# Simon's Cat Match! vs Shape Layer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shape Layer at none against Simon's Cat Match!'s 26. Shape Layer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 8 days). Simon's Cat Match!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9.7K vs 1). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simon's Cat Match! sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Shape Layer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Simon's Cat Match! against 5.0 for Shape Layer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simon's Cat Match! has 9.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simon's Cat Match! ships an update every 8 days, Shape Layer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simon's Cat Match! | Shape Layer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-match/id6446643679/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-layer/id6779677296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 452 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tactile Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400704108) | [Hecka Technology, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/827511918) |

## What reviewers say

### Simon's Cat Match!

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

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #163 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


### Shape Layer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-layer/id6779677296)

A calming spatial puzzle game where players fit, rotate, and overlap shapes to match layer requirements on a board. Offers both relaxed and timed gameplay modes, with hints and leaderboards for competitive play.

**Highlights:** Spatial puzzle gameplay, Shape fitting and rotation, Layer-based challenges, Casual and Timed modes, Hint system, Game Center leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Shape Layer free?

Shape Layer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simon's Cat Match! or Shape Layer?

Shape Layer is rated higher. Simon's Cat Match! averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while Shape Layer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Simon's Cat Match! or Shape Layer have ads?

Shape Layer shows ads; Simon's Cat Match! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simon's Cat Match! or Shape Layer?

Simon's Cat Match! ships an update every 8 days, and Shape Layer daily. Most recently, Simon's Cat Match! was updated on October 6, 2026 and Shape Layer on September 19, 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.*