# Cat Merge vs Cube Solver & Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Cube Solver & Timer at 5.0 against Cat Merge's 2.9. Cube Solver & Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Cat Merge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 10). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Solver & Timer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Cat Merge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cube Solver & Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Merge has 1.9K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cat Merge ships an update every 6 weeks, Cube Solver & Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Merge | Cube Solver & Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-mergepet-game/id6757701948/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer-cuby-pro/id6796520808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [芙蓉 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790613588) | [Danila Dundukov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776675659) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-mergepet-game/id6757701948)

Merge identical cats to discover new breeds and build an adorable feline collection. This casual puzzle game offers simple, addictive gameplay perfect for relaxation and fun. Collect them all and watch your fluffy companions evolve.

**Highlights:** Merge identical cats, Unlock higher-level cats, Collect rare breeds, Simple tap-to-drop gameplay, Evolving feline designs, Build a cat collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cube Solver & Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-solver-and-timer-cuby-pro/id6796520808)

Learn to solve any scrambled 3D cube with step-by-step tutorials and a built-in timer. Track your progress, master algorithms, and explore patterns. Go Pro for advanced training tools and support for larger cube sizes.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step cube solving, Learn to solve tutorials, Speedcubing timer, Cube pattern gallery, Spaced-repetition trainer, Algorithm library, 2x2 and 4x4 support

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Cuby Pro Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Cuby Pro Membership | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Cuby Pro Membership | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro Access Special Offer | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Cuby Pro Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Cuby Pro Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Cuby Pro Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Cuby Pro Access | $17.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Cuby Pro Membership | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Merge free?

Cat Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cube Solver & Timer free?

Cube Solver & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cat Merge or Cube Solver & Timer?

Cube Solver & Timer is rated higher. Cat Merge averages 2.9 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Cube Solver & Timer averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Cat Merge or Cube Solver & Timer have ads?

Cat Merge shows ads; Cube Solver & Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Merge or Cube Solver & Timer?

Cat Merge ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cube Solver & Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cat Merge was updated on October 31, 2026 and Cube Solver & Timer on October 24, 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.*