# Cat Mine vs Freaky Duckling

Cat Mine and Freaky Duckling both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Freaky Duckling's written reviews are positive against 46% of Cat Mine's. Cat Mine's advantage is ratings volume (346 vs 108). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Mine sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Freaky Duckling sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cat Mine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 346 and 108 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Cat Mine's written reviews are positive against 64% of Freaky Duckling's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cat Mine ships an update every 4 days, Freaky Duckling weekly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Mine | Freaky Duckling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (346 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-mine-idle-rpg/id6476374348/reviews)** | [4.6 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freaky-duckling/id6479294534/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **346** | 108 |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 554 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Game Duo Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1210111759) | [伟 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403717237) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Mine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-mine-idle-rpg/id6476374348)

Embark on an idle RPG adventure to help Bean dig for a space crystal. Merge tools to become stronger, collect unique kitties, and explore various game modes. Enjoy endless gold and gems as you dig your way home.

**Highlights:** Merge and upgrade picks, AFK progression, Collect unique kitties, Endless gold and gems, Dungeon, Altar, Laboratory modes, Move Planets and Galaxies

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| gameduo_cm_equipment_0 | $0.49 | one-time |
| cm_daily_gold_mine_pickaxe | $1.99 | one-time |
| cm_remove_ad_2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| cm_daily_dungeon | $1.99 | one-time |
| gameduo_cm_rune_0 | $1.99 | one-time |
| cm_remove_ad | $5.99 | one-time |
| gameduo_cm_vip_1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| gameduo_cm_rune_1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| gameduo_cm_mission_pass_1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| gameduo_cm_rune_2 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging idle/incremental gameplay mechanics
- 🐱 Cute cat characters and charming art style
- 💰 Generous free-to-play experience without aggressive paywalls
- 📊 Reasonable progression system for non-paying players
- 🎵 Catchy background music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading failures
- 📱 UI issues on iPhone (notch cutoff, missing skill icons)
- ⏰ Time-gated events requiring constant engagement
- 💸 Forced double payment between servers without transfer
- 🔐 Account loss after reinstallation despite linking

**Reported bugs**

- Game stuck at 90% loading screen
- Crashes on login after updates
- Pickaxe/equipment disappearing after reconnection
- Skill icons vanishing and becoming unselectable
- Touch input being skipped/unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Vietnamese language support
- Cross-platform account linking (Google/Facebook for iOS users)
- Automatic gold upgrades
- More content and dungeons
- Power level/combat power display


### Freaky Duckling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freaky-duckling/id6479294534)

Collect and incubate unique duck eggs, discover peculiar patterns, and equip your ducks with powerful items. Evolve your companions to create extraordinary ducks and battle through a quirky world. Embark on a freaky quacking adventure!

**Highlights:** Collect and incubate peculiar duck eggs, Obtain fanciful and powerful items, Complete goals for unique duck evolution, Synthesize and evolve pet ducks, Battle alongside companions, Strengthen duck equipment for enhanced power

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Package5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package70 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package27 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package77 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package107 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package23 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package28 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package46 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package108 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package2 | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Mine free?

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

### Is Freaky Duckling free?

Freaky Duckling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cat Mine or Freaky Duckling?

Cat Mine is rated higher. Cat Mine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 346 ratings, while Freaky Duckling averages 4.6 from 108 ratings.

### Do Cat Mine or Freaky Duckling have ads?

Neither Cat Mine nor Freaky Duckling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Mine or Freaky Duckling?

Cat Mine ships an update every 4 days, and Freaky Duckling weekly. Most recently, Cat Mine was updated on November 8, 2026 and Freaky Duckling on November 8, 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.*