Comparison

Kitty in the Box vs Pineapple Pen

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

Pineapple Pen

A simple arcade game where players tap to launch pens at fruits. Aim for the perfect center hit twice in a row for bonus points and challenge friends to see who is the pen master.

Highlights
  • Tap to throw pens
  • Hit pineapples and apples
  • Perfect center hit bonus
  • Challenge friends
  • Simple arcade gameplay
Features
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Sometimes all you need is to stick a pen into a fruit. Tap to throw the pen and try to hit an pineapple or an apple. Hit the perfect center for two times in a row, and experience joy! Challenge your friends to find out which one of you is the true master of the pen!

Screenshots

Kitty in the Box4 screens
Pineapple Pen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pineapple Pen at 6K against Kitty in the Box's 125. Pineapple Pen also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Pineapple Pen sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pineapple Pen holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pineapple Pen has 6K 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 71% of Pineapple Pen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kitty in the Box ships an update every 2 months, Pineapple Pen fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Kitty in the Box versus Pineapple Pen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKitty in the BoxPineapple Pen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (125 ratings)4.3 (6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.9% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1256K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size275 MB149 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMokuni LLCKetchapp

Customer experience

Kitty in the Box

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

Pineapple Pen

All ratings5,999 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral7.5%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews815 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral8.7%
Negative19.9%

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

Pineapple Pen

From 6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 🍍🖊 Pineapple pen and apple pen references
  • ✨ Satisfying gameplay
  • 🕹️ Addictive and entertaining
  • 🎨 Customizable pens and themes

Room to improve

  • 💸 In-app purchases to remove ads
  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 📢 Annoying voice/sound effects
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🔋 Game performance issues (e.g. lags, overheating)

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

Pineapple Pen

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to restore in-app purchases
  • Crashes when trying to collect big pineapple
  • Inconsistent pen firing speed
  • Glitches causing app to close unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • More pens and themes to unlock
  • Difficulty settings or levels
  • Ability to customize the character/voice
  • Checkpoints or progress saving
  • Leaderboards or multiplayer mode

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
3 purchases

Pineapple Pen

One-time3
  • Special Offer$0.99
  • Pack of 2000 coins$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Kitty in the Box free?
Kitty in the Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pineapple Pen free?
Pineapple Pen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kitty in the Box or Pineapple Pen?
Pineapple Pen is rated higher. Kitty in the Box averages 4.0 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Pineapple Pen averages 4.3 from 6K ratings.
Do Kitty in the Box or Pineapple Pen have ads?
Both Kitty in the Box and Pineapple Pen show ads.
Which is updated more often, Kitty in the Box or Pineapple Pen?
Kitty in the Box ships an update every 2 months, and Pineapple Pen fortnightly. Most recently, Kitty in the Box was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pineapple Pen on November 7, 2026.

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