# Meow Wolf vs PlanetsTokyo/CollectingForest

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Meow Wolf at 82% against PlanetsTokyo/CollectingForest's 21%. Meow Wolf also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 100). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Meow Wolf holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meow Wolf has 1.8K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Meow Wolf's written reviews are positive against 21% of PlanetsTokyo/CollectingForest's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meow Wolf | PlanetsTokyo/CollectingForest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meow-wolf/id6446853169/reviews)** | [4.1 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetstokyocollectingforest/id6739424962/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 100 |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 20.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 89 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meow Wolf, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1328558167) | [teamLab Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/384623878) |

## What reviewers say

### Meow Wolf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meow-wolf/id6446853169)

Explore immersive art installations and unlock hidden stories. This app enhances your visit with interactive features, digital comics, and exclusive content. Collect virtual items, manage tickets, and discover the lore behind unique exhibitions.

**Highlights:** Meow Wolf Comics access, Psychic Sensor for hidden elements, Brain Bean collection, Ticket purchasing and management, Artist-created games, Exhibition lore and videos, Merchandise browsing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great experience
- 👍 Helpful employees
- 👍 Immersive and interactive
- 👍 Unique and fun
- 👍 Informative and educational

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Drains battery quickly
- 🤢 Weird smells

**Reported bugs**

- Ticket screen contrast issues
- Occasional crashes

**Requested features**

- More games and interactive content
- Improved battery optimization
- Closed captioning and transcripts for accessibility


### PlanetsTokyo/CollectingForest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetstokyocollectingforest/id6739424962)

Enhance your visit to teamLab Planets TOKYO by interacting with digital art. Capture and collect virtual animals within an exhibition, and learn more about them as you expand your collection. You can also release captured creatures back into their digital habitat.

**Highlights:** Catch virtual animals with camera, Collect animals in illustrated book, Release animals back into exhibition, Research animal details, Interactive art experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meow Wolf free?

Meow Wolf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PlanetsTokyo/CollectingForest free?

PlanetsTokyo/CollectingForest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Meow Wolf or PlanetsTokyo/CollectingForest?

Meow Wolf is rated higher. Meow Wolf averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while PlanetsTokyo/CollectingForest averages 4.1 from 100 ratings.

### Do Meow Wolf or PlanetsTokyo/CollectingForest have ads?

Neither Meow Wolf nor PlanetsTokyo/CollectingForest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meow Wolf or PlanetsTokyo/CollectingForest?

Meow Wolf ships an update every 3 weeks, and PlanetsTokyo/CollectingForest every 3 weeks. Most recently, Meow Wolf was updated on October 30, 2026 and PlanetsTokyo/CollectingForest on October 30, 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.*