Comparison

Mimpi vs Cat Bird!

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

Head to head
About

Mimpi

Embark on a unique puzzle-platformer adventure as a dog searching for his master across eight diverse, illustrated worlds. Experience challenging puzzles and minigames told through the environment, with evolving music and unlockable character skins.

Highlights
  • 8 illustrated levels
  • Puzzle and platformer mechanics
  • Unique puzzles and minigames
  • Wordless storytelling
  • Dynamic music
  • Unlockable character skins
Features
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***EASTER SALE - TRY MIMPI FOR FREE*** Mimpi just got a new level! Also, Mimpi Dreams, a sequel to Mimpi was released! Check it out! Explore strange worlds and unique adventures in Mimpi - a fantastic adventure, puzzle, and platformer game. New extended version comes with extra level never seen before on iOS devices. Awards: European Games Awards 2014 nominee for Best European Mobile Game & Best European Art Direction. Czech Game of the Year 2014 nominee for Visual Arts Excellence. Reviews: TouchArcade: 4.5/5 "Mimpi is adorable, the artwork is amazing, and the puzzles are both challenging and simply fun to play through ... I highly recommend folks check it out." Arcade Sushi: 9/10 "This first rate app is an absolutely gorgeous title, and it’s one of the few physics based puzzlers that moves the heart and the mind." App Addict: 4/5 "Mimpi is delightful platformer, that really shines due to the challenging puzzle element which often cleverly utilizes the touch screen." The game is like a psychedelic illustration come alive! Mimpi the dog is searching for his master in eight diverse worlds. The environment is seldom repetitive, the puzzles are always new. The story is told without words by the game world itself. The game can be played by anyone, kids, adults, hipsters, crypto terrestrials... :) =Features= - 8 different illustrated levels where each screen is different - Puzzle, platformer and adventure mechanics combined into unique gameplay style - Unique puzzles and minigames that seldom repeat - Unobtrusive story that is told completely without words, no boring dialogues - Music that changes as you progress levels - 8 character skins available in game =Follow Us= Become a fan of Mimpi on Facebook and get the latest updates www.facebook.com/TheRealMimpi or follow the devs on Twitter www.twitter.com/SiliconJelly

About

Cat Bird!

Embark on a challenging platform adventure as a cute cat bird on an epic quest to return home. Navigate through unique worlds filled with obstacles, enemies, and guardians. Test your skills across numerous levels with stunning pixel art and competitive features.

Highlights
  • Over 40 challenging levels
  • 3 Epic bosses
  • Stylish pixel art graphics
  • Achievements and Leaderboards
  • Time Trial mode
  • ReplayKit support
Features
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A cute-tastic journey across worlds. Help Cat Bird on his challenging platform adventure on an epic quest to get back home. Venture through unique worlds hovering across pits, traps, enemies, and saw blades. Beware of the mighty guardians that block your path. Join the journey and open your inner meow! Featuring: + More than 40 challenging levels. + 3 Epic bosses to challenge. + Stylish and stunning pixel art graphics. + Achievements and Leaderboards to compete with others. + Test your skills in Time Trial mode. + Beautiful Soundtrack + Show off your abilities with ReplayKit(iOS 9+)

Screenshots

Mimpi4 screens
Cat Bird!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mimpi at none against Cat Bird!'s shown. Mimpi also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Mimpi sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Cat Bird! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Mimpi against 4.4 for Cat Bird!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 806 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Mimpi's written reviews are positive against 79% of Cat Bird!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mimpi ships an update monthly, Cat Bird! every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mimpi versus Cat Bird!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMimpiCat Bird!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (806 ratings) — better4.4 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews78.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8061.5K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB63 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperCrescent Moon Games LLCRaiyumi Inc.

Customer experience

Mimpi

All ratings806 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews394 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative21.1%

Cat Bird!

All ratings1,506 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews949 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative14.0%

User reviews

Mimpi

From 806 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🐶 Cute dog protagonist
  • 🌟 Visually appealing graphics
  • 🧠 Challenging puzzles
  • 🕹️ Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🎮 Nostalgic experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and black screen issues
  • 🕹️ Difficult and unforgiving controls
  • 🕰️ Slow loading times
  • 💰 Frustrating in-app purchases
  • 🤔 Lack of clear instructions

Cat Bird!

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Cute and charming visuals
  • 🎮 Engaging and challenging gameplay
  • 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and sound design
  • 💎 High-quality, polished game
  • 🕹️ Simple and responsive controls

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty spikes in later levels
  • 🔍 Crowns/secrets can be hard to find
  • 🔍 Frustrating difficulty at times
  • 🔍 Controls can feel imprecise
  • 📺 Intrusive ad placement

Bugs and requests

Mimpi

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes at the end credits
  • Certain puzzles are impossible to complete
  • Saved progress not loading properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back Mimpi Dreams game
  • Add more levels and content
  • Improve controls and responsiveness
  • Provide better in-game hints and tutorials

Cat Bird!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes after ads
  • Controls glitch and stop working
  • Screen orientation issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and worlds
  • Customizable player skins
  • Level editor and community
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Checkpoint/progress saving

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Mimpi

One-time14
  • 3 hint bulbs$0.99
  • Fempi Skin$0.99
  • InCATgnito skin$0.99
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  • Limbi Skin$0.99
  • Skullpi Skin$0.99
  • Zompie Skin$0.99
  • M1M91 Skin$0.99
  • 7 hint bulbs$1.99
  • Skin Golden Mimpi$1.99
  • 15 hint bulbs$2.99
  • 35 hint bulbs$3.99
  • Fempi Pack$3.99
  • Meowpi Pack$3.99
  • 1st Complete bundle$6.99
1 purchases

Cat Bird!

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Mimpi free?
Mimpi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cat Bird! free?
Cat Bird! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mimpi or Cat Bird!?
Mimpi is rated higher. Mimpi averages 4.5 out of 5 from 806 ratings, while Cat Bird! averages 4.4 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Mimpi or Cat Bird! have ads?
Cat Bird! shows ads; Mimpi does not.
Which is updated more often, Mimpi or Cat Bird!?
Mimpi ships an update monthly, and Cat Bird! every 16 months. Most recently, Mimpi was updated on September 23, 2026 and Cat Bird! on September 16, 2026.

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