Comparison

CAT ALONE vs bubblewrAPP simulator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CAT ALONE

This app provides interactive entertainment for cats, allowing them to chase and catch various animated objects on a tablet or phone. It features multiple stages with different graphics and sounds, and can even capture photos of your cat's playful moments.

Highlights
  • Interactive cat toy
  • Multiple chase objects
  • Selfie mode for photos
  • 10 stages with unique graphics
  • Sound effects
Features
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CAT ALONE - Toy for your lovely cats Just leave your cat alone with your iPad or iPhone and let your cat try to chase and catch various objects in this toy. With the newly added Selfie mode on, you can even save a photo of your cat's hunting moments. This lovely cat game app presents 10 stages with brilliant graphic and typical sound for each. - Laser pointer - Ladybug - Finger - Lizard - Fly - Cat snack - Snow flake - Butterfly - Cockroach - Larva - Water strider * Some cats may not play with this game. ** Physical damage such as scratches or breakage of the device may occur infrequently if the cat plays very vigorously.

About

bubblewrAPP simulator

Experience the ultimate satisfaction of popping virtual bubble wrap. This app offers a realistic simulation with immersive sound effects. Shake your device to reset the bubbles for endless popping fun.

Highlights
  • Realistic bubble popping simulation
  • Immersive sound effects
  • Shake to reset bubbles
  • Satisfying visual feedback
Features
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The most realistic and ultimately satisfying bubble wrap popping simulation for iOS. Turn the volume up! Shake to reset bubbles!

Screenshots

CAT ALONE4 screens
bubblewrAPP simulator2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CAT ALONE at 4.7 against bubblewrAPP simulator's 3.7. CAT ALONE also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 15 months). bubblewrAPP simulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CAT ALONE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and bubblewrAPP simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CAT ALONE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of CAT ALONE's written reviews are positive against 70% of bubblewrAPP simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CAT ALONE ships an update every 6 weeks, bubblewrAPP simulator every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CAT ALONE versus bubblewrAPP simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCAT ALONEbubblewrAPP simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (30 ratings) — better3.7 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews — better70.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3036 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 15 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGALBRO INC.Nick Vowell

Customer experience

CAT ALONE

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative19.3%

bubblewrAPP simulator

All ratings36 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative30.6%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.6%

Bugs and requests

CAT ALONE

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Privacy policy link expired
  • Report app issues link expired
  • Ads automatically open App Store
  • Some games close out unexpectedly
  • Cannot change items/insects easily
Show 4 more
  • No sound on certain devices (iPad, iPhone)
  • iPad crashes when clicking on something
  • Lizard tails don't detach
  • Payment issues/unexpected charges

Requested features

5 requests
  • More animal options (snakes, mice, fish)
  • Add a string or rope to chase
  • Cat Alone 3 with new features
  • More options for pets
  • Make ads shorter

bubblewrAPP simulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CAT ALONE

One-time1
  • No Ads$0.99
1 purchases

bubblewrAPP simulator

One-time1
  • Remove All Ads$1.99

Questions

Is CAT ALONE free?
CAT ALONE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is bubblewrAPP simulator free?
bubblewrAPP simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CAT ALONE or bubblewrAPP simulator?
CAT ALONE is rated higher. CAT ALONE averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while bubblewrAPP simulator averages 3.7 from 36 ratings.
Do CAT ALONE or bubblewrAPP simulator have ads?
CAT ALONE shows ads; bubblewrAPP simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, CAT ALONE or bubblewrAPP simulator?
CAT ALONE ships an update every 6 weeks, and bubblewrAPP simulator every 15 months. Most recently, CAT ALONE was updated on October 17, 2026 and bubblewrAPP simulator on October 15, 2026.

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