Cat Physics vs Whale Trail
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 250 clever puzzles
- Physics-based gameplay
- Obstacle navigation
- Multiple solutions
- 3-star ranking system
- Achievements
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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!
Whale Trail
Embark on a vibrant journey as a whale, collecting items, performing aerial maneuvers, and battling enemies. Unlock new characters, enhance abilities, and explore numerous challenge levels. Enjoy a visually stunning and engaging arcade experience.
- Fly as Willow the Whale
- Collect Blubbles and earn Krill
- Unlock playable friends
- Upgrade Willow's skills
- Smash enemies
- 96 Challenge levels
- Classic and Challenge game modes
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***Previously Apple Game of the Week*** 26,000+ 5 Star Ratings! (and counting) Fly as Willow the Whale, collect Blubbles, loop the loop, unlock playable friends, upgrade Willow's skills, smash enemies and meet bonkers characters along the way. ================================= > ‘The next smash hit in iOS gaming.’ - TNW > ‘The game is GORGEOUSLY cute. Try it out for a buck.’ - Gizmodo > ‘Whale Trail is an absolute joy.’ - TouchArcade > ‘The kind of winningly simple concept from which App Store phenomena are made.’ - Edge > ‘Impossible not to like, stellar production values and solid gameplay.’ - Pocket Gamer > ‘Ditch your jetpack, it’s time to ride the psychedelic Whale Trail.’ - Kotaku > ‘It’s simple and gorgeous. There’s rarely been a better gaming value for money.’ - T3 ================================= • Soundtrack by Gruff Rhys of ‘The Super Furry Animals’ • Simple and intuitive one touch gameplay • 2 game modes, Classic and Challenge • Earn Krill and use it in Willow's store • Upgrade Willow's skills • Unlock playable friends • Use 'Treats' while flying for instant bonuses! • 96 Challenge levels, can you 3 STAR them all? • Smash the Thunder Bros in 'Frenzy' mode • Launch into space at speed-boosts • Compete against friends with Game Center • Heaps of challenging missions to unlock
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Whale Trail at Free against Cat Physics's $1.99. Whale Trail also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 796). Cat Physics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment 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
Whale Trail is free to download; Cat Physics costs $1.99 up front. Whale Trail sells 7 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 4.8 for Whale Trail. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whale Trail has 4.3K 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 95% of Whale Trail's.
Cat Physics ships an update every 7 months, Whale Trail every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cat Physics | Whale Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (796 ratings) | 4.8 (4.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 97.5% of reviews — better | 94.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 796 | 4.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Donut Games | ustwo games |
Customer experience
Cat Physics
Whale Trail
User reviews
Cat Physics
From 796 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Whale Trail
From 4.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🐳 Cute and fun game
- 🎶 Wonderful soundtrack
- 👍 Simple and addictive gameplay
- 🌈 Vibrant and colorful visuals
- 🕰️ Nostalgic for long-time players
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Outdated for newer devices
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤯 Challenging and frustrating at times
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
Whale Trail
Reported bugs
3 issues- Krill not properly credited after completing levels
- Game freezing on certain device models
- Whale controls not responsive on larger screens
Requested features
4 requests- Multiplayer mode
- More customization options for whales
- Wider screen support for newer devices
- Additional levels and worlds to explore
In-app purchases
Cat Physics
No in-app purchases
Whale Trail
- Unlock Pack 1$1.99
- Unlock Pack 2$1.99
- Pocket Money$1.99
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- Unlock Pack 3$1.99
- Bucket Full$2.99
- Serious Clams$6.99
- Swimming In It$19.99
Questions
Is Cat Physics free?
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