# Sushi Cat vs Octodad

The clearest difference is price: Sushi Cat at $0.99 against Octodad's $4.99. Sushi Cat also leads on iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 11.0). Octodad's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 578). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Sushi Cat costs $0.99 and Octodad $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Sushi Cat against 4.3 for Octodad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 578 and 2.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Sushi Cat's written reviews are positive against 75% of Octodad's.

Sushi Cat ships an update every 2 months, Octodad every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sushi Cat | Octodad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (578 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sushi-cat/id379937581/reviews) | [4.3 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octodad-dadliest-catch/id1017367213/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 578 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews | **74.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #122 | **#86** |
| Size | 60 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Armor Games Studios Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692616430) | [Young Horses, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017367212) |

## What reviewers say

### Sushi Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sushi-cat/id379937581)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Paid · Puzzle, #181 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Guide a hungry blue cat to eat as much sushi as possible in this puzzle adventure game. Help him grow fat to fill his belly and win the game. Enjoy an epic story and challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Epic love story, Optimized Retina graphics, Game Center achievements, iCloud progress sync, 27 addictive levels, 3 bonus levels

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🐱 Cute and adorable game
- 💕 Nostalgic and fun
- 🎨 Great graphics and animations
- 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Too short with limited levels
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of optimization for newer devices
- 💰 Not worth the paid price

**Reported bugs**

- Cutscenes not playing
- Cat getting stuck in levels
- Levels looping or not progressing
- App crashing on launch

**Requested features**

- More levels and stories
- Sushi Cat 2 release
- Optimization for larger screens
- Ability to reset progress


### Octodad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octodad-dadliest-catch/id1017367213)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Control an octopus disguised as a human father as he navigates daily life. Master mundane tasks with clumsy tentacles while hiding his true identity from his family. A humorous adventure focused on destruction, deception, and fatherhood.

**Highlights:** Physics-based controls, Deception mechanics, Fatherhood simulation, Humorous gameplay, Mundane task mastery

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Funny and creative
- 👍 Challenging but fun
- 👍 Unique gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and design
- 👍 Nostalgic and memorable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔨 Controls can be frustrating
- 🔨 Some levels are too difficult
- 🔨 Game is too short

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Leg/arm movements getting stuck
- Progression/save issues
- Audio problems

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Easier controls
- Co-op multiplayer mode
- More shorts/bonus content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sushi Cat free?

Sushi Cat costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Octodad free?

Octodad costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sushi Cat or Octodad?

Sushi Cat and Octodad are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 578 and 2.8K ratings respectively.

### Do Sushi Cat or Octodad have ads?

Neither Sushi Cat nor Octodad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sushi Cat or Octodad?

Sushi Cat ships an update every 2 months, and Octodad every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sushi Cat was updated on September 30, 2026 and Octodad on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sushi Cat or Octodad?

Sushi Cat currently peaks at #122 in the App Store charts, and Octodad at #86. 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.*