Cat Wars vs Ballpins
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cat Wars
Engage in a charming defense game where adorable cats evolve into powerful warriors. Collect artifacts, combine unique skills, and research advanced techniques to conquer dungeons and defeat enemies. Build your own cat civilization and lead them to victory.
- Cat evolution and upgrades
- Rare artifact collection
- Unique skill combinations
- Growth lab for research
- Dungeon conquest challenges
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Let's start a fiery war of the world's most trivial cats! We invite you to the most thrilling adventure in this world! "Cat Wars" is a charming defense game featuring adorable cats as the protagonists. Join the "Cat Wars" cats, each endowed with unique abilities! ▶ The Exhilarating Pleasure of Cat Evolution! Upgrade and evolve your cats into powerful warriors. Prepare to conquer the world with your very own civilization of cats! ▶ Become Stronger with Rare Artifact Collection! Collect various artifacts with unique abilities, and experience the joy of collecting and watching your feline friends grow stronger! ▶ Your Personal Skill Combination for Victory! Create a winning strategy by combining innovative skills to overwhelm your enemies. Unique skills will transform ordinary cats into legendary warriors! ▶ A Unique Growth Lab! Research your powerful techniques and maximize the potential of your cat warriors! Continuous research allows you to experience an ever-advancing civilization. ▶ Exciting Dungeon Conquests! Defeat monsters escaped from the lab and demons from hell to conquer dungeons and discover new treasures!
Ballpins
Experience a Zen-inspired Plinko game that blends relaxing visuals with thrilling unpredictability. Watch balls cascade, activate power-ups, and build your score in this tranquil yet captivating experience.
- Zen Mode with soothing visuals and sounds
- Roguelike elements for strategic choices
- Offline play for anytime, anywhere access
- Relaxing atmosphere to unwind
- Lucky Day for thrilling chance-based gameplay
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Welcome to Ballpins, the ultimate Zen-inspired Plinko game that promises a relaxing yet thrilling experience for all gamers. Immerse yourself in a world where each drop is a step towards serenity, blending the unpredictability of a roguelike game with the tranquility of a Zen garden. Ballpins is your perfect companion for a peaceful evening. With its simple yet captivating mechanics, you can watch the balls cascade down, bouncing off pins and activating power-ups, all while building an impressive score multiplier. Key Features: - Zen Mode: Enter a state of calm as you watch the balls glide smoothly across the screen, accompanied by soothing sounds and visuals. - Roguelike Elements: Set your path by choices and strategy. - Offline Accessibility: Play anytime, anywhere, without the need for an internet connection. Perfect for those moments when you need a break from the world. - Relaxing Atmosphere: Designed to help you unwind, the game's aesthetics and soundscapes offer a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. - Lucky Day: Feel the thrill of chance as you aim for the perfect drop, with each game offering the potential for a new high score or a rare power-up. Join the ranks of satisfied players who have found their Zen in the chaotic beauty of Ballpins. It's not just a game; it's a journey to tranquility.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cat Wars at 65% against Ballpins's 0%. Ballpins's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 17). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Cat Wars sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Ballpins asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ballpins holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Cat Wars's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ballpins's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Cat Wars ships an update every 2 months, Ballpins every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cat Wars | Ballpins |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 176 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LAYERLAB | Shahar Galukman |
Customer experience
Cat Wars
Ballpins
In-app purchases
Cat Wars
- Adventurer Package$0.99
- Newbie Welcome Package$0.99
- Pile Of Rubies$1.99
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- 2x Gold Booster$2.99
- Mastery Master Package$2.99
- Epic Artifact Package$3.99
- Dungeon Conquest Package$3.99
- Ruby Wallet$3.99
- Rare Artifact Package$3.99
- Era Pass 3$5.99
- Era Pass 2$5.99
- 2x Orb Booster$6.99
- Ad Removal Package$7.99
- Ruby Trophy$8.99
- 3x Gold Booster$9.99
- Ruby Bag$19.99
- Ruby Safe$36.99
Ballpins
No in-app purchases









