# Cat Simulator vs Monkey Student

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cat Simulator at 77% against Monkey Student's 51%. Cat Simulator also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (19K vs 4.3K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Simulator sells 29 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Monkey Student sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cat Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19K and 4.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Cat Simulator's written reviews are positive against 51% of Monkey Student's.

Cat Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, Monkey Student fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Simulator | Monkey Student |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-simulator-my-pets/id6462423140/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-student-school-prank/id6757172065/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 4.3K |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 51.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 359 MB | 547 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LLP Take Top Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664783937) | [CTC Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786328123) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-simulator-my-pets/id6462423140)

Experience life as a cat, collecting and nurturing adorable kittens. Interact with your pets through a unique talking feature, fulfilling their individual desires and responsibilities. Build a loving home and discover the joys of pet ownership in this engaging simulator.

**Highlights:** Collect and nurture stray kittens, Interactive talking feature, Fulfill unique kitten desires, Build a home for your pets, Experience pet ownership responsibilities

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

**In-app purchases (29)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Meme constructor | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Automatic drinker | $0.99 | one-time |
| Automatic tray | $0.99 | one-time |
| Automatic feeder | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kitten island | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack with cats "Memes" | $1.99 | one-time |
| A small pack of tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| A small pack of park tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| A small pack of hearts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Googoogaga Cat | $2.99 | one-time |
| A medium pack of tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tun Tun Tun Sakhur | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ballerina Capuccina | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack with cats "Memes" | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bombordiro crocodile | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tralalero cat | $3.99 | one-time |
| A medium pack of quadrocoins | $3.99 | one-time |
| A medium pack of park tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| A medium pack of hearts | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bonus No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack with cats "Memes" | $4.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| A big pack of tickets | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack with cats "Halloween" | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack with cats "Memes" | $9.99 | one-time |
| A big pack of park tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| A big pack of hearts | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack with cats "Memes" | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐱 Cute and adorable cats
- 🎮 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 🩷 Relaxing and stress-relieving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔑 Difficulty finding keys to unlock areas
- 🐱 Cats teleporting and disappearing
- 🤕 Throwing cats instead of gently putting them down
- 💸 Too many ads interrupting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Cats getting stuck in furniture or walls
- Inability to interact with stuck cats
- Disappearance of adopted cats

**Requested features**

- Add ability to customize house decor
- Implement a 'put down' button instead of throwing cats
- Increase space for more cats
- Add kittens and ability to breed cats
- Introduce a fox or other animal companion


### Monkey Student

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-student-school-prank/id6757172065)

Become the ultimate school prankster in this open-world sandbox game. Use everyday objects to create hilarious surprises and complete missions to unlock new tools and disguises. Outsmart the teacher and turn the campus into your playground of fun.

**Highlights:** Open-world sandbox gameplay, Interactive environment with usable items, Creative prank execution, Mission-based progression, Unlockable tools and disguises, Teacher avoidance mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack Gem 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Start Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL PACK | $1.49 | one-time |
| No ADS basic | $3.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $4.49 | one-time |
| Pack Gem 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack Gem 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pack Gem 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pack Gem 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pack Gem 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Simulator free?

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

### Is Monkey Student free?

Monkey Student is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cat Simulator or Monkey Student?

Cat Simulator is rated higher. Cat Simulator averages 4.9 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Monkey Student averages 4.5 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Cat Simulator or Monkey Student have ads?

Both Cat Simulator and Monkey Student show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Simulator or Monkey Student?

Cat Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Monkey Student fortnightly. Most recently, Cat Simulator was updated on October 31, 2026 and Monkey Student 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.*