# Groops vs ねこ将棋〜盤上ねこの一手〜

The clearest difference is rating: ねこ将棋〜盤上ねこの一手〜 at 4.8 against Groops's 4.3. ねこ将棋〜盤上ねこの一手〜 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 8.0). Groops's advantage is ratings volume (675 vs 4) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Groops sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ねこ将棋〜盤上ねこの一手〜 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ねこ将棋〜盤上ねこの一手〜 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Groops has 675 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Groops's written reviews are positive against 78% of ねこ将棋〜盤上ねこの一手〜's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Groops ships an update every 8 days, ねこ将棋〜盤上ねこの一手〜 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and June 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Groops | ねこ将棋〜盤上ねこの一手〜 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (675 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groops/id659981940/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1003031917/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **675** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 78.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Torched Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/659981943) | [KukiLabo](https://appshunter.io/developer/520133513) |

## What reviewers say

### Groops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groops/id659981940)

This puzzle game challenges your mind by matching tiles based on shared or unique attributes. With hundreds of levels and exciting game modes like Time Attack and multiplayer, it offers endless fun and brain stimulation. Compete with friends and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of levels, Time Attack mode, Leaderboards, Multiplayer mode, Unlockable achievements, Hint system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of 50 Board Shuffles | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of 5,000 Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3x3 Bonus Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of 20,000 Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| pack of 100,000 Points | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Calming game
- 🧠 Challenging and thought-provoking
- 🤔 Makes you think differently
- 🕰️ Great for passing time
- 🧠 Brain workout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Requires Facebook login for more levels
- 🔢 Lack of new levels
- 🎵 No background music

**Reported bugs**

- Level 10 of 'brainz needed' bonus pack won't let user progress
- Crash after time attack finishes
- Level 45 of easy 4x4 board shows '0/ ' and crashes
- Win not recognized in local multiplayer

**Requested features**

- More levels and boards
- Ability to reset level scores
- Endless mode
- Ability to see previous groops found


### ねこ将棋〜盤上ねこの一手〜

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1003031917)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Groops free?

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

### Is ねこ将棋〜盤上ねこの一手〜 free?

ねこ将棋〜盤上ねこの一手〜 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Groops or ねこ将棋〜盤上ねこの一手〜?

ねこ将棋〜盤上ねこの一手〜 is rated higher. Groops averages 4.3 out of 5 from 675 ratings, while ねこ将棋〜盤上ねこの一手〜 averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Groops or ねこ将棋〜盤上ねこの一手〜 have ads?

Neither Groops nor ねこ将棋〜盤上ねこの一手〜 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Groops or ねこ将棋〜盤上ねこの一手〜?

Groops ships an update every 8 days, and ねこ将棋〜盤上ねこの一手〜 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Groops was updated on July 4, 2026 and ねこ将棋〜盤上ねこの一手〜 on June 30, 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.*