Comparison

Pop Cat vs KittyCrush!

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

Head to head
About

Pop Cat

A popular puzzle game where players tap groups of at least two same-colored cats to pop them. Aim to clear the board for maximum scores and bonuses, utilizing magic fish to change cat colors strategically.

Highlights
  • Tap 2+ same-colored cats
  • Score based on cats popped
  • Bonus for clearing all cats
  • Use magic fish for strategic pops
  • Addictive puzzle gameplay
Features
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This is the most popular game all over the world, once you start, you can't stop! How to play: 1.Tap at least 2 neighboring cats with the same color 2.Pop them with the most cats Tips on Scoring: 1.The more cats you pop, the more scores you will get. Formula: Score= Cats*Cats*5 2.Try to clear all Cats, the least Cats you left, the more bonus you will get. Formula: Bonus=2000- Cats*Cats *20 3.You will get 2000 bonus after all Cats are cleared. Magic Fish can change a cat to any colors you want, use it when you try to connect as more cats as you can , to achieve a higher score.

About

KittyCrush!

Features
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Kitty Crush is a cozy cat-themed match-3 puzzle game for iPhone. Swap adorable cats to make matches, clear goals before you run out of moves, and work your way through a colorful level map full of playful challenges. Each board is built for quick, satisfying sessions with bright art, gentle effects, and just enough strategy to keep every move interesting. Features: - Classic match-3 swapping with cute cat tiles - Hand-built levels with goals, yarn, treats, locked cats, and special challenges - Boosters and special pieces for big board-clearing moments - A cozy level map with chapters and progress stars - Optional Kitty Shop packs and Kitty Club perks - Stats and recent-game history so you can track your best runs - No third-party ads or cross-app tracking Whether you have one minute or a longer break, Kitty Crush gives you a cheerful puzzle board, a handful of charming cats, and one more reason to say "just one level." Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pop Cat3 screens
KittyCrush!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KittyCrush! at every 2 months against Pop Cat's every 19 months. Pop Cat's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Pop Cat sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and KittyCrush! sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pop Cat ships an update every 19 months, KittyCrush! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pop Cat versus KittyCrush!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPop CatKittyCrush!
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhenlai XiaPARADISE NYC, LLC

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pop Cat

One-time5
  • 5 magic fish$0.99
  • 18 magic fish$2.99
  • 35 magic fish$4.99
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  • 100 magic fish$9.99
  • 256 magic fish$19.99
5 purchases

KittyCrush!

Subscriptions2
  • Kitty Club Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Kitty Club Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Fish Treat Tin$1.99
  • Booster Basket$4.99
  • Mega Yarn Chest$9.99

Questions

Is Pop Cat free?
Pop Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KittyCrush! free?
KittyCrush! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pop Cat or KittyCrush! have ads?
Neither Pop Cat nor KittyCrush! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pop Cat or KittyCrush!?
Pop Cat ships an update every 19 months, and KittyCrush! every 2 months. Most recently, Pop Cat was updated on November 1, 2026 and KittyCrush! on November 5, 2026.

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