# Playground Mod vs I Am Cat

The clearest difference is rating: I Am Cat at 4.7 against Playground Mod's 4.0. I Am Cat also leads on ratings volume (278K vs 4.8K) and chart position (#26 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Playground Mod sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and I Am Cat sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

I Am Cat holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: I Am Cat has 278K ratings behind it against 4.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Playground Mod's written reviews are positive against 63% of I Am Cat's.

Playground Mod ships an update every 2 months, I Am Cat every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playground Mod | I Am Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playground-mod/id6477358134/reviews) | **[4.7 (278K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-am-cat/id6740168334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.8K | **278K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.0% of reviews | **63.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#26** |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 955 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Vladimir Chernenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1396190582) | [Estoty](https://appshunter.io/developer/551754398) |

## What reviewers say

### Playground Mod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playground-mod/id6477358134)

Explore a vast open world with diverse maps and unique characters. Customize your avatar, build your empire, and embark on thrilling journeys with various transport options. Regular updates keep the adventure fresh.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Character customization, Intuitive construction mechanics, Diverse maps and characters, Multiple transport modes, Continuous content updates

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gold Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zombie Boss | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold crowbar | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Huggy | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Alphabet Characters | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gold Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| New Titans Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Xmas pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sonics Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Halldivers pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Toilets Characters Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,100 Gold Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| Titans Mecha Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Global pack | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
- 🚀 Decent graphics and physics
- 💡 Ability to spawn various characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads disrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent character colors and visuals
- Inability to interact with or control spawned characters
- Unlock issues with certain content packs

**Requested features**

- Add more characters from popular franchises
- Implement multiplayer functionality
- Improve character abilities and behaviors
- Reduce reliance on ads or offer ad-free option


### I Am Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-am-cat/id6740168334)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Role Playing, #28 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Experience life as a mischievous cat in this simulator. Cause chaos by knocking over items, scratching furniture, and stealing food. Explore a human world and see how much trouble you can cause.

**Highlights:** Become a mischievous cat, Create chaos and havoc, Knock over vases, Claw up furniture, Steal food, Explore forbidden places

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golden Claws | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Detective Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pirate Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| St.Patrik Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Parkour Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skeleton Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pumpkin Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Access | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and entertaining game
- 🐱 Captures the essence of being a cat
- 💑 Great for couples and bonding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., missing key card)
- 🕹️ Controls and mechanics need improvement

**Reported bugs**

- Missing key card after completing the game
- Ads still show up even with WiFi turned off

**Requested features**

- Reduce frequency of ads
- Offline mode without ads
- Fix issues with completing the game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playground Mod free?

Playground Mod is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is I Am Cat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Playground Mod or I Am Cat?

I Am Cat is rated higher. Playground Mod averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while I Am Cat averages 4.7 from 278K ratings.

### Do Playground Mod or I Am Cat have ads?

Both Playground Mod and I Am Cat show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Playground Mod or I Am Cat?

Playground Mod ships an update every 2 months, and I Am Cat every 5 weeks. Most recently, Playground Mod was updated on October 24, 2026 and I Am Cat on October 24, 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.*