Free against Cat Physics's $1.99. Pocket Frogs also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 795). Cat Physics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Pocket Frogs is free to download; Cat Physics costs $1.99 up front. Pocket Frogs 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 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 795 and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Cat Physics's written reviews are positive against 88% of Pocket Frogs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cat Physics ships an update every 7 months, Pocket Frogs every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Cat Physics versus Pocket Frogs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCat PhysicsPocket Frogs
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (795 ratings) — better4.4 (3.1K ratings)
Positive reviews97.5% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings7953.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#141#88 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB403 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDonut GamesNimbleBit LLC

Customer experience

Cat Physics

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

Pocket Frogs

All ratings3,097 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews2,181 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative7.9%

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

Pocket Frogs

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💚 Relaxing and calming game
  • 🐸 Cute and adorable frogs
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Simple and easy to play
  • 🎉 Nostalgic and long-lasting experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • ⏱️ Slow progression and leveling up
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔍 Lack of search/sorting in Froggydex
  • 🕹️ Removal of mini-games and features

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

Pocket Frogs

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frogs disappearing from mailbox
  • Habitat purchase issues
  • Freezing and crashing on certain devices
  • Inconsistent performance and visuals

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to name frogs
  • More habitat space and storage
  • Faster frog growth and breeding
  • Bring back mini-games and achievements
  • Improved UI and interface
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  • More frequent updates and new content

In-app purchases

None

Cat Physics

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Pocket Frogs

One-time12
  • Starter Stamp Pack$0.99
  • Starter Potion Pack$0.99
  • Catalog Item$1.99
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  • Froggydex Frog$1.99
  • Value Stamp Pack$4.99
  • Value Potion Pack$4.99
  • Babyproof Kit$4.99
  • Express Mailbox$4.99
  • Lost & Found$4.99
  • VIP Package (30% OFF)$19.99
  • Premium Stamp Pack$29.99
  • Premium Potion Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Cat Physics free?
Cat Physics costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket Frogs free?
Pocket Frogs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cat Physics or Pocket Frogs?
Cat Physics is rated higher. Cat Physics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 795 ratings, while Pocket Frogs averages 4.4 from 3.1K ratings.
Do Cat Physics or Pocket Frogs have ads?
Pocket Frogs shows ads; Cat Physics does not.
Which is updated more often, Cat Physics or Pocket Frogs?
Cat Physics ships an update every 7 months, and Pocket Frogs every 5 days. Most recently, Cat Physics was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pocket Frogs on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Cat Physics or Pocket Frogs?
Cat Physics currently peaks at #141 in the App Store charts, and Pocket Frogs at #88. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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