Comparison

My Cat vs Hermit Crab Simulator

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

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About

My Cat

Adopt and care for a virtual pixel cat in this relaxing idle game. Chat with your feline friend, feed and clean it, and watch it grow through different stages and personalities. Enjoy offline mini-games and AR features to capture memories.

Highlights
  • 1:1 Chat with Your Cat
  • Authentic Pet Care
  • Growth Based on Care & 5 Endings
  • Fun Offline Mini-Games
  • AR Camera
  • Stress-Free Idle System
Features
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The ultimate idle healing game for virtual pet lovers, [My Cat - Pixel Pet Game]! No cat in real life? Adopt your very own adorable virtual companion right on your phone! [My Cat] combines engaging chats with your cat and charming retro pixel art in a new virtual pet simulation. Take a break from your busy life and enjoy this relaxing offline game today! - Key Features - 1:1 Chat with Your Cat Talk to your cat every day! Whether you need comfort or are just bored, chat with your cat and receive heartwarming replies that make you feel truly understood. Authentic Pet Care Feed, give water, and clean up after your hungry cat. Experience the details of raising a pet and watch your companion grow through 4 stages, from a tiny kitten to a fully grown cat. Growth Based on Your Care & 5 Endings Depending on how you raise and talk to them, your cat will grow into different personalities, like a chubby cat, muscle cat, or shy cat! Experience various endings, including independence, settling down, and even secret ones. Try to collect them all! Fun Offline Mini-Games Play arcade mini-games like cat fishing and whack-a-mole to entertain your cat and earn treats (rewards). AR Camera: A Cat in My Room? Summon your pixel cat right to your bed or desk! Take cute photos together and keep a record of your special virtual pet life. Stress-Free Idle System An offline idle system that progresses even when you're not playing. Check in whenever you have free time, see the cat waiting for you, and let your stress melt away. - Highly Recommended For - Fans of animal raising and virtual pet games. Those who want a virtual pet to chat and interact with. Indie game lovers who enjoy pixel art and retro Tamagotchi vibes. Anyone looking for a relaxing, offline idle game without data worries. People who need an adorable companion in their lives right now. Adopt your pixel cat today and become the ultimate virtual pet owner!

About

Hermit Crab Simulator

Create a tropical sanctuary for a virtual hermit crab. Collect shells, decorate habitats, and care for your companion. Enjoy a peaceful, ad-free experience with no subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Collect 44 unique shell designs
  • Decorate 12 environments with 29 items
  • Care for your hermit crab (feeding, misting, cleaning)
  • Unlock up to five habitats
  • Earn daily rewards and save photos
  • Optional iCloud backup
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No Ads. No Subscriptions. A Quiet Little World. Welcome a hermit crab and build a tropical home on the sand. Name your companion, collect beautiful shells, and make each habitat your own. A SHELL FOR EVERY MOOD Discover 44 shell designs, from natural spirals to fantasy jewels. Change shells while keeping your crab’s name, age, and care history. Each habitat has its own collection. CREATE YOUR SANCTUARY Explore 12 environments and arrange 29 decorations, including plants, hides, climbing structures, pools, and five luxurious treasures. Move, resize, and layer pieces to design your home. Unlock up to five habitats with a shared coin balance. CARE AND PLAY Feed your crab, mist the habitat, refresh freshwater and saltwater pools, and clean the glass. Tap the sand to play: ten taps fill playfulness. Each fresh pool adds 12 happiness for 24 hours. Optional feeding reminders help you keep a routine. A PEACEFUL POCKET COMPANION Enjoy a silent game with no ambient sound. Earn daily rewards, save terrarium photos, and use optional iCloud backup. Loading a backup replaces local progress; use one device at a time. Coins can be earned through play. Optional consumable coin packs are available through Apple in-app purchases. There are no ads or subscriptions. Care continues while the app is closed. If care lapses, the worn shell is lost. A free recovery meal brings your companion back in the starter shell; buy the lost shell again for 10% of its original coin price. Other collected shells remain yours. This is a fictional virtual-pet game. Its habitats, fantasy shells, and care timers are not instructions for real animal care.

Screenshots

My Cat3 screens
Hermit Crab Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Cat at none against Hermit Crab Simulator's 5. Hermit Crab Simulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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. Hermit Crab Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. My Cat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
My Cat versus Hermit Crab Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy CatHermit Crab Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersanghun jeongWYATT WAYNE KELLER

In-app purchases

None

My Cat

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Hermit Crab Simulator

One-time5
  • Tiny Coin Pack$0.99
  • Small Coin Pack$3.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$7.99
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  • Large Coin Pack$12.99
  • Premium Coin Pack$29.99

Questions

Is My Cat free?
My Cat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hermit Crab Simulator free?
Hermit Crab Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My Cat or Hermit Crab Simulator have ads?
My Cat shows ads; Hermit Crab Simulator does not.

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