Cat Physics vs Ticket to Ride®
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!
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Cat Physics ships an update every 7 months, Ticket to Ride® monthly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | Cat Physics | Ticket to Ride® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (795 ratings) — better | 4.6 (12K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 97.5% of reviews — better | 30.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 795 | 12K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #76 | #3 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 917 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Donut Games | Marmalade Game Studio Limited |
Customer experience
Cat Physics
Ticket to Ride®
User reviews
Cat Physics
From 795 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
Ticket to Ride®
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Cat Physics
No in-app purchases
Ticket to Ride®
- 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
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