Comparison

ZapStack vs Stray Cat Runner

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

Head to head
About

ZapStack

A one-tap precision platformer where timing is crucial to build the tallest tower. Land perfectly to keep platforms open, or drift and face shrinking gaps. Compete with friends and unlock new themes.

Highlights
  • One-tap precision jumping
  • Swinging platform mechanics
  • Perfect landing bonuses
  • Unlockable themes
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Share high scores
Features
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How high can you stack? ZapStack is a one-tap precision platformer where every landing counts. Platforms swing back and forth — tap to jump through the gap and lock them into your tower. Land dead center and the gap stays wide. Drift off-center and it shrinks. The further you go, the less room for error. Simple to pick up. Hard to put down. HOW TO PLAY - Tap anywhere to jump - Time your jump to fly through the gap in each swinging platform - Each locked platform adds to your tower - Hit dead center for a Perfect — keep the gap at full width - Land off-center and the gap narrows - Miss the gap entirely and it's game over PRECISION MATTERS Every millimeter of drift costs you. A perfect run keeps the gap wide open. A sloppy run turns it into a needle's eye. Your skill is written into every platform you stack. THEMES Play in the bright Daytime world or hop into the Easter Bunny theme — basket weave platforms, a bunny player, and spring meadow skies. More themes arrive automatically, no app update needed. COMPETE Climb the Game Center leaderboard. Beat your personal best. Share your best tower with friends. ZapStack is free to play with no ads and no paywalls. Just you, your reflexes, and a growing tower.

About

Stray Cat Runner

Features
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Stray Cat Runner is a free pixel-art cat game and endless runner. Dash through a sunset city as a stray cat, dodge obstacles, collect fish, unlock meme cats, and chase your high score. Easy one-thumb controls make every run quick to start and hard to stop. RUN, DODGE, FLY - Switch between three lanes - Jump over cars and trash cans - Slide under barriers - Double-tap to fly above obstacles COLLECT MEME CATS Unlock cats with distinct personalities and reactions. Earn fish through runs, complete daily missions, and work toward weekly challenges. BUILD YOUR BEST RUN Use catnip, the fish magnet, and a score shield. Build combos toward FEVER x10 and race your personal best with ghost runs. PLAY YOUR WAY Stray Cat Runner is free to download and supports offline play. Download this free cat game and see how far your stray can run.

Screenshots

ZapStack4 screens
Stray Cat Runner2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZapStack at none against Stray Cat Runner's 9. ZapStack also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stray Cat Runner sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. ZapStack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZapStack ships an update every 4 days, Stray Cat Runner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ZapStack versus Stray Cat Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZapStackStray Cat Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIndus Siam LLCAhmed Youssif

In-app purchases

None

ZapStack

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Stray Cat Runner

One-time9
  • Grumpy Stray Cat$0.99
  • Keyboard Kitty$0.99
  • Rainbow Runner Cat$1.99
Show 6 more
  • Business Cat$1.99
  • Longcat$3.99
  • Ceiling Cat$4.99
  • Henri le Stray$4.99
  • Doge Cat$6.99
  • All Meme Cats Bundle$14.99

Questions

Is ZapStack free?
ZapStack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stray Cat Runner free?
Stray Cat Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZapStack or Stray Cat Runner have ads?
Stray Cat Runner shows ads; ZapStack does not.
Which is updated more often, ZapStack or Stray Cat Runner?
ZapStack ships an update every 4 days, and Stray Cat Runner every 3 weeks. Most recently, ZapStack was updated on October 31, 2026 and Stray Cat Runner on November 5, 2026.

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