# Mimpi vs Cat Bird!

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Mimpi | Cat Bird! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (806 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimpi/id690016261/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-bird/id1213493742/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 806 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 251 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Crescent Moon Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/370521012) | [Raiyumi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097595977) |

## What reviewers say

### Mimpi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimpi/id690016261)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 hint bulbs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fempi Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| InCATgnito skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limbi Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skullpi Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zompie Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| M1M91 Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7 hint bulbs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skin Golden Mimpi | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15 hint bulbs | $2.99 | one-time |
| 35 hint bulbs | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fempi Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Meowpi Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1st Complete bundle | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Cat Bird!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-bird/id1213493742)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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