Comparison

AppAudio vs Fat Cats Fun

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AppAudio

Stream high-quality audio directly to your smartphone or tablet over Wi-Fi. Connect to the venue's network, select your desired channel, and enjoy real-time audio.

Highlights
  • High-quality Wi-Fi audio streaming
  • Connect to venue Wi-Fi
  • Select TV or music channels
  • Real-time audio playback
  • Free to use
Features
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Streams high-quality audio via Wi-Fi to smartphones for venues with an AppAudio system. Simply connect to the AppAudio Wi-Fi network in your location, select the TV or music channel number and listen away. AppAudio allows you to stream audio directly to any compatible mobile phone or tablet in real-time, for FREE.

About

Fat Cats Fun

Access movie showtimes, trailers, and purchase tickets with reserved seating. Earn loyalty rewards on all purchases and track your points and history. Discover upcoming promotions and get directions.

Highlights
  • Earn loyalty rewards
  • Track purchases and rewards
  • View showtimes
  • Watch movie trailers
  • Purchase tickets
  • Reserve seats
  • View ticket history
Features
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Download the newly updated Fat Cats app, wherever and whenever you’ll be able to enjoy all these great features effortlessly: EARN FAT CATS LOYALTY REWARDS * Download the App, Login to the Fat Cats Membership Club * Earn Points on All Purchases Through the App * Keep Track of all Purchases and Rewards VIEW SHOWTIMES & PURCHASE TICKETS * Watch Movie Trailers * Search for Showtimes –Share the Movie & Time with Friends! * Reserve Your Favorite Seat * View Ticket Purchase History AND MORE…. * Get Directions * Learn About Upcoming Promotions * Provide Feedback

Screenshots

AppAudio4 screens
Fat Cats Fun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fat Cats Fun at 4.8 against AppAudio's 2.0. Fat Cats Fun also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (38% vs 18%). AppAudio's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fat Cats Fun holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fat Cats Fun has 1.8K ratings behind it against 224, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of AppAudio's written reviews are positive against 38% of Fat Cats Fun's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AppAudio versus Fat Cats Fun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppAudioFat Cats Fun
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (224 ratings)4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.8% of reviews38.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2241.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMYE Technologies Inc.Fat Cats, LLC

Customer experience

AppAudio

All ratings224 ratings
Positive21.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative72.8%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive17.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative80.5%

Fat Cats Fun

All ratings1,794 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral18.6%
Negative43.1%

User reviews

AppAudio

From 224 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 🎧 Allows mobility around gym without being tethered to equipment
  • ✨ Seamless audio streaming when working properly
  • 🎯 Great concept for gym audio listening
  • 📱 Works well on guest WiFi networks

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Chronic connection failures and inability to detect venues
  • ⏱️ Extremely long connection times (10-15+ minutes)
  • 🔊 Audio issues including crackling, static, and puffy sounds
  • 📡 Unreliable WiFi connectivity despite correct network selection
  • ❌ Frequent app crashes and random disconnections

Fat Cats Fun

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and interactive experience
  • 👍 Comfortable movie theater with recliner seats
  • 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
  • 👍 Affordable entertainment options
  • 👍 Easy to use app for purchasing tickets

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and login issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty tracking and redeeming rewards points
  • 🤔 Confusing gift card to dollar conversion
  • 🤨 Inability to use points to purchase tickets through the app
  • 🤦‍♂️ Frequent requests to update the app with no actual update available

Bugs and requests

AppAudio

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App fails to detect gym venues even when on correct WiFi
  • Connection times out repeatedly during venue scan
  • Audio stops working despite showing available channels
  • Volume control becomes unresponsive requiring app reload
  • App crashes randomly during use
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  • Intermittent disconnections every 5-7 minutes
  • Audio lag when using Bluetooth headphones
  • App freezes on login or scanning screens
  • WiFi connectivity issues persist after reinstalling
  • Audio stops when iPhone enters lock mode
  • Puffy/static noise artifacts in audio stream
  • Orange screen errors on app launch
  • Incompatibility with certain iPhone models

Requested features

6 requests
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • Better handling of WiFi portal authentication pages
  • Improved venue detection algorithm
  • Persistent volume control that doesn't reset
  • Better error messages and troubleshooting guidance
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  • Faster connection scanning process

Fat Cats Fun

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Seats remain locked after being selected, even if the purchase is not completed
  • Movie times not accurately displayed in the app
  • Unable to sign in or create an account through the app
  • Inability to use gift cards to purchase tickets through the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Apple Pay support
  • Integrate rewards points better, including ability to use them for purchases
  • Allow users to add purchased tickets to their phone's wallet
  • Provide a way to renew annual membership through the app
  • Improve navigation and flow when backing out of movie selections

In-app purchases

None

AppAudio

No in-app purchases

None

Fat Cats Fun

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AppAudio free?
AppAudio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fat Cats Fun free?
Fat Cats Fun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AppAudio or Fat Cats Fun?
Fat Cats Fun is rated higher. AppAudio averages 2.0 out of 5 from 224 ratings, while Fat Cats Fun averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.
Do AppAudio or Fat Cats Fun have ads?
AppAudio shows ads; Fat Cats Fun does not.
Which is updated more often, AppAudio or Fat Cats Fun?
AppAudio ships an update every 6 weeks, and Fat Cats Fun every 6 weeks. Most recently, AppAudio was updated on September 28, 2026 and Fat Cats Fun on September 29, 2026.

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