# Nyan Cat vs Monkey Flight 2

The clearest difference is price: Nyan Cat at Free against Monkey Flight 2's $1.99. Nyan Cat also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 36) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). Monkey Flight 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Nyan Cat is free to download; Monkey Flight 2 costs $1.99 up front. Nyan Cat sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Monkey Flight 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Nyan Cat against 4.8 for Monkey Flight 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nyan Cat has 11K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Nyan Cat's written reviews are positive against 87% of Monkey Flight 2's.

Nyan Cat ships an update every 5 weeks, Monkey Flight 2 every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nyan Cat | Monkey Flight 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyan-cat-lost-in-space/id433592592/reviews)** | [4.8 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-flight-2/id843270533/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 87.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #151 | **#123** |
| Size | 71 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Istom Games Kft.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333561719) | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) |

## What reviewers say

### Nyan Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyan-cat-lost-in-space/id433592592)

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

Fly through space as the iconic Nyan Cat, collecting treats and power-ups while avoiding enemies. Explore different planets, unlock new forms, and care for your own Nyanagotchi. Enjoy multiple game modes and the classic Nyan-song.

**Highlights:** Collectibles and power-ups, Multiple game modes, Nyanagotchi room, Nyan Editor, Leaderboards and achievements, Unlockable Nyan forms and themes

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nyan City Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nyan Planet Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nationality skin pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Movie skin pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Profession skin pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Game Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2012 Skins and Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nyan Coin Pack XS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nyan Coin Pack S | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Customizable Nyan Cat
- 🎨 Cute and nostalgic visuals
- 🕹️ Variety of game modes
- 🔓 Works without WiFi

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes after ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔊 Repetitive and annoying music
- 🕹️ Difficulty progressing in some modes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing after watching ads
- Inability to return to main menu after dying
- Inconsistent progress and coin saving
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options for Nyan Cat
- Additional game modes and content updates
- Ability to mute or change the music
- Improved performance and stability


### Monkey Flight 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-flight-2/id843270533)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Launch monkeys through the air using an elastic palm tree across diverse new environments. Collect goodies and aim for high scores in this entertaining physics-based game. Features multiple game modes and helpful in-game items.

**Highlights:** Launch monkeys with an elastic palm tree, Three distinct game environments, Collect goodies and avoid obstacles, Multiple game modes, Lifesavers for difficult levels, 3-star scoring system for replayability

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifesavers 5 pack - Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifesavers 20 pack - Medium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifesavers 50 pack - Large | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifesavers 100 pack - Super Saver | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nyan Cat free?

Nyan Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Monkey Flight 2 free?

Monkey Flight 2 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nyan Cat or Monkey Flight 2?

Nyan Cat is rated higher. Nyan Cat averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Monkey Flight 2 averages 4.8 from 36 ratings.

### Do Nyan Cat or Monkey Flight 2 have ads?

Nyan Cat shows ads; Monkey Flight 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nyan Cat or Monkey Flight 2?

Nyan Cat ships an update every 5 weeks, and Monkey Flight 2 every 7 months. Most recently, Nyan Cat was updated on October 28, 2026 and Monkey Flight 2 on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Nyan Cat or Monkey Flight 2?

Nyan Cat currently peaks at #151 in the App Store charts, and Monkey Flight 2 at #123. 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.*