Comparison

Pit Cat vs Shape Layer

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

Head to head
About

Pit Cat

Guide a mischievous cat through physics-based puzzles by strategically moving objects and timing your actions. Master 100 handcrafted levels with unique mechanics and collect stars to achieve perfect scores.

Highlights
  • Physics-based puzzle gameplay
  • Move objects to create paths
  • Timed 'GO' button for action
  • Collect stars for mastery
  • 100 handcrafted levels
  • Variety of interactive mechanics
Features
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Move, plan and press GO! Pit Cat is a cat physics puzzle where timing is everything. Pit is a sleepy black cat with a talent for getting into trouble. He always sets off in the same direction, so you can't steer him: move the pieces on the board, press GO at the right moment and watch him bounce his way to the goal. Easy to learn, hard to master: some levels are a quick brain teaser, others will make you think twice. HOW TO PLAY • Move the pieces on the board to build Pit's path. • Press GO at just the right moment. • Inside a cannon the game pauses, so you choose where he flies next. • Collect every star to master each level. • Stuck? Ask for a hint. 100 HANDCRAFTED LEVELS Every few levels a new mechanic appears: • Barrels that send Pit where their arrow points (the golden ones can be moved). • Cannons where you choose which way he flies. • Portals that teleport him to the other side. • Sliding walls on rails and walls that vanish after one touch. • A power-up that makes Pit invincible, so he smashes any enemy he touches. • Spikes, cacti, saws on the move, dogs that run straight ahead and bees that chase Pit. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • A cute cat game for puzzle lovers of all ages. • Satisfying physics: plan every bounce before you press GO. • Quick levels, perfect for a short break. • A simple, charming style and a hero who always lands on his feet. Featured on Pocket Gamer: a cute puzzler that is genuinely challenging. Can you guide Pit all the way to level 100?

About

Shape Layer

A calming spatial puzzle game where players fit, rotate, and overlap shapes to match layer requirements on a board. Offers both relaxed and timed gameplay modes, with hints and leaderboards for competitive play.

Highlights
  • Spatial puzzle gameplay
  • Shape fitting and rotation
  • Layer-based challenges
  • Casual and Timed modes
  • Hint system
  • Game Center leaderboards
Features
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Shape Layer is a relaxing spatial puzzle game about fitting, rotating, and overlapping shapes. Each board shows exactly how many layers every square needs. Choose a shape, rotate it, and place it carefully. Shapes can overlap, so finding the solution requires planning across the entire board. Play at your own pace in Casual mode, or race against the clock in Timed mode. Use hints when you need direction, aim for flawless completions, and climb the Game Center leaderboards. Every shape matters. Every layer counts.

Screenshots

Pit Cat4 screens
Shape Layer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shape Layer at none against Pit Cat's 1. Shape Layer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Pit Cat's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pit Cat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shape Layer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shape Layer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pit Cat has 56 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pit Cat versus Shape Layer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPit CatShape Layer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (56 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings56 — better2
Update frequencyDailyDaily
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan Manuel Altamirano ArgudoHecka Technology, LLC

Customer experience

Pit Cat

All ratings56 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Shape Layer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pit Cat

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

Shape Layer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pit Cat free?
Pit Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shape Layer free?
Shape Layer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pit Cat or Shape Layer?
Shape Layer is rated higher. Pit Cat averages 4.7 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Shape Layer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Pit Cat or Shape Layer have ads?
Both Pit Cat and Shape Layer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pit Cat or Shape Layer?
Pit Cat ships an update daily, and Shape Layer daily. Most recently, Pit Cat was updated on November 4, 2026 and Shape Layer on November 5, 2026.

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