# Land Builder vs Drop the Cat

The clearest difference is update cadence: Drop the Cat at weekly against Land Builder's monthly. Drop the Cat also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Land Builder's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 29%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Land Builder sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Drop the Cat sells 16 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 — 4.6 for Land Builder against 4.6 for Drop the Cat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20K and 24K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Land Builder's written reviews are positive against 29% of Drop the Cat's.

Land Builder ships an update monthly, Drop the Cat weekly. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Land Builder | Drop the Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-builder/id6443774303/reviews) | [4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-the-cat/id6749132002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20K | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | **42.3% of reviews** | 29.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #109 | **#78** |
| Size | 405 MB | 524 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [ACTIONFIT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516168822) |

## What reviewers say

### Land Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-builder/id6443774303)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

A relaxing puzzle game where you build your own world piece by piece. Expand your horizons by placing hexagonal tiles, unlocking new structures, and enhancing visual details. Enjoy a meditative experience with soothing visuals and sound.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal tile placement, World expansion, Unlockable structures, Visual enhancements, Undo last move, Zoom in/out

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| SkipTickets4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad-free Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Best Win Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| BoostersBundle5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| SkipTickets5 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| JapanOffer1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| SkipTickets6 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Gems 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful and visually appealing
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 👍 Satisfying city-building experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🚫 Lack of ad-free purchase option
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🔀 Inability to continue progress on completed levels

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible tiles and missing terrain
- Game crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent ad behavior (ads playing despite declining)

**Requested features**

- Sandbox/freeplay mode with no level restrictions
- Option to save and load custom city layouts
- More diverse biome and tile variety
- Ability to toggle ads for a one-time fee


### Drop the Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-the-cat/id6749132002)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Casual, #82 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Slide blocks to guide colorful cats into matching colored holes in this logic puzzle adventure. It offers a relaxing yet stimulating experience with increasing challenges and strategic gameplay. Enjoy this brain-training game offline, anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Block sliding mechanics, Color matching puzzles, Logic and strategy challenges, Offline play supported, Cute cat visuals, Increasing difficulty

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Travel Deal 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Reward Basic 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.59 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tiger Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 02 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Ticket | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 03 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and cute game
- 🚀 Challenging puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Frustrating time limits
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Levels with unachievable solutions
- Ad-related issues (not registering views, glitches)
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Option to play without time limits
- More accessibility features
- Improved save/progress system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Land Builder free?

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

### Is Drop the Cat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Land Builder or Drop the Cat?

Land Builder and Drop the Cat are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 20K and 24K ratings respectively.

### Do Land Builder or Drop the Cat have ads?

Both Land Builder and Drop the Cat show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Land Builder or Drop the Cat?

Land Builder ships an update monthly, and Drop the Cat weekly. Most recently, Land Builder was updated on October 1, 2026 and Drop the Cat on October 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Land Builder or Drop the Cat?

Land Builder currently peaks at #109 in the App Store charts, and Drop the Cat at #78. 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.*