Comparison

Cat Physics vs Ticket to Ride®

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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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
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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

Ticket to Ride®

Embark on a digital train adventure connecting cities across various countries. Compete with players worldwide, friends, or AI in this classic board game adaptation. Enjoy strategic gameplay with multiple modes, including asynchronous play and local couch co-op.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer with global matchmaking
  • Asynchronous play for busy schedules
  • Single-player mode against advanced AI
  • Local couch play option
  • Strategic route building and ticket completion
  • Multiple country maps and expansions
Features
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Play the ultimate digital version of the multi-award-winning modern classic board game Ticket to Ride! Journey across various countries, connecting their vibrant cities and exploring their unique gameplay mechanics and bonuses on the way. Ticket to Ride offers a variety of game modes to suit you. Want to get competitive? Head online to challenge other players around the world and climb the leaderboards, or play with friends further afield in a private game. Got a packed schedule? Set up or join an asynchronous game and play across multiple days – we’ll notify you when it is your turn, so you can go at your own pace. Test out new strategies or keep it casual in single-player mode against state-of-the-art AI opponents. You can even make a game night of it with friends and family in couch play! Get to know a cast of unforgettable characters, each bringing their own tales to the table. Add new locomotives and carriages to your fleet with every expansion, and cement your name in railway history on the leaderboard! Become a railway legend in the iconic, fan-favourite modern classic! HOW TO PLAY TICKET TO RIDE®: Players are dealt a number of tickets and must pick a certain number to keep (depending on the map). Players are also dealt four train cards of various colours. This number can also vary depending on the map you’re playing on, but don’t worry – the AI takes care of this! Each turn, players can draw two train cards from the face-up pile, draw two train cards from the face-down pile, draw another ticket to complete, or use their train cards to claim a route! A claimed route is shown by placing train pieces along the route. When a player has three or fewer train pieces left, the last round starts. Whoever has the most points at the end of the game is the winner! FEATURES A TRULY SOCIAL TAKE ON MULTIPLAYER – Play online with friends or enjoy a seamless matchmaking experience when you challenge players from around the world. Alternatively, take on your friend sitting right next to you in couch play – use the free Ticket to Ride Companion App to really boost your couch gaming session! PLAY AROUND YOUR BUSY DAY – Set up a game in async mode and play a game across multiple days. SINGLE-PLAYER MODE DRIVEN BY EXPERT AIs – Powered by an innovative adaptive AI system, single-player mode offers a challenge for new and experienced players alike. AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE – Every moment has been brought to life with beautiful graphics that will immerse you in the adventure. STRATEGIC GAMEPLAY – Every game presents fresh challenges, and it’s your mission to work out the most efficient solutions. Collect points by completing tickets, linking destinations and building the longest route. Join the Marmalade Game Studio Discord server to connect with players, organise matches, see the latest news and updates, and take part in events!

Screenshots

Cat Physics2 screens
Ticket to Ride®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cat Physics at 98% against Ticket to Ride®'s 31%. Cat Physics also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 28) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Ticket to Ride®'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 795). On ads 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

Cat Physics costs $1.99 and Ticket to Ride® $4.99 up front. Ticket to Ride® sells 27 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ticket to Ride® has 12K ratings behind it against 795, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Cat Physics's written reviews are positive against 31% of Ticket to Ride®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cat Physics ships an update every 7 months, Ticket to Ride® monthly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Cat Physics versus Ticket to Ride®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCat PhysicsTicket to Ride®
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (795 ratings) — better4.6 (12K ratings)
Positive reviews97.5% of reviews — better30.5% of reviews
Number of ratings79512K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#76#3 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB917 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDonut GamesMarmalade Game Studio Limited

Customer experience

Cat Physics

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

Ticket to Ride®

All ratings11,759 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews793 reviews
Positive30.5%
Neutral14.2%
Negative55.2%

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

Ticket to Ride®

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Nice graphics
  • ⏱️ Rapid play mode
  • 🤝 Multiplayer functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Difficulty seeing routes and trains
  • 🎨 Confusing color schemes
  • 🕰️ Slow animations
  • 💰 Expensive expansion packs

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

Ticket to Ride®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing and crashing mid-game
  • Incorrect scoring and card distribution
  • Inability to rejoin interrupted games

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline/local multiplayer mode
  • Ranking/progression system
  • Customizable UI/color options
  • Ability to share purchased expansions
  • In-game chat and notifications

In-app purchases

None

Cat Physics

No in-app purchases

27 purchases

Ticket to Ride®

One-time27
  • Bertie Hawkes$1.99
  • Rocket Locomotive$1.99
  • Erika Ford$1.99
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  • Lumberjack Carriage$1.99
  • Oil Baron carriage$1.99
  • Dolomite Dynamite$1.99
  • Mina Larsen$1.99
  • Morten Jensen$1.99
  • Europe Character Bundle$2.99
  • 1910 Ticket Pack$3.99
  • San Francisco Map$6.99
  • Legendary Asia Map$6.99
  • India Map$6.99
  • India Expansion$7.99
  • Heart of Africa Expansion$7.99
  • Switzerland Expansion Bundle$7.99
  • Nordic Map$9.99
  • Ticket to Ride ChristmasBundle$9.99
  • San Francisco City Expansion$12.99
  • Japan Expansion$12.99
  • Europe Map$12.99
  • Nordic Expansion$12.99
  • Legendary Asia Expansion$12.99
  • Europe Expansion$14.99
  • Welcome Offer$29.99
  • Ticket to Ride Sale Offer$29.99
  • Round the World Ticket$49.99

Questions

Is Cat Physics free?
Cat Physics costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ticket to Ride® free?
Ticket to Ride® costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cat Physics or Ticket to Ride®?
Cat Physics is rated higher. Cat Physics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 795 ratings, while Ticket to Ride® averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.
Do Cat Physics or Ticket to Ride® have ads?
Neither Cat Physics nor Ticket to Ride® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cat Physics or Ticket to Ride®?
Cat Physics ships an update every 7 months, and Ticket to Ride® monthly. Most recently, Cat Physics was updated on October 27, 2026 and Ticket to Ride® on October 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, Cat Physics or Ticket to Ride®?
Cat Physics currently peaks at #76 in the App Store charts, and Ticket to Ride® at #3. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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