# Simon's Cat Match! vs Austin's Odyssey

Simon's Cat Match! and Austin's Odyssey both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Simon's Cat Match!'s written reviews are positive against 53% of Austin's Odyssey's. Simon's Cat Match! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9.7K vs 644). Austin's Odyssey's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simon's Cat Match! sells 24 one-off in-app purchases and Austin's Odyssey sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simon's Cat Match! holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simon's Cat Match! has 9.7K ratings behind it against 644, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Simon's Cat Match!'s written reviews are positive against 53% of Austin's Odyssey's.

Simon's Cat Match! ships an update every 10 days, Austin's Odyssey every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simon's Cat Match! | Austin's Odyssey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-match/id6446643679/reviews)** | [4.7 (644 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/austins-odyssey/id6740872037/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 644 |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 52.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 454 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tactile Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400704108) | [Playrix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162116447) |

## What reviewers say

### Simon's Cat Match!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-match/id6446643679)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #175 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Embark on a relaxing match-3 puzzle adventure with adorable characters. Solve thousands of levels, design whimsical gardens and homes, and enjoy brain-boosting minigames. Play offline and collect cute friends in a cozy community.

**Highlights:** Thousands of match-3 levels, Area and home design, Hidden-object puzzles, Relaxing coloring gameplay, Collect cute characters, Offline play, Team events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer- Tier 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tier 3- Endless Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tier 4 - Endless Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Progress Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tier 5 - Endless Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tier 6 - Endless Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Kitten Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer- Tier 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Tier 15 - Endless Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Treat Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Purrfect Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| Pawsome Bundle | $79.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| Cat's Meow Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- ❤️ Cute graphics
- 🎶 Great music
- 🎯 Challenging gameplay
- 🔍 Relaxing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Lack of support and communication
- ⏱️ Slow progress with new content
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Progression and save data loss
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and new content
- Improved stability and bug fixes
- Better customer support
- Ability to disable certain features


### Austin's Odyssey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/austins-odyssey/id6740872037)

Embark on a treasure hunt with two adventurers, exploring diverse locations and uncovering artifacts. Solve riddles and match-3 puzzles to gain energy and continue your quest. Enjoy a captivating story with beautiful visuals and a unique vertical view.

**Highlights:** Vertical view gameplay, Vibrant and captivating graphics, Challenging match-3 puzzles, Exploration and quest completion, Engaging storyline, Social play with friends

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Just coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hot Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shiny Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Relic Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Novice Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hot Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Traveler Pot | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hot Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Coins | $17.99 | one-time |
| Trekker Bucket | $22.99 | one-time |
| Hot Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Voyager Bag | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Cute plot line
- 🎉 Refreshing change from previous games
- 🙌 Listened to player feedback
- 🤩 New favorite game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
- ⏰ Long loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches and freezing issues
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- More challenging and varied gameplay
- Crossover event with other Playrix characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simon's Cat Match! free?

Simon's Cat Match! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Austin's Odyssey free?

Austin's Odyssey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simon's Cat Match! or Austin's Odyssey?

Simon's Cat Match! is rated higher. Simon's Cat Match! averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while Austin's Odyssey averages 4.7 from 644 ratings.

### Do Simon's Cat Match! or Austin's Odyssey have ads?

Austin's Odyssey shows ads; Simon's Cat Match! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simon's Cat Match! or Austin's Odyssey?

Simon's Cat Match! ships an update every 10 days, and Austin's Odyssey every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simon's Cat Match! was updated on October 27, 2026 and Austin's Odyssey on October 25, 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.*