# Box Cat Jam vs Markov

The clearest difference is rating: Markov at 5.0 against Box Cat Jam's 4.0. Markov also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Box Cat Jam's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Box Cat Jam sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Markov sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Markov holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Box Cat Jam has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Box Cat Jam ships an update every 3 weeks, Markov every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Box Cat Jam | Markov |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-cat-jam/id6477860482/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markov/id6784101462/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 37.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 411 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ACTIONFIT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516168822) | [MORNINGSTAR VENTURES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809605678) |

## What reviewers say

### Box Cat Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-cat-jam/id6477860482)

Engage your mind with a charming block puzzle game featuring adorable cats. Match three identical felines to clear the board and progress through challenging levels. Build cozy cat towers and enjoy relaxing gameplay with cute graphics and animations.

**Highlights:** Match three same cats, Clear the board puzzle, Build cat towers, Challenging stages, Cute cat graphics, Relaxing gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 150 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bomb Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| endless 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hard Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 650 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No ads bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500 coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Cute and adorable game
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🕰️ Relaxing and casual experience
- 🐱 Enjoyable cat-themed visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive and disruptive ads
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywalls
- 🔁 Repetitive and luck-based higher levels
- 🔋 Lives system and energy limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not registering completion properly
- Lives not refreshing as intended
- Sudden redirects to suspicious websites

**Requested features**

- More cat varieties and customization options
- Ability to replay levels without restrictions
- Improved progression system and rewards
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee


### Markov

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markov/id6784101462)

A logic puzzle game where you adjust pipe networks to route probability flow. Solve challenges by adding, removing, or swapping paths to achieve exact ratios in each bucket. Features include various pipe types and smart hints for engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Route probability flow, Adjust pipe networks, Achieve exact ratios, Add, remove, and swap paths, Wide pipes and locked pipes, Overflow nodes and smart hints

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| flodds remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Box Cat Jam free?

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

### Is Markov free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Box Cat Jam or Markov?

Markov is rated higher. Box Cat Jam averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Markov averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Box Cat Jam or Markov have ads?

Both Box Cat Jam and Markov show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Box Cat Jam or Markov?

Box Cat Jam ships an update every 3 weeks, and Markov every 4 days. Most recently, Box Cat Jam was updated on November 8, 2026 and Markov 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.*