# Tappy Cat vs Tag with Ryan

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tag with Ryan at every 2 months against Tappy Cat's every 85 months. Tag with Ryan also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 15) and chart position (#69 vs unranked). Tappy Cat's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (76% vs 61%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tappy Cat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tag with Ryan sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tappy Cat holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tag with Ryan has 15K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Tappy Cat's written reviews are positive against 61% of Tag with Ryan's.

Tappy Cat ships an update every 85 months, Tag with Ryan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tappy Cat | Tag with Ryan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tappy-cat/id815915933/reviews)** | [4.1 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tag-with-ryan/id1440073810/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 60.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 85 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#69** |
| Size | 137 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ammonite Design Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/460176444) | [Wildworks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/562980411) |

## What reviewers say

### Tappy Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tappy-cat/id815915933)

Test your skills and reflexes in this endless runner game. Tap the screen to make your cat jump between rooftops and aim for the highest score possible. See how far you can guide your feline friend.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump, Rooftop platforming, High score chasing, Skill and reaction test, Endless gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


### Tag with Ryan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tag-with-ryan/id1440073810)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Embark on an exciting endless running adventure with Ryan. Outrun Combo Panda, collect costumes, and unlock power-ups and vehicles. Complete daily missions and gather in-game currency to upgrade your abilities and progress through vibrant landscapes.

**Highlights:** Collect Ryan's costumes, Run through incredible landscapes, Unlock epic power-ups, Speed through levels in vehicles, Complete daily missions, Collect Suns and Pizzas

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Pizza Slices | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sun Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Pizza Slices | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Costume | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Pizza Slices | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Key Ring | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Costume Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Giant Key Ring | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ton of Pizza Slices | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Pizza Slices | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Great for kids
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of characters and costumes
- 👍 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
- 🔑 Difficulty unlocking new content
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤔 Lack of progress saving

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Inability to see in-game currency
- Glitches when tagging Gus
- Ads causing disruptions
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and environments
- Easier way to earn in-game currency
- Ability to save progress across devices
- More character and costume options
- Adjustable difficulty settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tappy Cat free?

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

### Is Tag with Ryan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tappy Cat or Tag with Ryan?

Tappy Cat is rated higher. Tappy Cat averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Tag with Ryan averages 4.1 from 15K ratings.

### Do Tappy Cat or Tag with Ryan have ads?

Both Tappy Cat and Tag with Ryan show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tappy Cat or Tag with Ryan?

Tappy Cat ships an update every 85 months, and Tag with Ryan every 2 months. Most recently, Tappy Cat was updated on October 21, 2026 and Tag with Ryan on October 26, 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.*