# Cat Physics vs Ticket to Ride®

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.

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. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Physics | Ticket to Ride® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (795 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-physics/id373342398/reviews)** | [4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticket-to-ride/id6463616555/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 795 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **97.5% of reviews** | 30.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #80 | **#3** |
| Size | 13 MB | 917 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [Marmalade Game Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/988365603) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Physics

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

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

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


### Ticket to Ride®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticket-to-ride/id6463616555)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Board, #5 Top Paid · Family, #62 Top Paid · Games, #90 Top Grossing · Family, #100 Top Paid, #161 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Cat Physics or Ticket to Ride®?

Cat Physics currently peaks at #80 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*