# Game is Hard vs Drop the Cat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Game is Hard at 71% against Drop the Cat's 29%. Game is Hard also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and chart position (#15 vs #83). Drop the Cat's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Game is Hard sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Drop the Cat sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Game is Hard holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40K and 25K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Game is Hard's written reviews are positive against 29% of Drop the Cat's.

Game is Hard ships an update weekly, Drop the Cat every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Game is Hard | Drop the Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-is-hard/id6748826648/reviews)** | [4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-the-cat/id6749132002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40K** | 25K |
| Positive reviews | **71.3% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | #83 |
| Size | 263 MB | 523 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) | [ACTIONFIT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516168822) |

## What reviewers say

### Game is Hard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-is-hard/id6748826648)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Trivia, #92 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

This app offers a challenging, minimalist puzzle experience for players who enjoy deep thinking and unconventional problem-solving. It features unique levels that require logic, perception, and experimentation, with hints available for those who need them. Play offline without distractions or time pressure.

**Highlights:** Handcrafted brain puzzle levels, Clever, logical solutions, Available hints, Fully offline gameplay, Minimalist design, Touch, motion, and sound mechanics, No scores or timers

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Purchase Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 21 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pack 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pack 6 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack 13 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 11 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Pack 11 New | $11.99 | one-time |
| Pack 4 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Relaxing and creative
- 👍 Satisfying puzzle-solving experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progression issue after certain level
- 🕰️ Short game length

**Reported bugs**

- Progression issue after 'a star is calling' level

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Expanded gameplay


### Drop the Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-the-cat/id6749132002)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Grossing · Casual, #83 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Slide blocks to guide colorful cats into matching colored holes in this logic puzzle adventure. It offers a relaxing yet stimulating experience with increasing challenges and strategic gameplay. Enjoy this brain-training game offline, anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Block sliding mechanics, Color matching puzzles, Logic and strategy challenges, Offline play supported, Cute cat visuals, Increasing difficulty

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Travel Deal 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Reward Basic 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.59 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tiger Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 02 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Ticket | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 03 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and cute game
- 🚀 Challenging puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Frustrating time limits
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Levels with unachievable solutions
- Ad-related issues (not registering views, glitches)
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Option to play without time limits
- More accessibility features
- Improved save/progress system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Game is Hard free?

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

### Is Drop the Cat free?

Drop the Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Game is Hard or Drop the Cat?

Game is Hard is rated higher. Game is Hard averages 4.8 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while Drop the Cat averages 4.6 from 25K ratings.

### Do Game is Hard or Drop the Cat have ads?

Both Game is Hard and Drop the Cat show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Game is Hard or Drop the Cat?

Game is Hard ships an update weekly, and Drop the Cat every 9 days. Most recently, Game is Hard was updated on October 24, 2026 and Drop the Cat on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Game is Hard or Drop the Cat?

Game is Hard currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and Drop the Cat at #83. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*