# Shadowmatic vs Kitty Q

The clearest difference is price: Kitty Q at Free against Shadowmatic's $3.99. Kitty Q also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Shadowmatic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months) and chart position (#58 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Kitty Q is free to download; Shadowmatic costs $3.99 up front. Shadowmatic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Kitty Q asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Shadowmatic against 4.9 for Kitty Q. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadowmatic has 2.1K ratings behind it against 398, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Shadowmatic's written reviews are positive against 91% of Kitty Q's.

Shadowmatic ships an update every 2 months, Kitty Q every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadowmatic | Kitty Q |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmatic/id775888026/reviews) | **[4.9 (398 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitty-q/id1571930863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 398 |
| Positive reviews | 85.8% of reviews | **91.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 388 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TRIADA Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/775888029) | [Philipp Stollenmayer](https://appshunter.io/developer/580506869) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadowmatic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmatic/id775888026)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Paid · Family, #132 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Rotate abstract objects in a spotlight to cast recognizable silhouettes. Explore unique environments with captivating music and stunning visuals. Discover unexpected shapes and solve mind-bending puzzles.

**Highlights:** Rotate abstract objects, Create recognizable silhouettes, Stunning visuals, Relaxing gameplay, Unique thematic environments, Assistant button for hints

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 20 Hint-Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Other Worlds" chapter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50 Hint-Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 150 Hint-Points | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 500 Hint-Points | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique and creative gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles that exercise the mind
- 🎶 Soothing background music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Precision issues with controls, especially for complex puzzles
- 🤔 Unclear objectives at times, making it difficult to understand what the desired solution is
- ⏱️ Frustration when getting stuck on a puzzle for a long time
- 👀 Difficult for left-handed players due to the positioning of the controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on certain devices, especially newer iPad models
- Progress not saving properly, causing players to lose progress

**Requested features**

- More levels and new puzzle types to keep the game fresh
- Ability to save progress and resume puzzles
- Option to mirror the game screen for left-handed players
- Hints that provide more useful guidance, not just the final solution


### Kitty Q

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitty-q/id1571930863)

Embark on a quantum adventure to solve puzzles and help a cat escape superposition. Explore the bizarre rules of the quantum world with guidance from a physicist's descendant. Discover over 20 scientific facts about quantum physics through engaging challenges.

**Highlights:** Quantum physics puzzles, Explore quantum world rules, Learn scientific facts, Character guidance, Unique cat adventure

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🐱 Cute cat character
- 💡 Interesting quantum physics concepts
- 👍 Engaging puzzles
- 🚀 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🎨 Lovely art style and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Game is too short
- 🤔 Some puzzles can be challenging
- 📚 Lack of language options (only English)

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup for some users
- Difficulty choosing between live or dead cat ending

**Requested features**

- More levels or chapters
- Ability to reset the game
- Multilingual support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadowmatic free?

Shadowmatic costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Kitty Q free?

Kitty Q is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shadowmatic or Kitty Q?

Kitty Q is rated higher. Shadowmatic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Kitty Q averages 4.9 from 398 ratings.

### Do Shadowmatic or Kitty Q have ads?

Neither Shadowmatic nor Kitty Q shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadowmatic or Kitty Q?

Shadowmatic ships an update every 2 months, and Kitty Q every 13 months. Most recently, Shadowmatic was updated on October 15, 2026 and Kitty Q on October 14, 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.*