# PILE vs Nom Cat

The clearest difference is ads: PILE at none against Nom Cat's shown. Nom Cat's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 75). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PILE sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Nom Cat sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nom Cat holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nom Cat has 1.1K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of PILE's written reviews are positive against 85% of Nom Cat's.

PILE ships an update every 2 months, Nom Cat every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PILE | Nom Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pile/id549074027/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nom-cat/id969934912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **85.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1Button SARL](https://appshunter.io/developer/388888785) | [Lucky Kat Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/498980984) |

## What reviewers say

### PILE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pile/id549074027)

A fast-paced puzzle game that challenges players to think quickly and strategize to survive as long as possible. It's easy to learn but offers deep strategic gameplay for high scores.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced gameplay, Strategic thinking, High score challenges, Easy to learn, Deep subtleties

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SUPER DYNAMITE | $0.99 | one-time |
| EXPLOSION+ | $0.99 | one-time |
| POWER-UP+ | $0.99 | one-time |
| PACK OF 5 SECOND CHANCES | $0.99 | one-time |
| PACK OF 10 SECOND CHANCES | $0.99 | one-time |
| LUCK+ | $1.99 | one-time |
| PROMO PACK OF 10,000 COINS | $1.99 | one-time |
| COIN+ | $2.99 | one-time |
| COIN MULTIPLIER | $2.99 | one-time |
| PACK OF 10,000 COINS | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Awesome game. Been playing 10 years almost.
- ⭐ Good game
- ⭐ Very nice
- ⭐ Solid
- ⭐ Simple yet addictive.

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Not enough variety
- 🔧 Old version please!!!
- 🔧 Delete my achievements

**Reported bugs**

- Some of the challenge missions seem impossible
- Crashes when trying to delete the app

**Requested features**

- Untimed mode
- Better mission descriptions


### Nom Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nom-cat/id969934912)

Tap and hold to feed hungry cats with fish in this arcade game. Avoid flying bombs to keep the cats safe and aim for a high score. Unlock cute cat characters by collecting goldfish.

**Highlights:** Endless arcade gameplay, Tap and hold to feed cats, Avoid flying bombs, Unlockable cat characters, Collect goldfish, Compete on Game Center

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Venus and Roo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nala | $0.99 | one-time |
| Keyboard Cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nyan Cat® | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grumpy Cat® | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sushi Cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Background | $0.99 | one-time |
| Garfield | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alice & Finnegan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Garfield Background | $0.99 | one-time |
| Luna the Fashion Kitty | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple, fun, and addicting
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Cute cat sprites
- 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of cats and backgrounds to collect

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches with purchasing and equipping skins
- 💰 Expensive cats and backgrounds
- 🔍 Difficult to obtain certain cats without paying
- 🐛 Game crashes or freezes after updates
- 🔍 Hard to master, especially for beginners

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when declining to watch ads
- Purchased items not showing up or working
- Progress lost after reinstalling the app
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- More skins or backdrops
- Option to play with one cat instead of two
- Ability to earn premium cats through gameplay
- Restore purchases feature
- Mute sound option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PILE free?

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

### Is Nom Cat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PILE or Nom Cat?

Nom Cat is rated higher. PILE averages 4.3 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Nom Cat averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do PILE or Nom Cat have ads?

Nom Cat shows ads; PILE does not.

### Which is updated more often, PILE or Nom Cat?

PILE ships an update every 2 months, and Nom Cat every 5 weeks. Most recently, PILE was updated on October 16, 2026 and Nom Cat on October 15, 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.*