# RanCat vs Simple

The clearest difference is rating: Simple at 4.6 against RanCat's 3.4. Simple also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). RanCat's advantage is ratings volume (58 vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RanCat sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Simple sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RanCat has 58 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of RanCat's written reviews are positive against 57% of Simple's.

RanCat ships an update monthly, Simple every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RanCat | Simple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rancat-chat-with-fun-people/id875254185/reviews) | **[4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple/id6714463207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **58** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **57.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 306 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Suimeng](https://appshunter.io/developer/875254188) | [Beijing Summer Love Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/983476475) |

## What reviewers say

### RanCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rancat-chat-with-fun-people/id875254185)

Connect with others in a judgment-free chat environment where everyone is represented as a cat. Find someone to talk to anytime, anywhere, whether you're feeling happy, sad, or lonely. The app prioritizes genuine conversation and removes societal pressures.

**Highlights:** Anonymous cat avatars, Comfortable chat environment, No societal or natural attributes, Content moderation (no porn/ads), 24/7 chat availability, Emotional support chat

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto-renewing monthly VIP | $2.49 | per month |
| 60 fish | $0.99 | one-time |
| 180 fish | $2.99 | one-time |
| 450 fish | $6.99 | one-time |
| 900 fish | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1600 fish | $23.99 | one-time |


### Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple/id6714463207)

This app offers a social space focused solely on friendship, free from romantic pursuits and social pressure. It encourages authentic self-expression and building genuine connections with strangers through shared interests and private circles.

**Highlights:** Friendship-focused social networking, Anonymous and pressure-free environment, Authentic self-expression, Private friend circles, Interest-based communities, Dynamic content sharing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 元礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30星光 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 端午限定礼包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18 元礼包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 160星光 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 守望者计划-1个月 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 守望者计划-4个月 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 守望者计划-3个月 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 守望者计划-1年 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 守望者计划-1年 | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RanCat free?

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

### Is Simple free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RanCat or Simple?

Simple is rated higher. RanCat averages 3.4 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Simple averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do RanCat or Simple have ads?

RanCat shows ads; Simple does not.

### Which is updated more often, RanCat or Simple?

RanCat ships an update monthly, and Simple every 4 days. Most recently, RanCat was updated on November 1, 2026 and Simple on November 8, 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.*