# Whale Trail vs Clumsy Cat

The clearest difference is rating: Whale Trail at 4.8 against Clumsy Cat's 4.2. Whale Trail also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and review sentiment (94% vs 74%). Clumsy Cat's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whale Trail sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Clumsy Cat sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Whale Trail holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whale Trail has 4.3K ratings behind it against 743, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Whale Trail's written reviews are positive against 74% of Clumsy Cat's.

Whale Trail ships an update every 2 months, Clumsy Cat every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whale Trail | Clumsy Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-trail/id450163154/reviews)** | [4.2 (743 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clumsy-cat/id553051180/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 743 |
| Positive reviews | **94.3% of reviews** | 73.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ustwo games](https://appshunter.io/developer/297468910) | [Dingo Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/415069565) |

## What reviewers say

### Whale Trail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-trail/id450163154)

Embark on a vibrant journey as a whale, collecting items, performing aerial maneuvers, and battling enemies. Unlock new characters, enhance abilities, and explore numerous challenge levels. Enjoy a visually stunning and engaging arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Fly as Willow the Whale, Collect Blubbles and earn Krill, Unlock playable friends, Upgrade Willow's skills, Smash enemies, 96 Challenge levels, Classic and Challenge game modes

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Money | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bucket Full | $2.99 | one-time |
| Serious Clams | $6.99 | one-time |
| Swimming In It | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐳 Cute and fun game
- 🎶 Wonderful soundtrack
- 👍 Simple and addictive gameplay
- 🌈 Vibrant and colorful visuals
- 🕰️ Nostalgic for long-time players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Outdated for newer devices
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤯 Challenging and frustrating at times

**Reported bugs**

- Krill not properly credited after completing levels
- Game freezing on certain device models
- Whale controls not responsive on larger screens

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More customization options for whales
- Wider screen support for newer devices
- Additional levels and worlds to explore


### Clumsy Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clumsy-cat/id553051180)

Embody a mischievous cat left alone to cause chaos. Explore and destroy four distinct environments, from a house to a mall, before your owners return. Unlock new playable characters and wreak havoc.

**Highlights:** Destroy house, museum, school, and mall, Play as a ginger cat or unlock other pets, Explore diverse rooms and exhibits, Cause maximum damage, Upgrade to new playable characters

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Characters | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mall Level | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying destruction
- 👍 No ads
- 🐱 Cute cat character
- ⭐️ Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for additional characters and levels
- ⏱️ Short time limit
- 🔁 Repetitive single house setting

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases feature not working
- Controls can be unresponsive at times

**Requested features**

- Unlock characters and levels through gameplay progression
- Add more houses/environments to destroy
- Implement an unlimited/sandbox mode
- Introduce multiplayer functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whale Trail free?

Whale Trail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Clumsy Cat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Whale Trail or Clumsy Cat?

Whale Trail is rated higher. Whale Trail averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Clumsy Cat averages 4.2 from 743 ratings.

### Do Whale Trail or Clumsy Cat have ads?

Whale Trail shows ads; Clumsy Cat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Whale Trail or Clumsy Cat?

Whale Trail ships an update every 2 months, and Clumsy Cat every 12 months. Most recently, Whale Trail was updated on November 6, 2026 and Clumsy Cat on November 1, 2026.

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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.*