# My Cat vs Hermit Crab Simulator

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.

Both are free to download. Hermit Crab Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. My Cat asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Cat | Hermit Crab Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hermit-crab-simulator/id6812599378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [sanghun jeong](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790818156) | [WYATT WAYNE KELLER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811644441) |

## What reviewers say

### My Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-cat-pixel-pet-simulator/id6790819565)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hermit Crab Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hermit-crab-simulator/id6812599378)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Premium Coin Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*