HaruCat vs Rowboats
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HaruCat
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A little cat, a cozy day. HaruCat is a casual puzzle game about merging matching cats into bigger ones. A cream cat mascot and warm apricot screens welcome you to your next round. Aim, release, and watch them grow Slide left or right to aim, then lift your finger to drop a cat. When two matching cats meet, they grow to the next level. Keep the pile below the danger line and chain merges for a higher score. Four ways to play - Classic: Learn the rhythm and chase your own best score. - Speed: Drop cats with a shorter wait as the challenge ramps up faster. - 5 Minute: Score as much as you can in five minutes. - 1000 Point: Merge your way to a 1000-point goal. Three more games for a change of pace - Cat Match: Swap neighboring cats to line up three or more of the same kind. - Cat 2048: Slide and merge equal number tiles as you work toward 2048. - Brick Breaker: Move the paddle, bounce the cat ball, and break the bricks. Build a collection of your own Discover 13 cat collection levels. Earn Churu, the in-game currency shown as 츄르, through play, achievements, and daily missions. Spend it on cat skins that change appearances, not game rules or rewards. No account is needed. The core games work offline, and progress such as your collection, Churu, skins, and best score is saved on your device. There are no online leaderboards, social features, or in-app purchases. About ads Ads need an internet connection and may not always be available. Optional rewarded ads offer one continue per merge run ended by overflow, or an extra mini-game reward equal to the Churu earned, capped at 500 extra Churu. Interstitial ads may appear after some completed merge runs. You can still play the core games when ads aren't available. Language The game interface and instructions are in Korean. This English listing describes the game; it doesn't add an English interface.
Rowboats
A simple arcade game where you swipe to row a boat down a river, dodging obstacles and collecting stars. Enjoy quick, replayable runs with a saved high score and a relaxing soundtrack.
- Swipe controls for rowing
- Dodge river obstacles
- Collect stars for points
- Hand-crafted 3D river environment
- Original rowing soundtrack
- Quick, replayable runs
- Saved best score
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Grab the oars and row your little boat down a lively river. Rowboats is a simple, satisfying arcade game you can pick up in seconds. Swipe down on the left side of the screen to pull the left oar and on the right side to pull the right oar. Pull both together to glide straight ahead, or alternate to weave between obstacles. DODGE THE RIVER Rocks, drifting logs and floating barrels stand between you and a high score. The river speeds up the further you go, so stay sharp. CATCH STARS Scoop up golden stars with your boat or your oars. Every star you catch is worth more than the last, up to 1,000 points, but let one drift past and its value drops. ONE MORE RUN Runs are quick and restarts are instant. Your best score is saved, so there is always a new record to chase. FEATURES • Simple swipe controls that feel great on any iPhone • A hand-crafted 3D river with clear water, lily pads and sparkling sunlight • An original rowing soundtrack and relaxing river sounds • Quick, replayable runs with a saved best score • No account, no ads, no in-app purchases and no data collection
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Rowboats at none against HaruCat's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HaruCat ships an update every 2 months, Rowboats every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HaruCat | Rowboats |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YE HEON GWON | Aaron LEONARD |
In-app purchases
HaruCat
No in-app purchases
Rowboats
No in-app purchases









