# Downtime vs Kitty Cat Clicker

The clearest difference is rating: Kitty Cat Clicker at 4.5 against Downtime's 2.6. Kitty Cat Clicker also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 5) and review sentiment (81% vs 58%). Downtime's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Downtime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Kitty Cat Clicker sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kitty Cat Clicker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kitty Cat Clicker has 1.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Downtime's written reviews are positive against 81% of Kitty Cat Clicker's.

Downtime ships an update every 4 months, Kitty Cat Clicker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Downtime | Kitty Cat Clicker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downtime/id796101901/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitty-cat-clicker/id820939973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adrian Moorhouse](https://appshunter.io/developer/516310290) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### Downtime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downtime/id796101901)

This game challenges you to put down your phone and see how long you can go without touching or moving it. Compete with friends and the world on leaderboards to discover your true phone addiction level.

**Highlights:** Gamified phone abstinence, Tracks time without touching phone, Detects phone inactivity, Global leaderboards, Friend challenges

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Kitty Cat Clicker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitty-cat-clicker/id820939973)

Tap to feed a virtual queen cat and earn points. Use points to hire more cats to help you feed her faster. Unlock treasure chests for prizes and collect a variety of unique cat characters. Upgrade your cat army and become the ultimate cat master.

**Highlights:** Tap to feed the Queen Cat, Hire cats to automate feeding, Earn points for food given, Unlock treasure chests with prizes, Collect numerous unique cat types, Purchase endless upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack with 1200 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| current bells 2x multiplier | $0.99 | one-time |
| ads free game | $0.99 | one-time |
| permanent double income | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with 4000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| pack with 8000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐱 Cute and adorable cats
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Easy to progress and unlock new cats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Too many ads, especially when accessing the store
- 🔁 Game gets repetitive and monotonous after unlocking all cats

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch for some users
- Saved progress getting lost or reset
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More cat varieties and types to unlock
- Prestige system or additional progression mechanics
- Reduce frequency of ads or provide ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Downtime free?

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

### Is Kitty Cat Clicker free?

Kitty Cat Clicker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Downtime or Kitty Cat Clicker?

Kitty Cat Clicker is rated higher. Downtime averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Kitty Cat Clicker averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Downtime or Kitty Cat Clicker have ads?

Kitty Cat Clicker shows ads; Downtime does not.

### Which is updated more often, Downtime or Kitty Cat Clicker?

Downtime ships an update every 4 months, and Kitty Cat Clicker every 2 months. Most recently, Downtime was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kitty Cat Clicker on October 21, 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.*