Ran's Cat Chat vs Catfolio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ran's Cat Chat
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"Ran's Cat Chat" is a messaging app where you can chat with an adorable cat named Ran. Messages are stored only on your device and never sent anywhere, so your privacy is fully protected. All messages from the cat are generated within the app, and no network connection is required. The free version displays ads, but you can remove them with a one-time in-app purchase (no monthly subscription). Tap the cat icon to hear meows or receive messages like “Thanks for petting me.” You can delete individual messages or delete all messages using the edit button.
Catfolio
Document your feline encounters by turning cat photos into collectible cards. Identify coat patterns, add details like names and behaviors, and build a personal diary of your discoveries. Unlock achievements and enjoy a private, on-device experience.
- Turn cat photos into collectible cards
- Detect and classify cat coat patterns
- Build a personal cat diary
- Add names, genders, and behavior tags
- Unlock achievements and collect artifacts
- On-device processing for privacy
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Turn every cat photo into a collectible card. Catfolio is a playful cat diary for people who love discovering, photographing, and collecting cats. Capture the cats you meet, learn their coat pattern, and watch your personal collection grow. HOW IT WORKS 1. Take a photo of a cat. 2. Catfolio detects the cat on your device and classifies its coat pattern. If the result is uncertain, you can confirm it yourself. 3. Reveal your personalized card and save the capture to your diary. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION • Keep every capture in your diary—even when you find the same coat pattern again. • Explore nine coat patterns: black, orange, tabby, gray, calico, tortoiseshell, white, tuxedo, and colorpoint. • Add a name, gender, and behavior tags to each cat. • Get a short, playful field note when supported, with a built-in fallback. • Unlock achievements and collect permanent cat-themed artifacts. • Track your progress with widgets and use Siri or Shortcuts to open your diary, capture a cat, search your collection, or check your progress. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Catfolio processes cat detection and coat classification on-device. Your diary is stored locally, with no account or cloud required for the core experience. Start your cat collection—one curious encounter at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Catfolio at none against Ran's Cat Chat's 1. Catfolio also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Ran's Cat Chat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Catfolio asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ran's Cat Chat ships an update every 6 days, Catfolio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ran's Cat Chat | Catfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Noriyoshi Oka | Vitor Bruno |
In-app purchases
Ran's Cat Chat
- Remove Ads$0.49
Catfolio
No in-app purchases









