Comparison

Cat Physics vs Nyan Cat

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

Nyan Cat

Fly through space as the iconic Nyan Cat, collecting treats and power-ups while avoiding enemies. Explore different planets, unlock new forms, and care for your own Nyanagotchi. Enjoy multiple game modes and the classic Nyan-song.

Highlights
  • Collectibles and power-ups
  • Multiple game modes
  • Nyanagotchi room
  • Nyan Editor
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Unlockable Nyan forms and themes
Features
Currently charting
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** The most popular and most appreciated Nyan Cat game on iPhone/iPad! "Awesome!" - prguitarman, author of the original Nyan Cat character WARNING! The Nyan Cat game and music are seriously addictive! Play with Nyan Cat only at your own risk! In Lost In Space, you can do all these pure awesomeness: Play with the most celebrated flying cat in human history. Drink milk, eat ice-cream, collect coins, buy gorgeous boosts, fly like a superhero (sorry... supercat), jump onto platforms made of cake, avoid angry dogs, and discover the infinite space. And that's not all, you can choose from multiple game modes, where you can play with Nyan Cat's evil foe Tac Nayn, learn to fly on different planets with Nyan Wings or visit parallel universes. If you're tired, you can even train and feed your own Nyanagotchi. Oh, and last but not least: you can enjoy the wonderful Nyan-song as many times as you want! All this funky stuff can't be missed. Or... Wait! Did I mentioned that we pay for you to play? Features for Humans: - tasty COLLECTABLES (energy drinks, donuts and more) - crazy POWERUPS (rockets, bubbles and more) - freaky POWERDOWNS (dynamites, flashlights and more) - evil ENEMIES (dogs, UFOs and more) - leaderboards & ACHIEVEMENTS (Game Center) - stunning boost ITEMS (score miltiplier, shield and more) - 5 GAME MODES, including Nyan Wings -NYAN EDITOR! - NYANAGOTCHI room: keep your Nyan happy to earn gifts! The happier he is the quicker you get your prize. - Game Days - an opportunity to get a lot of coins for FREE - we pay for you to play! - different background THEMES (Halloween, Xmas and more) - different forms of NYAN CAT (Supernyan, Zombienyan, and more) - TAC NAYN - unlocked themes and skin packs are synchronised between your devices via iCloud - nyan nyan nyan nyan NYAN nyan (nyan, nyan and more) Features for Nyans: nyan nyan nyan nyan POWERUPS nyan nyan nyan ACHIEVEMENTS nyan nyan SUPERNYAN nyan ONLINE HIGH SCORES nyan nyan RETINA DISPLAY nyan nyan nyan UNIVERSAL APP nyan BEAUTIFUL PIXEL ART nyan nyan nyan Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IstomGames Official Nyan Cat fan page: http://www.facebook.com/NyanCatWorld

Screenshots

Cat Physics2 screens
Nyan Cat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nyan Cat at Free against Cat Physics's $1.99. Nyan Cat also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 796). Cat Physics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, 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

Nyan Cat is free to download; Cat Physics costs $1.99 up front. Nyan Cat sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cat Physics asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cat Physics against 4.8 for Nyan Cat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nyan Cat has 11K 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 88% of Nyan Cat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cat Physics ships an update every 7 months, Nyan Cat every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Cat Physics versus Nyan Cat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCat PhysicsNyan Cat
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (796 ratings) — better4.8 (11K ratings)
Positive reviews97.5% of reviews — better88.5% of reviews
Number of ratings79611K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#98 — better#141
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDonut GamesIstom Games Kft.

Customer experience

Cat Physics

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

Nyan Cat

All ratings10,349 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews1,204 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative6.5%

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

Nyan Cat

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎉 Fun and entertaining
  • 👍 Customizable Nyan Cat
  • 🎨 Cute and nostalgic visuals
  • 🕹️ Variety of game modes
  • 🔓 Works without WiFi

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game freezes after ads
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔊 Repetitive and annoying music
  • 🕹️ Difficulty progressing in some modes

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

Nyan Cat

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezing after watching ads
  • Inability to return to main menu after dying
  • Inconsistent progress and coin saving
  • Compatibility issues on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More customization options for Nyan Cat
  • Additional game modes and content updates
  • Ability to mute or change the music
  • Improved performance and stability

In-app purchases

None

Cat Physics

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Nyan Cat

One-time10
  • Nyan City Theme$0.99
  • Nyan Planet Theme$0.99
  • Nationality skin pack$0.99
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  • Movie skin pack$0.99
  • Profession skin pack$0.99
  • Halloween Game Mode$0.99
  • 2012 Skins and Theme$0.99
  • Nyan Coin Pack XS$0.99
  • Nyan Coin Pack S$1.99
  • Mega Pack$3.99

Questions

Is Cat Physics free?
Cat Physics costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nyan Cat free?
Nyan Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cat Physics or Nyan Cat?
Cat Physics is rated higher. Cat Physics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 796 ratings, while Nyan Cat averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.
Do Cat Physics or Nyan Cat have ads?
Nyan Cat shows ads; Cat Physics does not.
Which is updated more often, Cat Physics or Nyan Cat?
Cat Physics ships an update every 7 months, and Nyan Cat every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cat Physics was updated on October 29, 2026 and Nyan Cat on October 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, Cat Physics or Nyan Cat?
Cat Physics currently peaks at #98 in the App Store charts, and Nyan Cat at #141. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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