# CAT ALONE vs Laser Pointer for Cat

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CAT ALONE | Laser Pointer for Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-alone-cat-toy/id645859885/reviews)** | [3.4 (614 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-pointer-for-cat/id1166542799/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **614** |
| Positive reviews | **73.5% of reviews** | 24.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 135 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GALBRO INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/645859888) | [Astrologic Games LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164665798) |

## What reviewers say

### CAT ALONE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-alone-cat-toy/id645859885)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😻 Cats love it
- 👍 Engaging for cats
- 💰 Good value (low one-time fee)
- 🚫 No disruptive ads
- 🔒 Prevents accidental clicks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Some cats uninterested
- 🔇 No sound on iPad/iPhone
- 🐛 Ads open App Store automatically
- ⚠️ Ads can be long
- 🤔 Difficulty changing insects

**Reported bugs**

- Privacy policy link expired
- Report app issues link expired
- Ads automatically open App Store
- Some games close out unexpectedly
- Cannot change items/insects easily

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-pointer-for-cat/id1166542799)

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.

**Highlights:** Cat laser pointer simulation, Randomized pointer paths, Multiple pointer styles, New background options, Fruit-catching mini-game

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 My cat loves it
- 👍 Entertaining for the owner

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Not an actual laser pointer
- 🔍 Requires too many ads to use
- ⏱️ Slow and unresponsive
- 🤔 Doesn't engage cats

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Unresponsive to cat interactions

**Requested features**

- Faster laser movement
- More interactive features
- Less intrusive ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CAT ALONE free?

CAT ALONE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Laser Pointer for Cat free?

Laser Pointer for Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CAT ALONE or Laser Pointer for Cat?

CAT ALONE is rated higher. CAT ALONE averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Laser Pointer for Cat averages 3.4 from 614 ratings.

### Do CAT ALONE or Laser Pointer for Cat have ads?

Both CAT ALONE and Laser Pointer for Cat show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CAT ALONE or Laser Pointer for Cat?

CAT ALONE ships an update every 6 weeks, and Laser Pointer for Cat every 14 months. Most recently, CAT ALONE was updated on October 23, 2026 and Laser Pointer for Cat on October 20, 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.*