# GameCat vs ER Nightreign Timer

The clearest difference is rating: ER Nightreign Timer at 5.0 against GameCat's 4.3. ER Nightreign Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). GameCat's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GameCat sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ER Nightreign Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ER Nightreign Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GameCat has 35 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GameCat | ER Nightreign Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamecat-mhws/id6742364507/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/er-nightreign-timer/id6747755400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 86.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 114 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [九思 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/986361942) | [Timothy OLeary](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822756860) |

## What reviewers say

### GameCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamecat-mhws/id6742364507)

This unofficial companion app provides a comprehensive wiki with a powerful search engine for game items and skills. It also features a robust build simulator to help players create optimal gear sets for their adventures.

**Highlights:** Game wiki with powerful search, Filter items by elements, skills, and more, Favorite items and quests, Build simulator for gear sets, Stunning user interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patch Delivery | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP Member | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic build simulator
- 👍 Great companion app for MH experience
- 👍 Useful set builder and skill planner

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Language settings don't work as expected
- 🔒 Paywall for some key features
- 🔧 UI and configuration tools need improvement

**Reported bugs**

- Armor info not updated in a timely manner
- Slow app launch and performance issues

**Requested features**

- English language support
- Offline mode or local data storage


### ER Nightreign Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/er-nightreign-timer/id6747755400)

This app precisely tracks the Day/Night cycle in Nightreign with live countdowns and phase tracking. It also records game outcomes, supports iCloud syncing, and offers Live Activities for lock screen updates. Multiple language support is included.

**Highlights:** Live countdown for Day/Night cycle phases, Real-time phase tracking with clear labels, Records wins, losses, heroes, and Night Lords, Data export to CSV, iCloud data syncing across iOS devices, Live Activities and Widgets for lock screen updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GameCat free?

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

### Is ER Nightreign Timer free?

ER Nightreign Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GameCat or ER Nightreign Timer?

ER Nightreign Timer is rated higher. GameCat averages 4.3 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while ER Nightreign Timer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do GameCat or ER Nightreign Timer have ads?

Neither GameCat nor ER Nightreign Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GameCat or ER Nightreign Timer?

GameCat ships an update weekly, and ER Nightreign Timer weekly. Most recently, GameCat was updated on October 24, 2026 and ER Nightreign Timer on October 20, 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.*