# Cat Physics vs Whale Trail

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Physics | Whale Trail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (796 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-physics/id373342398/reviews) | [4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-trail/id450163154/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 796 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **97.5% of reviews** | 94.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 13 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [ustwo games](https://appshunter.io/developer/297468910) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Physics

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

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


### Whale Trail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-trail/id450163154)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Money | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bucket Full | $2.99 | one-time |
| Serious Clams | $6.99 | one-time |
| Swimming In It | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐳 Cute and fun game
- 🎶 Wonderful soundtrack
- 👍 Simple and addictive gameplay
- 🌈 Vibrant and colorful visuals
- 🕰️ Nostalgic for long-time players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Outdated for newer devices
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤯 Challenging and frustrating at times

**Reported bugs**

- Krill not properly credited after completing levels
- Game freezing on certain device models
- Whale controls not responsive on larger screens

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More customization options for whales
- Wider screen support for newer devices
- Additional levels and worlds to explore


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Physics free?

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

### Is Whale Trail free?

Whale Trail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cat Physics or Whale Trail?

Cat Physics and Whale Trail are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 796 and 4.3K ratings respectively.

### Do Cat Physics or Whale Trail have ads?

Whale Trail shows ads; Cat Physics does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Physics or Whale Trail?

Cat Physics ships an update every 7 months, and Whale Trail every 2 months. Most recently, Cat Physics was updated on October 15, 2026 and Whale Trail on October 14, 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.*