# Bard Cat vs BRAMBLETREAD

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BRAMBLETREAD at none against Bard Cat's 10. BRAMBLETREAD also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Bard Cat's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bard Cat sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. BRAMBLETREAD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bard Cat ships an update every 3 weeks, BRAMBLETREAD daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bard Cat | BRAMBLETREAD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 362 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LAYERLAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471588459) | [JEAHOON BANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889224086) |

## What reviewers say

### Bard Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bard-cat/id6450442808)

Embark on a musical adventure as a heroic cat, defending a realm overrun by creatures. Enjoy auto-battle gameplay, powerful musical skills, and collect gear to strengthen your character. Build your own village and explore diverse dungeons for endless growth and rewards.

**Highlights:** Auto-battle gameplay, Musical combat skills, Character customization with gear, Buddy system for support, Starlight Village building, Diverse dungeons and adventures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly StarLight Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Silver Coin Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Dungeon Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Silver Coin Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Stage VIP Pass 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass 5 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass 6 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Dungeon Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Crystal Package | $19.99 | one-time |


### BRAMBLETREAD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brambletread/id6770305364)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bard Cat free?

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

### Is BRAMBLETREAD free?

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

### Do Bard Cat or BRAMBLETREAD have ads?

Both Bard Cat and BRAMBLETREAD show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bard Cat or BRAMBLETREAD?

Bard Cat ships an update every 3 weeks, and BRAMBLETREAD daily. Most recently, Bard Cat was updated on November 7, 2026 and BRAMBLETREAD on October 31, 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.*