# Another Monster At the End... vs The Cat in the Hat

The clearest difference is rating: The Cat in the Hat at 4.5 against Another Monster At the End...'s 4.2. The Cat in the Hat also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 98) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Another Monster At the End... costs $3.99 and The Cat in the Hat $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The Cat in the Hat holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Cat in the Hat has 3.4K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Another Monster At the End...'s written reviews are positive against 76% of The Cat in the Hat's.

Another Monster At the End... ships an update every 4 months, The Cat in the Hat every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Another Monster At the End... | The Cat in the Hat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/another-monster-at-the-end/id473095033/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cat-in-the-hat/id1004090290/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 98 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | **76.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 740 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sesame Workshop (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/339077104) | [Oceanhouse Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/309501176) |

## What reviewers say

### Another Monster At the End...

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/another-monster-at-the-end/id473095033)

An interactive, animated storybook designed to teach children early reading and logic skills through humor and engaging activities. Features beloved Sesame Street characters Grover and Elmo, with word highlighting and intuitive controls for independent play.

**Highlights:** Interactive animated story, Early reading skill development, Logic skill development, Word highlighting, Child-safe interface, Personalized bookplate

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Loved the book
- 👍 Interactive and engaging
- 🤩 Entertaining for kids
- 🎉 Great for multiple ages
- 🙌 Excellent adaptation of classic book

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🤦‍♀️ Obtrusive ads
- 😒 Not as good as the original
- 💤 Limited content/short story
- 🤔 Confusing with Grover and Elmo

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Unresponsive/freezing pages
- Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
- Glitches with interactive elements

**Requested features**

- More interactive content
- Longer story/additional books
- Compatibility improvements for older devices
- Removal of ads on paid app


### The Cat in the Hat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cat-in-the-hat/id1004090290)

Experience the classic "The Cat in the Hat" with interactive animations and engaging learning activities. This app helps young readers practice spelling, phonics, rhyming, and reading comprehension through playful exploration and guided narration.

**Highlights:** Interactive animations and surprises, Spelling, phonics, and rhyming practice, Read along with highlighting narration, Explore new vocabulary, Parental tracking of reading progress, Early literacy learning activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and interactive
- 💡 Great learning activities
- 👍 Classic stories come to life
- 👍 Engaging for young children

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Animations can be distracting

**Reported bugs**

- Getting stuck on certain pages
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Vanilla mode with less animation
- More Dr. Seuss stories added


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Another Monster At the End... free?

Another Monster At the End... costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Cat in the Hat free?

The Cat in the Hat costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Another Monster At the End... or The Cat in the Hat?

The Cat in the Hat is rated higher. Another Monster At the End... averages 4.2 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while The Cat in the Hat averages 4.5 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do Another Monster At the End... or The Cat in the Hat have ads?

Neither Another Monster At the End... nor The Cat in the Hat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Another Monster At the End... or The Cat in the Hat?

Another Monster At the End... ships an update every 4 months, and The Cat in the Hat every 2 months. Most recently, Another Monster At the End... was updated on September 23, 2026 and The Cat in the Hat on September 23, 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.*