Comparison

Derpy Cat vs Find the Pup!

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

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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

About

Find the Pup!

A magical hide-and-seek adventure where children discover hidden puppies in beautifully illustrated scenes that burst into color as they are found. Includes a creative coloring studio and gentle voice narration for independent play.

Highlights
  • Hide-and-seek gameplay
  • Hand-illustrated scenes
  • Color reveal mechanic
  • Pinch-to-zoom
  • Coloring Studio with stickers
  • Voice narration
  • COPPA-compliant
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Find the Pup! turns hide-and-seek into a magical adventure your child will want to play again and again. Built and tested by a Dad for his own kids! Each of our ever-growing collection of hand-illustrated scenes starts in quiet black and white — then bursts into vibrant color as your child discovers every hidden puppy. It's a reward built right into the game, making every find feel like a celebration. SEARCH & DISCOVER Each level is a puzzle adventure with uniquely illustrated worlds that are packed with adorable puppies tucked into clever hiding spots. Kids can pinch to zoom in for a closer look, making the hunt feel both challenging and satisfying. Earn up to 3 stars per level and watch progress grow. COLOR AS YOU GO The color-reveal mechanic isn't just beautiful to watch — it keeps kids motivated to keep exploring. By the time the last puppy is found, the whole scene glows with warm, hand-crafted color. CREATE IN THE COLORING STUDIO Beyond the main game, the Coloring Studio invites kids to stamp stickers and explore their own creativity. It's a calm, open-ended space that extends the fun long after every puppy has been found. MADE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Warm voice narration gently guides little ones through how to play, so even pre-readers can play completely independently. The interface is simple, intuitive, and designed from the start for small hands. 100% KID-SAFE Find the Pup! contains no ads, no subscriptions, and collects zero personal data. It is fully COPPA-compliant — built from the ground up to be a space parents can trust without a second thought. Try the first 5 levels free. A single one-time payment of $4.99 unlocks all scenes forever — no surprises, no fine print. Download Find the Pup! today and let the search begin. Terms of Use: https://pickitapp.app/findthepup/terms Privacy Policy: https://pickitapp.app/findthepup/privacy

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Derpy Cat at none against Find the Pup!'s 1. Derpy Cat also leads on device support. Find the Pup!'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price and update cadence 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. Find the Pup! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Derpy Cat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Derpy Cat ships an update every 4 days, Find the Pup! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Derpy Cat versus Find the Pup!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDerpy CatFind the Pup!
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB365 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucas MoellerChristopher Mazmanian

In-app purchases

None

Derpy Cat

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Find the Pup!

One-time1
  • Unlock all levels!$4.99

Questions

Is Derpy Cat free?
Derpy Cat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Find the Pup! free?
Find the Pup! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, Derpy Cat or Find the Pup!?
Derpy Cat ships an update every 4 days, and Find the Pup! weekly. Most recently, Derpy Cat was updated on October 31, 2026 and Find the Pup! on November 5, 2026.

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