Comparison

Kitty in the Box vs Nekosan

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

Head to head
About

Kitty in the Box

Guide adorable kitties as they learn to slide into boxes. Navigate challenging levels filled with delicious cakes, but be careful not to let them fall. Unlock new kitties and customize their looks on a flavorful journey.

Highlights
  • Guide kitties into boxes
  • Navigate cake-themed levels
  • Unlock new kitties
  • Customize kitty outfits
  • Share videos with friends
Features
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Slide a cat into a box. It is exactly as simple, and exactly as hard, as it sounds. Kitty in the Box is a one-finger arcade game about cats, boxes and timing. Aim, let go, and watch your kitty slide across the floor and into the box. Push too hard and it goes over the edge. NEW IN 2.0.2: MY CATS Visit your cats on the new My Cats page. Pet them to grow your bond, listen to each cat's own voice, and break open a piggy bank full of sardines that fills up as you play. TWO WAYS TO PLAY Adventure Mode The floor starts wide and keeps shrinking under you. An eagle swoops if you stand still, a cow wanders into your path, and a flock of pigeons goes after your sardines. Clear phase after phase, see how far you can get, and climb the leaderboard. Classic Mode The original game: a path of cakes, a row of tricky boxes, and fruit to grab on the way. Choose the original hold controls or the newer swipe controls, and switch whenever you like in Settings. COLLECT EVERY CAT - 19 kitties to unlock, each with its own look. Earn them by completing challenges or with sardines. - 31 hats and accessories to dress them up. - Daily missions and login rewards that pay out sardines. MADE FOR SHORT BREAKS - Play with one finger, one run at a time. - Works offline. No connection needed to play. - English, Chinese and Russian. Kitty in the Box is free to play with ads. A one-time Remove Ads purchase and sardine packs are available in the shop. Questions or feedback? Write to info@mokuni.com.

About

Nekosan

Guide a cat through challenging dungeons to retrieve stolen stars. Utilize one-finger controls for running, sliding, wall jumping, and flying across numerous levels. Embark on an adventure to reclaim what the mice have taken.

Highlights
  • Run, slide, wall jump, and fly mechanics
  • Dozens of challenging levels
  • One-finger control gameplay
  • Retrieve stolen stars
  • Infiltrate mouse dungeons
Features
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Oh no… The mice stole all the stars :’( Only a cat can infiltrate their dungeons to get them back! Help Nekosan and his friends to run, slide, wall jump, and fly through dozens of devilish levels. And all of this with one finger! Are you up to the challenge? :3

Screenshots

Kitty in the Box4 screens
Nekosan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nekosan at 4.6 against Kitty in the Box's 4.0. Nekosan also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 57%) and ratings volume (872 vs 125). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Kitty in the Box sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Nekosan sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nekosan holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nekosan has 872 ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Kitty in the Box's written reviews are positive against 83% of Nekosan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Kitty in the Box versus Nekosan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKitty in the BoxNekosan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (125 ratings)4.6 (872 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.9% of reviews82.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings125872 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size275 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMokuni LLC1Button SARL

Customer experience

Kitty in the Box

All ratings124 ratings
Positive73.4%
Neutral7.3%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive56.9%
Neutral15.6%
Negative27.5%

Nekosan

All ratings869 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews873 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral6.5%
Negative10.9%

User reviews

Kitty in the Box

From 125 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😻 Adorable and cute cat designs
  • 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay mechanics
  • 🎨 Good graphics and visual appeal
  • 🐱 Variety of different cats to unlock
  • 👕 Customizable cat outfits and accessories

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
  • 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
  • 💔 Game no longer playable on newer devices
  • 🔧 Poor compatibility with iOS/Android updates
  • 😞 Declining quality compared to earlier versions

Nekosan

From 872 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😻 Cute and adorable cat character
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive one-tap controls
  • 🕹️ Challenging and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Visually pleasing minimalist design

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Unclear controls and lack of tutorial
  • 💰 Frequent ads and intrusive monetization
  • 🤯 Extremely difficult and frustrating levels
  • 🐛 Crashes and performance issues after updates

Bugs and requests

Kitty in the Box

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes immediately upon opening
  • Game kicks user out after 1-2 seconds
  • Crashes during gameplay or when earning achievements
  • Crashes when returning to menu
  • Loading screen freezes indefinitely
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  • Game won't open on new devices after reinstall
  • Cross-device compatibility issues (Android to iOS)
  • In-app purchase buttons non-functional
  • Incorrect pricing displayed for purchases
  • Achievement notifications appear repeatedly
  • Connection/sync errors despite stable WiFi
  • Physics and controls feel unresponsive in recent updates

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add more cat varieties and characters
  • Expand accessory and outfit options
  • Implement practice mode for specific obstacles
  • Add different camera angles or perspectives
  • Introduce more gameplay variety beyond jumping/sliding
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  • Allow customization of cat names
  • Create a sequel or part 3
  • Add offline play capability
  • Reduce ad frequency significantly

Nekosan

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on launch after recent update
  • Inability to exit video ads without watching them
  • Progress not saved after exiting the game

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Better tutorial and control explanation
  • Option to remove ads for a one-time fee
  • Restart button for quick retries

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Kitty in the Box

One-time4
  • Sardine Pile$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Sardine Basket$4.99
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  • Sardine Carton$9.99
5 purchases

Nekosan

One-time5
  • Pack of 9 Lives$0.99
  • Key$0.99
  • Maurice$0.99
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  • Skip a Stage$0.99
  • Remove All Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Kitty in the Box free?
Kitty in the Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nekosan free?
Nekosan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kitty in the Box or Nekosan?
Nekosan is rated higher. Kitty in the Box averages 4.0 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Nekosan averages 4.6 from 872 ratings.
Do Kitty in the Box or Nekosan have ads?
Both Kitty in the Box and Nekosan show ads.
Which is updated more often, Kitty in the Box or Nekosan?
Kitty in the Box ships an update every 2 months, and Nekosan every 2 months. Most recently, Kitty in the Box was updated on October 29, 2026 and Nekosan on October 29, 2026.

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