# ONOMATOPIA vs Cozy Cat Hotel

The clearest difference is ads: Cozy Cat Hotel at none against ONOMATOPIA's shown. ONOMATOPIA's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ONOMATOPIA sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Cozy Cat Hotel sells 8 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 — 5.0 for ONOMATOPIA against 5.0 for Cozy Cat Hotel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively.

ONOMATOPIA ships an update every 11 days, Cozy Cat Hotel monthly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ONOMATOPIA | Cozy Cat Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onomatopia/id6738948087/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-cat-hotel/id6747732855/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 241 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ENDROLL, K.K](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395441964) | [HONGKONG HEILI LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791916720) |

## What reviewers say

### ONOMATOPIA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onomatopia/id6738948087)

Build a peaceful island world with adorable creatures that create relaxing sounds. Mix nature and creature melodies to craft unique soundscapes for studying, sleeping, or unwinding. Collect and bond with creatures as your island grows, even when you're away.

**Highlights:** Create custom soundscapes, Collect and bond with creatures, Idle island growth, Discover unique creature personalities, Over 350 million sound combinations

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grand Maestro (1-Year Plan) | $19.99 | per year |
| Full Energy Recharge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Start Dash | $1.99 | one-time |
| This Month's Mission Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Gacha Coins x3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad Coupons x100 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Start Dash++ | $4.99 | one-time |
| Matopi Mania | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Gacha Coins x3 | $5.99 | one-time |


### Cozy Cat Hotel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-cat-hotel/id6747732855)

Build and manage a charming cat hotel by solving puzzles, collecting unique feline guests, and caring for their needs. Discover their stories, decorate their living spaces, and embark on adventures to gather resources in this relaxing idle game.

**Highlights:** Recruit over 100 unique cats, Solve tile puzzles, Decorate and build hotel rooms, Care for cats' daily needs, Embark on world adventures, Play mini-games

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tuna Lucky Pouch | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tuna Pocket Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starwish Monthly Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tuna Full Barrel | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tuna Supply Crate | $22.99 | one-time |
| Tuna Truck Load | $39.99 | one-time |
| Starwish Annual Pass | $39.99 | one-time |
| Tuna Shipload | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ONOMATOPIA free?

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

### Is Cozy Cat Hotel free?

Cozy Cat Hotel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ONOMATOPIA or Cozy Cat Hotel?

ONOMATOPIA and Cozy Cat Hotel are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do ONOMATOPIA or Cozy Cat Hotel have ads?

ONOMATOPIA shows ads; Cozy Cat Hotel does not.

### Which is updated more often, ONOMATOPIA or Cozy Cat Hotel?

ONOMATOPIA ships an update every 11 days, and Cozy Cat Hotel monthly. Most recently, ONOMATOPIA was updated on November 12, 2026 and Cozy Cat Hotel on November 12, 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.*