# Ready, Set, Rescue! vs Cat Simulator 2

The clearest difference is ads: Ready, Set, Rescue! at none against Cat Simulator 2's shown. Ready, Set, Rescue! also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Cat Simulator 2's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (17K vs 328). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ready, Set, Rescue! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cat Simulator 2 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cat Simulator 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Simulator 2 has 17K ratings behind it against 328, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Ready, Set, Rescue!'s written reviews are positive against 72% of Cat Simulator 2's.

Ready, Set, Rescue! ships an update every 3 months, Cat Simulator 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ready, Set, Rescue! | Cat Simulator 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ready-set-rescue/id852565618/reviews) | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-simulator-2/id978667578/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 328 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **72.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 227 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sunstorm Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/335280912) | [Mobile-Apps ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/657222950) |

## What reviewers say

### Ready, Set, Rescue!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ready-set-rescue/id852565618)

Embark on a matching adventure to find and rescue over 35 adorable animals. Slide and switch tiles to create matches of three or more, collecting cute dogs, cats, farm animals, and even rare and magical creatures. Utilize fun power-ups to overcome challenges and time limits.

**Highlights:** Rescue over 35 animals, Match 3 or more items, Collect dogs, cats, and farm animals, Discover rare and magical creatures, Use power-ups like Shuffle and Wand, Timed challenges

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Itty Pile | $0.99 | one-time |
| Itty Pile | $1.99 | one-time |
| Magic Wand | $1.99 | one-time |
| Magic Potion | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pinch of Time | $1.99 | one-time |
| Teeny Pile | $2.99 | one-time |
| Golden Bush | $2.99 | one-time |
| Teeny Pile | $4.99 | one-time |
| Popular Pile | $9.99 | one-time |
| Simple Sack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🐶 Cute animal rescue concept
- 💎 Nostalgic and memorable
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Insufficient time limit
- 💰 Difficulty obtaining coins/upgrades
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay/duplicate animals
- 🛒 Aggressive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not providing expected rewards
- Purchases not being properly credited
- Game crashing or freezing issues

**Requested features**

- Add more animals to rescue
- Increase time limit for rescues
- Implement daily login bonuses
- Allow skipping of animations


### Cat Simulator 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-simulator-2/id978667578)

Experience life as a cat or dog in a virtual world filled with interactive environments and fun activities. Play with friends in multiplayer modes, customize your pet with accessories, and explore various locations like a farm, beach, or supermarket.

**Highlights:** Play as a cat or dog, Owner Mode, Multiple interactive levels, Multiplayer modes, Collect coins and diamonds, Dress up pets with accessories, Survival Mode

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Pets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Places | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Accessories | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack - 100 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| Boss Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐱 Cute cat-themed game
- 🎮 Fun gameplay and activities
- 💎 Variety of cats and accessories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🎨 Outdated or low-quality graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Falling through floors or walls
- Inability to exit ads or return to game
- Inconsistent performance and freezing

**Requested features**

- Add more maps and environments
- Implement a chat feature for multiplayer
- Improve character customization options
- Reduce frequency and intrusiveness of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ready, Set, Rescue! free?

Ready, Set, Rescue! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cat Simulator 2 free?

Cat Simulator 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ready, Set, Rescue! or Cat Simulator 2?

Cat Simulator 2 is rated higher. Ready, Set, Rescue! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 328 ratings, while Cat Simulator 2 averages 4.7 from 17K ratings.

### Do Ready, Set, Rescue! or Cat Simulator 2 have ads?

Cat Simulator 2 shows ads; Ready, Set, Rescue! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ready, Set, Rescue! or Cat Simulator 2?

Ready, Set, Rescue! ships an update every 3 months, and Cat Simulator 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Ready, Set, Rescue! was updated on October 15, 2026 and Cat Simulator 2 on October 22, 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.*