# Flappy Swim vs Nom Cat

The clearest difference is rating: Nom Cat at 4.6 against Flappy Swim's 3.6. Nom Cat also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 47%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months). Flappy Swim's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nom Cat sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Flappy Swim asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nom Cat holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nom Cat has 1.2K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Flappy Swim's written reviews are positive against 85% of Nom Cat's.

Flappy Swim ships an update every 9 months, Nom Cat every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flappy Swim | Nom Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flappy-swim/id820769943/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nom-cat/id969934912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 60 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | **85.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MoonGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/449114887) | [Lucky Kat Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/498980984) |

## What reviewers say

### Flappy Swim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flappy-swim/id820769943)

Tap the screen to make a character swim upwards and avoid obstacles. Compete with yourself and friends to achieve the highest score in an endless challenge.

**Highlights:** Tap to swim, Avoid obstacles, Beat your own record, Infinity challenge, Compete with friends

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🐧 Adorable penguin character design
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing graphics
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay mechanics
- 🎯 Good challenge difficulty for players
- 🔄 Dynamic background colors that change each game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive advertisements during gameplay
- 📺 Ads placed in middle of screen causing accidental clicks
- ⬆️ Jump mechanics too high and difficult to control
- 🐛 Game glitches when tapping excessively
- 🐛 Character goes off-screen with uncontrolled speed

**Reported bugs**

- Tapping excessively causes character to go off-screen with increased speed
- Character crashes into floor after going off-screen
- App shows black screen for 10-15 seconds before returning to home
- Game crashes on startup
- Random deaths occurring without collision

**Requested features**

- Customization options for characters and backgrounds
- Shop system to collect and purchase items
- Multiple lives system instead of instant death
- Bigger pipes for easier navigation
- Reduced advertisement frequency or removal


### Nom Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nom-cat/id969934912)

Tap and hold to feed hungry cats with fish in this arcade game. Avoid flying bombs to keep the cats safe and aim for a high score. Unlock cute cat characters by collecting goldfish.

**Highlights:** Endless arcade gameplay, Tap and hold to feed cats, Avoid flying bombs, Unlockable cat characters, Collect goldfish, Compete on Game Center

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Venus and Roo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nala | $0.99 | one-time |
| Keyboard Cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nyan Cat® | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grumpy Cat® | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sushi Cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Background | $0.99 | one-time |
| Garfield | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alice & Finnegan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Garfield Background | $0.99 | one-time |
| Luna the Fashion Kitty | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple, fun, and addicting
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Cute cat sprites
- 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of cats and backgrounds to collect

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches with purchasing and equipping skins
- 💰 Expensive cats and backgrounds
- 🔍 Difficult to obtain certain cats without paying
- 🐛 Game crashes or freezes after updates
- 🔍 Hard to master, especially for beginners

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when declining to watch ads
- Purchased items not showing up or working
- Progress lost after reinstalling the app
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- More skins or backdrops
- Option to play with one cat instead of two
- Ability to earn premium cats through gameplay
- Restore purchases feature
- Mute sound option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flappy Swim free?

Flappy Swim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nom Cat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flappy Swim or Nom Cat?

Nom Cat is rated higher. Flappy Swim averages 3.6 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Nom Cat averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Flappy Swim or Nom Cat have ads?

Nom Cat shows ads; Flappy Swim does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flappy Swim or Nom Cat?

Flappy Swim ships an update every 9 months, and Nom Cat every 5 weeks. Most recently, Flappy Swim was updated on October 23, 2026 and Nom Cat on October 24, 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.*