Comparison

Tap Line Out vs Derpy Cat

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

Head to head
About

Tap Line Out

Guide cute shapes out of a map by tapping curved arrows to untangle lines and restore order. This relaxing puzzle game offers brain-teasing levels with simple tap controls and no timers, blending minimalist visuals with satisfying motion.

Highlights
  • Simple tap gameplay
  • Relaxing yet brain-teasing levels
  • Clean, colorful design
  • Stress-free puzzle experience
  • Hundreds of handcrafted levels
Features
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"Tap Line Out is a satisfying puzzle game where simple taps create clever escapes. Your mission is straightforward: Tap the curved arrows to guide cute shapes out of the map. Clear every shape, untangle the lines, and restore order to the chaos. At first glance, the rules are easy—just tap. But as the map fills with winding arrows, overlapping paths, and tricky directions, each move starts to matter. One wrong tap can block the way, while the right choice clears the board in a beautifully smooth chain reaction. Each level is carefully designed to feel both relaxing and smart. You’ll need to read the flow, predict how shapes move, and choose the perfect order to tap the arrows. No timers. No pressure. Just you, the lines, and a calm challenge for your brain. Tap Line Out blends minimalist visuals, cute shapes, and satisfying motion into a puzzle experience that’s easy to pick up and hard to put down. Key Features - Simple Tap Gameplay Tap curved arrows to push shapes along the path and out of the map. Easy to learn, surprisingly strategic. - Relaxing Yet Brain-Teasing Levels Levels start simple and gradually grow more complex with tighter spaces, new arrow directions, and layered paths. - Clean, Colorful Design A dark background with bright, playful lines keeps the focus on the puzzle while looking stylish and soothing. - Stress-Free Puzzle Experience No timers, no penalties. Play at your own pace and enjoy the flow of each solution. - Endless Fun Hundreds of handcrafted levels with smooth difficulty progression—perfect for quick breaks or long sessions. Tap Line Out isn’t about speed or reflexes. It’s about finding the right flow, one tap at a time. - Can you guide every shape out and clear the map? Download Tap Line Out and enjoy the most satisfying puzzle flow today."

About

Derpy Cat

Features
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Drop adorable, derpy cats and match them to create bigger, even derpier ones! Can you merge your way to the legendary Cat God? Derpy Cat is a physics-based drop & merge puzzle game where cats bounce, roll, and stack in hilariously chaotic ways. Match two cats of the same tier to evolve them into the next — from tiny kittens all the way up to the all-powerful Cat God. CLASSIC MODE Drop cats, stack smart, and chase your highest score. Merge combos for bonus points and screen-shaking celebrations. One wrong move and your box overflows — game over! DAILY CHALLENGE A new puzzle every day with the same drop sequence for all players. Compete on the global Game Center leaderboard and build your daily streak. CATPEDIA Collect and discover all 10 cat tiers. Each one has its own unique look and personality — tap to learn their hilarious bios. FEATURES • 10 tiers of increasingly derpy cats to discover • Physics-based gameplay — every drop is different • Daily challenges with Game Center leaderboards • Streak tracking to keep you coming back • Combo scoring system with satisfying merge effects • Haptic feedback, particles, and screen shake • Catpedia collection with unique cat bios • Original music and sound effects

Screenshots

Tap Line Out4 screens
Derpy Cat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Derpy Cat at none against Tap Line Out's 9. Tap Line Out's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Tap Line Out sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Derpy Cat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap Line Out ships an update weekly, Derpy Cat every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tap Line Out versus Derpy Cat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap Line OutDerpy Cat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB38 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperABI GLOBAL LTD.Lucas Moeller

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Tap Line Out

One-time9
  • Starter Bundle$0.99
  • Mini Gold Package$1.99
  • Remove ads$7.99
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  • Remove ads Pack$9.99
  • Small Gold Package$9.99
  • Medium Gold Package$19.99
  • Big Gold Package$39.99
  • Super Gold Package$69.99
  • Mega Gold Package$99.99
None

Derpy Cat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tap Line Out free?
Tap Line Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Derpy Cat free?
Derpy Cat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tap Line Out or Derpy Cat have ads?
Derpy Cat shows ads; Tap Line Out does not.
Which is updated more often, Tap Line Out or Derpy Cat?
Tap Line Out ships an update weekly, and Derpy Cat every 4 days. Most recently, Tap Line Out was updated on October 31, 2026 and Derpy Cat on October 31, 2026.

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