Comparison

Cat Genome vs IncuPets

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

Head to head
About

Cat Genome

Discover and breed unique cats with rare genetic traits, dress them up in fun outfits, and compete in various events. This game offers deep genetic simulation and extensive customization options, all playable offline.

Highlights
  • Rescue and breed cats
  • Unlock rare coats and genes
  • Dress up cats with 100+ props
  • Compete in Kitten League events
  • Deep cat genetics simulation
  • Build cat family trees
  • Fully offline gameplay
Features
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THE KITTEN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOUND YOU Rescue stray kittens, breed champion cats, unlock rare coats, and dress your cattery in 100+ fun props. Free to play, fully offline, no ads. Available in English. UNLIMITED KITTENS • No energy meter, no lives, no waiting to play • Answer as many rescue calls as you like • Breed as many litters as you want RARE COMBINATIONS TO CHASE • 312 looks to discover across four trait axes • Hidden genes resurface generations later, so rare coats run in families • Chase calico, tortoiseshell, colorpoint, and the fully recessive long coat • Rarest of all: the prismatic kitten, with a rainbow coat, blue eyes, and a head start on every stat FOUR WAYS TO BREED • Let nature surprise you • Add a guaranteed extra kitten to every litter • Lock the traits you want • Or hand-pick every last one FOR THE SCIENCE MINDED • Real cat genetics: white masks every pattern, and tri-color coats need the right base • Two genes per trait, with dominance deciding what you actually see • A DNA scanner that reveals which cats are quietly carrying what • Preserve a favorite's genome in the DNA Lab, then clone it exactly • Splice: lock individual traits, or choose which parent each stat gene comes from • Weave two or three saved genomes into a single hybrid RAISE, COMPETE, AND DRESS UP • Grow kittens in the nursery, and enter the little ones in Kitten League events • 10+ fun competitions across seven tiers, Backyard to Legends • Fashion Shows judged mostly on the outfit • 100+ props to drag, resize, and rotate BUILD A BLOODLINE • Trace every relationship in the family tree • Fill your Cat-Dex with every look you have discovered • Trade for new bloodlines on the Cat Exchange • A traveling trader visits each weekend, paying well above the going rate EVERY UPGRADE IS EARNABLE • Your cats earn coins from rescues, competitions, and the Cat Exchange • Spend them on props, cattery space, breeding tools, and DNA Lab upgrades • 100% playable without spending real money PLAYING WITH VOICEOVER • Each cat, event, show and store item is one stop, with its name first • Double-tap the competitor, tier, theme or a breeding parent to choose from a list • Hear pet descriptions, clear action costs and competition results • Coin purchases ask first, and Settings > VoiceOver lets you choose Brief or Detailed screens • Find recent messages and the Accessibility Guide in Settings NO ADS. NO ACCOUNTS. NO LOOT BOXES. • Fully offline, with optional iCloud backup • In-app purchases are optional shortcuts and extras, never requirements • Coin packs, the Quick Compete planner, the Genome Loom, and the Wild Cat Pack

About

IncuPets

Features
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Welcome to IncuPets — a pet game where every new generation is shaped by genetics. Hatch your first IncuPet, care for it and discover the traits hidden in its DNA. Pair compatible pets and breed new generations, combining characteristics inherited from both parents. EVERY INCUPET IS DIFFERENT IncuPets are created from a genetics system that influences their appearance. Eyes, colours, markings, proportions and other characteristics can be inherited and combined across generations. Breed selectively and watch your family lines develop over time. Choose the traits you love and see where generations of breeding can take them. CARE FOR YOUR PETS Your IncuPets need attention. Feed them, play with them and spend time together while keeping an eye on their needs. BUILD A FAMILY Pair male and female IncuPets to create offspring. Children inherit characteristics from their parents, while genetic variation means every generation can bring something new. Explore your pets’ family tree and follow their lineage across generations. DISCOVER THEIR GENETICS Look beneath your IncuPet’s appearance and explore the genetics behind its traits. Dominant, recessive and hidden genes can influence what appears in future generations. CREATE PREMIUM PORTRAITS Turn a favourite IncuPet into a unique artistic Premium Portrait inspired by its individual appearance. Premium Portrait generation is available as an optional in-app purchase. YOUR INCUPETS, YOUR FAMILY Hatch them. Care for them. Breed them. Follow their family lines and discover what the next generation will become. IncuPets is designed around collecting, caring and genetics — with no two family histories needing to be the same.

Screenshots

Cat Genome4 screens
IncuPets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cat Genome at none against IncuPets's shown. IncuPets's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cat Genome sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and IncuPets sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cat Genome versus IncuPets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCat GenomeIncuPets
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJasmine RobinsonKen Madsen

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Cat Genome

One-time7
  • Pouch of Coins$1.99
  • Satchel of Coins$4.99
  • Quick Compete$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Chest of Coins$6.99
  • Wild Cat Pack$9.99
  • Genome Loom$9.99
  • Vault of Coins$19.99
3 purchases

IncuPets

One-time3
  • 3 Empty Eggs$0.99
  • Premium Portrait$0.99
  • 7 Empty Eggs$1.99

Questions

Is Cat Genome free?
Cat Genome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IncuPets free?
IncuPets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cat Genome or IncuPets have ads?
IncuPets shows ads; Cat Genome does not.
Which is updated more often, Cat Genome or IncuPets?
Cat Genome ships an update weekly, and IncuPets weekly. Most recently, Cat Genome was updated on October 31, 2026 and IncuPets on October 24, 2026.

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