CAT ALONE vs Laser Pointer for Cat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Interactive cat toy
- Multiple chase objects
- Selfie mode for photos
- 10 stages with unique graphics
- Sound effects
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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.
Laser Pointer for Cat
Simulate a laser pointer to entertain your cat with random paths. It also includes a mini-game where you help a cat catch fruits before a rabbit.
- Cat laser pointer simulation
- Randomized pointer paths
- Multiple pointer styles
- New background options
- Fruit-catching mini-game
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The laser pointer simulator Everyone loves a cat chasing a laser pointer, right? Well now you can keep your kitten entertained without any effort! Laser Point for Cat will pick random paths that keep your cat's attention. Don't have a cat to play? Don't worry, have fun with the laser pointer simulator game and help the cat to catch all the fruits before the rabbit! FEATURES: - Free laser pointer for your pets to chase - Pointers to choose - New backgrounds Attention! This app is a simulation of laser pointer on the phone/tablet, this is not a real phone or tablet laser pointer. Have fun with your kitty!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CAT ALONE at 73% against Laser Pointer for Cat's 24%. CAT ALONE also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 14 months). Laser Pointer for Cat's advantage is ratings volume (614 vs 30). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. CAT ALONE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Laser Pointer for Cat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CAT ALONE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Laser Pointer for Cat has 614 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of CAT ALONE's written reviews are positive against 24% of Laser Pointer for Cat's.
CAT ALONE ships an update every 6 weeks, Laser Pointer for Cat every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CAT ALONE | Laser Pointer for Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (30 ratings) — better | 3.4 (614 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews — better | 24.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 30 | 614 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GALBRO INC. | Astrologic Games LTDA |
Customer experience
CAT ALONE
Laser Pointer for Cat
User reviews
CAT ALONE
From 30 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😻 Cats love it
- 👍 Engaging for cats
- 💰 Good value (low one-time fee)
- 🚫 No disruptive ads
- 🔒 Prevents accidental clicks
Room to improve
- 👎 Some cats uninterested
- 🔇 No sound on iPad/iPhone
- 🐛 Ads open App Store automatically
- ⚠️ Ads can be long
- 🤔 Difficulty changing insects
Laser Pointer for Cat
From 614 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💕 My cat loves it
- 👍 Entertaining for the owner
Room to improve
- 🚫 Not an actual laser pointer
- 🔍 Requires too many ads to use
- ⏱️ Slow and unresponsive
- 🤔 Doesn't engage cats
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
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- 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
Laser Pointer for Cat
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes frequently
- Unresponsive to cat interactions
Requested features
3 requests- Faster laser movement
- More interactive features
- Less intrusive ads
In-app purchases
CAT ALONE
- No Ads$0.99
Laser Pointer for Cat
- Remove Ads$5.99
Questions
Is CAT ALONE free?
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