# Patchmania vs Cat Trip

Patchmania and Cat Trip both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Patchmania's written reviews are positive against 41% of Cat Trip's. Patchmania also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Patchmania sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Cat Trip sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Patchmania against 4.6 for Cat Trip. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 501 and 235 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Patchmania's written reviews are positive against 41% of Cat Trip's.

Patchmania ships an update every 3 weeks, Cat Trip every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patchmania | Cat Trip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchmania/id807323207/reviews)** | [4.6 (235 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-trip-hidden-objects-games/id6468945720/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **501** | 235 |
| Positive reviews | **91.3% of reviews** | 40.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 383 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Little Details LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/520338008) | [Gloryway Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853465960) |

## What reviewers say

### Patchmania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchmania/id807323207)

Guide a brave bunny and friends on a mission of revenge against a farmer by drawing paths to eat all his crops. This delightful puzzle game features hundreds of original levels with cute animation and simple controls.

**Highlights:** 925 original puzzles, Simple path drawing controls, Original animated story, Multiple playable bunnies, 13 unique game environments, AI puzzle solver hints, iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Moss Cottage | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Patchopolis | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Down the Rabbit Hole | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock To the Rescue | $0.99 | one-time |
| Refill 5 Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock White Pines | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 4 Level Packs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Level Packs | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and adorable characters
- 🤔 Challenging yet engaging puzzles
- 💡 Gradual increase in difficulty
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free hints
- ⏱️ Waiting time to refill lives
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Screen layout issues on certain devices
- Progress reset after updates

**Requested features**

- Add a level creator
- Provide more free hints
- Unlock all levels without payment


### Cat Trip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-trip-hidden-objects-games/id6468945720)

Embark on a treasure hunt in a dreamlike world filled with hidden objects and adorable cats. Explore complex, hand-drawn scenes, find numerous target items, and unlock new locations. This game challenges your focus and concentration while offering a visually pleasing and engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Complex scenes with challenging items, Cute hand-drawn cartoon style, Numerous hidden target items, Unlock new locations, Share treasures with friends

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seeker Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Discount Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Popular Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Detective Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Promotion Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| VIP bundle | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Cute and engaging graphics
- 🕹️ Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 🔍 Challenging hidden object puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🕰️ Interruptions to gameplay flow

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to enter certain buildings on level 6
- Distorted screen and flashing issues after ads
- Music and audio glitches

**Requested features**

- Reduce frequency of advertisements
- Improve performance and stability
- Add more levels and content updates
- Implement a paid ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patchmania free?

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

### Is Cat Trip free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Patchmania or Cat Trip?

Patchmania is rated higher. Patchmania averages 4.7 out of 5 from 501 ratings, while Cat Trip averages 4.6 from 235 ratings.

### Do Patchmania or Cat Trip have ads?

Cat Trip shows ads; Patchmania does not.

### Which is updated more often, Patchmania or Cat Trip?

Patchmania ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cat Trip every 2 months. Most recently, Patchmania was updated on September 28, 2026 and Cat Trip on September 27, 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.*