# Kitty in the Box vs Pineapple Pen

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kitty in the Box | Pineapple Pen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitty-in-the-box/id876606824/reviews) | **[4.3 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pineapple-pen/id1159035153/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 125 | **6K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.9% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 275 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mokuni LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/866640986) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Kitty in the Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitty-in-the-box/id876606824)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sardine Pile | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sardine Basket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sardine Carton | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😻 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Pineapple Pen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pineapple-pen/id1159035153)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 2000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*