# Rainbow castle vs Kitty in the Box 2

The clearest difference is ads: Rainbow castle at none against Kitty in the Box 2's shown. Rainbow castle also leads on iOS requirement (12 vs 15.6). Kitty in the Box 2's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (177 vs 8). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rainbow castle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Kitty in the Box 2 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kitty in the Box 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kitty in the Box 2 has 177 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Rainbow castle's written reviews are positive against 84% of Kitty in the Box 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Rainbow castle ships an update every 6 weeks, Kitty in the Box 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rainbow castle | Kitty in the Box 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-castle/id768571344/reviews) | **[4.6 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitty-in-the-box-2/id1106313526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **177** |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 83.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 236 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [雪松 余](https://appshunter.io/developer/768571347) | [Mokuni LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/866640986) |

## What reviewers say

### Rainbow castle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-castle/id768571344)

Create and manage your own magical farm island. Design unique landscapes, cultivate crops, raise animals, and craft delicious recipes. Connect with friends to trade goods and explore new lands.

**Highlights:** Farm management and cultivation, DIY island design and decoration, Crop harvesting and animal raising, Recipe crafting and food exchange, Social interaction and trading with friends, Exploration of mysterious lands, Cute pet collection

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 小堆金币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 小堆钻石 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 小袋金币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 小袋钻石 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 day gift card | $3.99 | one-time |
| 大袋钻石 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 活动礼包4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 小盒钻石 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 小箱钻石 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 大箱钻石 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining gameplay
- 🖼️ Beautiful and clear graphics
- 🤝 Good for making friends
- 💖 Love the game
- 🤩 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗣️ Language barrier (not English)
- 🐢 Slow progression/upgrades
- ⏳ Long production/waiting times
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📦 Limited storage space

**Reported bugs**

- Account lost after reinstallation
- Items not received after purchase
- Game crashes during holidays
- Frequent internet connection loss
- Freezing and inability to open mailbox

**Requested features**

- Add English language option
- More free diamonds
- Faster upgrade times
- More production machines
- Tool exchange station


### Kitty in the Box 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitty-in-the-box-2/id1106313526)

Guide a playful cat as it dives into various boxes in this puzzle adventure. The goal is to get the kitty into the golden box, navigating handcrafted levels with unique themes and avoiding obstacles like birds. Unlock achievements and costumes as you progress.

**Highlights:** Launch kittens into boxes, Handcrafted levels, Elaborately designed themes, Challenging achievements, Lovely costumes

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Sardine | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Sardines | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400 Sardine | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Sardine Pack (x880) | $4.99 | one-time |
| x900 | $9.99 | one-time |
| x2000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| x4500 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😻 Cute and adorable graphics
-  addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 🌟 Highly recommended
- 🐱 Cat-themed appeal

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⬆️ Levels can be too hard
- ⬇️ Levels can be too easy
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 😩 Frustrating gameplay at times
- 👎 Not as good as the first game

**Reported bugs**

- Cloud save not working
- Shoots when not aimed
- Doesn't count slide into box
- Camera zooms in and won't zoom out after dying
- Cannot see what aiming for or the cat in some circumstances

**Requested features**

- Make levels harder
- Add more levels
- Add an endless runner/high scores mode
- More clothes/accessories for cats
- Fix cloud save feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rainbow castle free?

Rainbow castle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kitty in the Box 2 free?

Kitty in the Box 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rainbow castle or Kitty in the Box 2?

Kitty in the Box 2 is rated higher. Rainbow castle averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Kitty in the Box 2 averages 4.6 from 177 ratings.

### Do Rainbow castle or Kitty in the Box 2 have ads?

Kitty in the Box 2 shows ads; Rainbow castle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rainbow castle or Kitty in the Box 2?

Rainbow castle ships an update every 6 weeks, and Kitty in the Box 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rainbow castle was updated on November 11, 2026 and Kitty in the Box 2 on November 2, 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.*