Comparison

Stray Cat Falling vs Milo and the Christmas Gift

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stray Cat Falling

A physics-based puzzle game where players stack colorful, squishy cat blocks. With intuitive controls and over 100 unique stages, it offers both casual play and competitive challenges for all ages.

Highlights
  • Physics-based stacking gameplay
  • Over 100 unique stages
  • Select and Challenge game modes
  • Utilize unique cat block characteristics
  • Helper White Cat Block feature
  • Bonus stages for high scores
  • Compete with friends for high scores
Features
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"Stray Cat Falling" is a physics-based puzzle game where you balance and stack soft, squishy cat blocks. With its simple and intuitive controls, players of all ages, from kids to adults, can enjoy it with ease. ---------------------------------- ◆Game Features◆ ---------------------------------- ■Easy-to-Play Puzzle Game! Just tap, swipe, and drop the colorful cat blocks. This intuitive and casual drop puzzle game is perfect for a quick start during your free time. Its simple controls make it enjoyable for everyone, making it ideal for commuting or short breaks. ■ Discover your playstyle! Are you a speedrunner who stacks quickly for a quick clear, or a score chaser who piles high for the top score? With over 100 unique stages, eveery playthrough brings a new challenge for you. ■ Two new modes to choose from! In 'Select Mode,' you can choose and replay any unlocked stage as many times as you like. Take your time and aim to complete the stages at your own pace! In 'Challenge Mode,' however, you’ll need to consecutively clear randomly appearing stages without using the revival feature. Break the record and climb the leaderboards! ---------------------------------- ◆Gameplay Tips and Strategies◆ ---------------------------------- ■Utilize the Cat Blocks' Characteristics! Fill gaps with soft water cat blocks or wedge in the non-slippery green cat blocks to conquer the variety of stages. Each stage introduces cat blocks with different traits, requiring strategies that make the most of their features. ■Make Use of the Helper White Cat Block! When you can't stack any more, call in the special helper white cat ball to turn the tide. ■Manage the Out Gauge! The game will be over if the gauge on the left side of the screen reaches MAX. Clear the stage without using the Helper White Cat Block or stack the maximum number of cat blocks to restore the gauge. ■Aim for the Bonus Stage! After clearing difficult stages, a special bonus stage awaits! This is your chance to rack up a huge score! In the bonus stage, you can earn more points than usual. So, aim to set a new high score. ■Perfect for Short Breaks! Enjoyable even in short bursts, making it a great choice for busy days. It's also perfect for relaxing or refreshing your mind. ■For Even More Fun Compete with friends for high scores! Play together and challenge each other's scores. [Official X] https://twitter.com/StrayCatDoors ※For inquiries about the app, please contact us through the official website. ※This game is free to play, but some content is available for purchase.

About

Milo and the Christmas Gift

Embark on a festive point-and-click adventure to help Milo recover a lost Christmas gift. Explore hand-painted wintery environments, solve puzzles, and enjoy an atmospheric soundtrack to save the holidays.

Highlights
  • Point-and-click puzzles
  • Hidden object gameplay
  • Hand-painted environments
  • Atmospheric soundtrack
  • Festive Christmas theme
  • Short gameplay time
Features
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After his adventure in Milo and the Magpies, Milo is looking forward to spending a cosy Christmas at home. But a Christmas gift is about to upset his holiday celebrations, especially when said gift disappears after a little misunderstanding! Can you help Milo bring home the lost Gift and save Christmas for Marleen… and himself? Milo and the Christmas Gift is a free-to-play short and atmospheric point-and-click adventure game created by artist Johan Scherft. The game is a spin-off story following the events in Milo and the Magpies. The game has 5 chapters and a gameplay time of around 30 minutes! Features: ■ Relaxing yet stimulating game-play Join Milo in his home and revisit some of the neighbouring gardens, but this time in a wintery Christmas wonderland! Interact with the festive environment and solve small point-and-click / hidden-object puzzles. ■ Captivating artistic atmosphere Each hand-painted, interior and snowy garden Milo has to search through has its unique personality, reflecting that of Milo’s owners and next-door neighbours respectively. ■ Atmospheric soundtrack Each chapter has its own festive theme song composed by Victor Butzelaar. ■ Average playtime: 15-30 minutes

Screenshots

Stray Cat Falling4 screens
Milo and the Christmas Gift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Milo and the Christmas Gift at none against Stray Cat Falling's 5. Milo and the Christmas Gift also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). Stray Cat Falling's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stray Cat Falling sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Milo and the Christmas Gift asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stray Cat Falling holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 31 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stray Cat Falling ships an update every 2 weeks, Milo and the Christmas Gift daily. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Stray Cat Falling versus Milo and the Christmas Gift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStray Cat FallingMilo and the Christmas Gift
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better4.7 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews—92.2% of reviews
Number of ratings931 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB186 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPULSMO,INC.Second Maze

Customer experience

Stray Cat Falling

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Milo and the Christmas Gift

All ratings29 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive92.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.3%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Stray Cat Falling

One-time5
  • Bronze Supporter$1.99
  • Silver Supporter$2.99
  • Remove video ads$2.99
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  • Gold Supporter$5.99
  • Platinum Supporter$19.99
None

Milo and the Christmas Gift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stray Cat Falling free?
Stray Cat Falling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Milo and the Christmas Gift free?
Milo and the Christmas Gift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stray Cat Falling or Milo and the Christmas Gift?
Stray Cat Falling is rated higher. Stray Cat Falling averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Milo and the Christmas Gift averages 4.7 from 31 ratings.
Do Stray Cat Falling or Milo and the Christmas Gift have ads?
Stray Cat Falling shows ads; Milo and the Christmas Gift does not.
Which is updated more often, Stray Cat Falling or Milo and the Christmas Gift?
Stray Cat Falling ships an update every 2 weeks, and Milo and the Christmas Gift daily. Most recently, Stray Cat Falling was updated on November 4, 2026 and Milo and the Christmas Gift on October 30, 2026.

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