# Neko Atsume 2 vs Tiny Cafe

Neko Atsume 2 and Tiny Cafe both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Neko Atsume 2's written reviews are positive against 70% of Tiny Cafe's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neko Atsume 2 sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Tiny Cafe sells 36 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Neko Atsume 2 against 4.8 for Tiny Cafe. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.7K and 4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Neko Atsume 2's written reviews are positive against 70% of Tiny Cafe's.

Neko Atsume 2 ships an update weekly, Tiny Cafe every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neko Atsume 2 | Tiny Cafe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neko-atsume-2/id6499131935/reviews) | **[4.8 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-cafe/id6651825685/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 4K |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 69.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 247 MB | 479 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hit-Point Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/495637387) | [Nanali Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/577348210) |

## What reviewers say

### Neko Atsume 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neko-atsume-2/id6499131935)

Collect adorable cats by placing toys and food in your yard. Explore new social features like visiting other players' yards and inviting them to yours. Get assistance from special helper cats to enhance your collection experience.

**Highlights:** Collect over 40 cat varieties, Place toys and snacks to attract cats, Visit and invite players to yards, Utilize helper cats for assistance, Log cats in a Catbook, Discover rare cats

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leisurely course | $0.99 | per month |
| Friendly course | $1.99 | per month |
| Satisfactory course | $2.99 | per month |
| Ice Bucket (Cone) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ice Bucket (Cup) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ice Bucket (Snow) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ice Bucket (Waffle) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dango (Three-Color) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dango (Anko) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dango (Mitarashi) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dango (Kinako) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 70 gold fish | $0.99 | one-time |
| 170 gold fish | $1.99 | one-time |
| 270 gold fish | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400 gold fish | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Cute and charming cats
- 💡 Ability to visit other yards
- 👍 Customizable cats
- 👍 Reasonable subscription pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cats not showing up/rotating
- 💰 Slower fish/currency gain
- 🔨 Frequent item breakage and repair costs
- 🔍 Lack of new content compared to original
- 🔍 Fewer goodies/items than original

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing/not refreshing
- Buttons not registering properly
- Yard not updating without reopening app

**Requested features**

- More new cats and goodies
- Ability to exchange silver for gold fish
- Offline mode/time progression
- More interactive features with cats
- Improved yard customization


### Tiny Cafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-cafe/id6651825685)

Run your own cozy cafe, brewing coffee and serving treats to adorable cat customers. This idle simulation game lets you manage staff, expand your menu, and grow your business into a global franchise. Enjoy relaxing music and charming stories.

**Highlights:** Run your own cafe, Brew drip coffee, Serve cat customers, Manage cute staff, Expand to global cities, Collect Cheese, Soothing cafe music

**In-app purchases (36)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Barista Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack I (Discount) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cafe Support Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cheese Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack I | $1.99 | one-time |
| Best friends Pack (Discount) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mascot Skin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cherry Blossom Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Pakage - Winter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Reward | $3.99 | one-time |
| Blue Snake Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dice package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sally's Branch #1 Support Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack II (Discount) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Branch #1 PASS | $3.99 | one-time |
| Branch #2 Special Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dean's Branch #2 Support Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Attendance book (Special) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gem | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass (Halloween) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Branch #3 PASS | $7.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack II | $7.99 | one-time |
| Branch #2 PASS | $7.99 | one-time |
| Barista Pack III | $9.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack III (Discount) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Best friends Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pablo's high-end camera | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gusto Gift | $19.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Roastery Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3300 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |
| 16000 Gems | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and cozy game
- 🎨 Excellent art style and animations
- 🕹️ Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 🎁 Reasonable amount of ads/monetization
- 🗣️ Interesting storylines and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and loading issues
- 💰 Progression can feel grindy at times
- 🕰️ Slow progress in later stages
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics/tutorials in some areas
- 🔊 Audio issues after watching ads

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past certain missions
- Loss of progress/account data after periods of inactivity
- Incorrect or missing information in certain popups

**Requested features**

- More customization options for the cafe
- Ability to recruit and customize employees
- Offline/AFK earning mechanics
- Mini-games or other side activities
- Improved performance on higher branches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Neko Atsume 2 free?

Neko Atsume 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tiny Cafe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Neko Atsume 2 or Tiny Cafe?

Tiny Cafe is rated higher. Neko Atsume 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Tiny Cafe averages 4.8 from 4K ratings.

### Do Neko Atsume 2 or Tiny Cafe have ads?

Both Neko Atsume 2 and Tiny Cafe show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Neko Atsume 2 or Tiny Cafe?

Neko Atsume 2 ships an update weekly, and Tiny Cafe every 2 weeks. Most recently, Neko Atsume 2 was updated on October 17, 2026 and Tiny Cafe on October 17, 2026.

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