# Nyan Flappy vs Nom Cat

The clearest difference is rating: Nom Cat at 4.6 against Nyan Flappy's 3.3. Nom Cat also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 7) and review sentiment (85% vs 71%). Nyan Flappy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Nom Cat holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nom Cat has 1.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Nyan Flappy's written reviews are positive against 85% of Nom Cat's.

Nyan Flappy ships an update monthly, Nom Cat every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nyan Flappy | Nom Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyan-flappy/id863115817/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nom-cat/id969934912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **85.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saman Razavi](https://appshunter.io/developer/457169006) | [Lucky Kat Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/498980984) |

## What reviewers say

### Nyan Flappy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyan-flappy/id863115817)

A humorous fan-made game inspired by popular internet memes. Navigate through challenging obstacles in this simple yet addictive arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Fan-made game, Arcade gameplay, Challenging obstacles, Meme-inspired

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Nyan Flappy free?

Nyan Flappy 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, Nyan Flappy or Nom Cat?

Nom Cat is rated higher. Nyan Flappy averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Nom Cat averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

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

Nom Cat shows ads; Nyan Flappy does not.

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

Nyan Flappy ships an update monthly, and Nom Cat every 5 weeks. Most recently, Nyan Flappy was updated on October 21, 2026 and Nom Cat 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.*