# Mouse for Cats vs Games for cats

The clearest difference is rating: Games for cats at 5.0 against Mouse for Cats's 4.1. Mouse for Cats's advantage is ratings volume (958 vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mouse for Cats sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Games for cats sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Games for cats holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mouse for Cats has 958 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mouse for Cats ships an update every 2 months, Games for cats every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mouse for Cats | Games for cats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (958 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouse-for-cats/id766080574/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/games-for-cats-lazer-pointer/id6761338399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **958** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 182 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Petr Vanek](https://appshunter.io/developer/766080577) | [Maxim Garnov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876942012) |

## What reviewers say

### Mouse for Cats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouse-for-cats/id766080574)

A 2D game designed for feline entertainment, featuring animated mice with various sounds and movements to capture their attention. Offers multiple levels and mini-games, with options for enhanced features through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** 11 unique mouse levels, Animated mice with sounds, Mini-games after 100 hits, Multi-mouse mode for multiple cats, Customizable mouse sets, Adjustable speed and level order

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and entertaining
- 👍 Keeps cats entertained for hours
- 🐱 Cats love the game
- 🎮 Fun for both cats and owners
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound issues (no sound or inconsistent)
- 🐱 Not all cats interested in the game
- 🔒 Difficulty locking the screen, leading to accidental app exits
- 🖥️ Ads covering important content

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working on certain devices
- Frequent app crashes or freezes
- Inability to access menu options due to ad placement

**Requested features**

- Ability to lock the screen and prevent accidental app exits
- More customization options (mouse speed, textures, etc.)
- Improved sound effects and audio feedback


### Games for cats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/games-for-cats-lazer-pointer/id6761338399)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium weekly plan: trial 7 days | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium weekly plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium monthly plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly plan | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium yearly plan: 7 days free | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mouse for Cats free?

Mouse for Cats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Games for cats free?

Games for cats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mouse for Cats or Games for cats?

Games for cats is rated higher. Mouse for Cats averages 4.1 out of 5 from 958 ratings, while Games for cats averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Mouse for Cats or Games for cats have ads?

Neither Mouse for Cats nor Games for cats shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mouse for Cats or Games for cats?

Mouse for Cats ships an update every 2 months, and Games for cats every 6 weeks. Most recently, Mouse for Cats was updated on October 23, 2026 and Games for cats on October 24, 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.*