# Bard Cat vs Model Prisoner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Model Prisoner at none against Bard Cat's 10. Model Prisoner also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Bard Cat's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Bard Cat ships an update every 3 weeks, Model Prisoner every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bard Cat | Model Prisoner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 362 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LAYERLAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471588459) | [KYUNGROK KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785047318) |

## 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 |


### Model Prisoner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-prisoner/id6797208807)

**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 Model Prisoner free?

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

### Do Bard Cat or Model Prisoner have ads?

Both Bard Cat and Model Prisoner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bard Cat or Model Prisoner?

Bard Cat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Model Prisoner every 2 days. Most recently, Bard Cat was updated on October 2, 2026 and Model Prisoner on October 15, 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.*