Comparison

ThatCat vs CommunityCatz

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

Head to head
About

ThatCat

Features
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I wonder how that cat is doing... ThatCat helps you stay connected to the cats in your neighborhood. ThatCat is a community-powered map app for sharing cat sightings. Whether you've spotted a stray or lost your beloved pet, you can exchange real-time information with people nearby. SPOT CATS ON THE MAP See a cat? Snap a photo and drop a pin. Add tags for behavior, health, and appearance — choose from 12 coat patterns and 11 descriptive tags. Browse nearby sightings at a glance. HELP FIND MISSING CATS If your cat goes missing, post an alert with their name, features, and last known location. The community becomes your search party. Use dedicated filters to find missing cat posts, and mark as "Found" when they're safely home. PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST Photos are automatically background-blurred by AI, keeping only the cat in focus. Sighting locations are intentionally offset on the map, so exact spots are never revealed. CONNECT WITH STAMPS React with five simple stamps: "Cute," "Saw it too!," "Fed," "Needs help," and "Thanks." Set your nickname and profile icon to make it personal. SMART CAT MATCHING Based on coat patterns, the app automatically suggests similar cats spotted nearby — helping you connect the dots. BECOME A SUPPORTER · Up to 10 photos per post (free: 3) · Unlimited posting · Detailed stats and charts · 30+ exclusive profile icons · Supporter badge on your posts · Part of your subscription supports cat rescue efforts Your "I saw one!" could be someone's "Found you!" — join ThatCat and stay connected to the cats around you. EULA : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CommunityCatz

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Features: Interactive map showing nearby community cats Log new cats with photos, notes, and location Trap Queue: claim cats ready for TNR so the community knows you're on it Medical Queue: flag and claim cats needing urgent care Possible Strays: help lost cats find their way home Colonies: create and manage feeding colonies with your team

Screenshots

ThatCat4 screens
CommunityCatz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CommunityCatz at none against ThatCat's 2. CommunityCatz also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). On price, ads 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. ThatCat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CommunityCatz asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThatCat ships an update monthly, CommunityCatz every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
ThatCat versus CommunityCatz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThatCatCommunityCatz
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.216.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB47 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperDAIKI HAYASHIJackelyn Flores

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ThatCat

Subscriptions2
  • Cat Club+ (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Cat Club+ (Annual)$29.991 Year
None

CommunityCatz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThatCat free?
ThatCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CommunityCatz free?
CommunityCatz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThatCat or CommunityCatz have ads?
Neither ThatCat nor CommunityCatz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThatCat or CommunityCatz?
ThatCat ships an update monthly, and CommunityCatz every 4 days. Most recently, ThatCat was updated on October 13, 2026 and CommunityCatz on October 5, 2026.

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