Comparison

Cats & Plates vs Textcade

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

Head to head
About

Cats & Plates

A charming puzzle game where players stack plates strategically to serve hungry customers. It offers bite-sized logic challenges with a focus on foresight and smart decision-making, featuring a cute cat chef and relaxing gameplay.

Highlights
  • Unique stacking puzzle gameplay
  • Serve customers by matching plate counts
  • Plan ahead to avoid blocking moves
  • Adorable cat chef mascot
  • Relaxing, stress-free gameplay
  • Bite-sized levels with increasing depth
Features
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Cats & Plates is a deliciously clever puzzle game where smart stacking is the key to success! Hungry customers are waiting, plates keep piling up, and only the sharpest minds can keep the diner running smoothly. Help a charming cat chef serve the right plates in the right order and clean every table without leftovers. How It Works * Plates arrive in stacked columns * You can only take from the top so choose wisely * Serve customers by matching exact plate counts * Plan ahead to avoid blocking your future moves Every level is a compact logic challenge where thinking ahead beats rushing. Easy to Learn, Hard to Master Cats & Plates starts simple but quickly becomes a satisfying test of foresight and strategy. One wrong move can fill your shelves, while a smart one keeps your options open. Charming & Cozy * Adorable cat chef mascot * Clean, colorful visuals * Juicy food and plate animations * Relaxing but engaging gameplay Perfect for quick sessions or long puzzle streaks. Why You’ll Love Cats & Plates * Unique stacking puzzle gameplay * No timers, no stress - just smart decisions * Bite-sized levels with increasing depth * Ideal for puzzle lovers and casual players alike Can you serve every customer and keep the diner spotless? Download Cats & Plates now and prove you can think one plate ahead!

About

Textcade

Features
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Textcade turns iMessage into an arcade. Challenge your friends to quick games built for texting, whether you’re trying to prove who knows more words, flags, or numbers. Play across a growing collection of games: Lexicon Put your vocabulary to the test in fast-paced word challenges. Flagged How well do you really know the world? Race through flags and find out. Digits Think fast, solve the problem, and see who has the sharper math brain. Textcade is made for the moments when you’re already talking to someone and want something more fun than another text. Start a challenge, send it to a friend, and keep the rivalry going right inside your conversation. You can also jump into Textcade for solo play, challenges, progression, rewards, characters, and more. Pick your game. Challenge your friends. Talk trash responsibly. Welcome to Textcade. Terms of Use: https://playtextcade.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://playtextcade.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Cats & Plates4 screens
Textcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Textcade at none against Cats & Plates's 10. Cats & Plates's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Cats & Plates sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Textcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Cats & Plates versus Textcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCats & PlatesTextcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (37 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size254 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalt Castle StudioJazzkonnen LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cats & Plates

One-time10
  • Ad Ticket Package 01$0.99
  • Coin Package 1$1.99
  • Starter Offer$1.99
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  • Ad Ticket Package 02$2.49
  • Ad Ticket Package 03$4.99
  • Coin Package 2$6.99
  • Coin Package 3$14.99
  • Coin Package 4$29.99
  • Coin Package 5$49.99
  • Coin Package 6$99.99
None

Textcade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cats & Plates free?
Cats & Plates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Textcade free?
Textcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cats & Plates or Textcade have ads?
Both Cats & Plates and Textcade show ads.

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