# The Manhole vs Where is cat?

The clearest difference is monetization model: Where is cat? at free against The Manhole's paid. Where is cat? also leads on update cadence (every 10 months vs every 21 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). The Manhole's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

The Manhole costs $1.99 and Where is cat? $2.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The Manhole holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of The Manhole's written reviews are positive against 79% of Where is cat?'s.

The Manhole ships an update every 21 months, Where is cat? every 10 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Manhole | Where is cat? |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.49 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-manhole-masterpiece/id378038679/reviews)** | [4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-is-cat/id1064418607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 78.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 10 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #151 | **#99** |
| Size | 88 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cyan Worlds](https://appshunter.io/developer/311941994) | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) |

## What reviewers say

### The Manhole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-manhole-masterpiece/id378038679)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Explore a whimsical, interactive world filled with delightful characters and surprises. This award-winning digital playground offers endless discovery for children, featuring charming animations, original music, and engaging activities.

**Highlights:** Interactive world exploration, Whimsical characters, Original music and sounds, Hand-rendered characters, Award-winning design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Where is cat?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-is-cat/id1064418607)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Embark on a series of charming hide-and-seek adventures with a playful cat. Solve puzzles to find hidden items and uncover delightful surprises. This interactive storybook-style game is designed for all ages.

**Highlights:** Hide-and-seek gameplay, Item finding puzzles, Interactive storybook style, Kid-drawn artwork, Multiple themed adventures, HD music and graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Manhole free?

The Manhole costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Where is cat? free?

Where is cat? costs $2.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Manhole or Where is cat??

The Manhole is rated higher. The Manhole averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Where is cat? averages 4.5 from 33 ratings.

### Do The Manhole or Where is cat? have ads?

Neither The Manhole nor Where is cat? shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Manhole or Where is cat??

The Manhole ships an update every 21 months, and Where is cat? every 10 months. Most recently, The Manhole was updated on October 20, 2026 and Where is cat? on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, The Manhole or Where is cat??

The Manhole currently peaks at #151 in the App Store charts, and Where is cat? at #99. 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.*