Comparison

Kitty in the Box vs Nom Cat

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

Nom Cat

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
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Help still Nom Cat's hunger! Tap and hold to open the mouths of both cats to feed them with endless waves of fish. The more fish you eat, the higher your score. Beat your friends on Game Center or brag about your score on social network. But, watch out! You have to stay focused to avoid the flying bombs. You don't want the cute cats to explode, do you? Unlock some of the cutest cat characters by collecting as many goldfish as you can! Features: * Easy to play and challenging! * Retro music and retro visuals * Endless arcade gameplay * Play Nom Slots to collect more goldfish * Play as one of internet's most famous cats like Grumpy Cat®, Nyan Cat®, Keyboard Cat®, Nala Cat, Venus Two Faced Cat, Oskar The Blind Cat and many more!

Screenshots

Kitty in the Box4 screens
Nom Cat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nom Cat at 4.6 against Kitty in the Box's 4.0. Nom Cat also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 57%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 124). 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 Nom Cat sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nom Cat holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nom Cat has 1.1K ratings behind it against 124, 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 85% of Nom Cat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kitty in the Box ships an update every 2 months, Nom Cat every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Kitty in the Box versus Nom Cat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKitty in the BoxNom Cat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (124 ratings)4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.9% of reviews85.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1241.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
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 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMokuni LLCLucky Kat Studios

Customer experience

Kitty in the Box

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

Nom Cat

All ratings1,086 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews575 reviews
Positive85.4%
Neutral5.0%
Negative9.6%

User reviews

Kitty in the Box

From 124 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

Nom Cat

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple, fun, and addicting
  • 👍 No ads
  • 👍 Cute cat sprites
  • 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
  • 👍 Variety of cats and backgrounds to collect

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

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

Nom Cat

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Reward system for reaching scores in normal 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
11 purchases

Nom Cat

One-time11
  • Venus and Roo$0.99
  • Nala$0.99
  • Keyboard Cat$0.99
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  • Nyan Cat®$0.99
  • Grumpy Cat®$0.99
  • Sushi Cat$0.99
  • Space Background$0.99
  • Garfield$0.99
  • Alice & Finnegan$0.99
  • Garfield Background$0.99
  • Luna the Fashion Kitty$0.99

Questions

Is Kitty in the Box free?
Kitty in the Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nom Cat free?
Nom Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kitty in the Box or Nom Cat?
Nom Cat is rated higher. Kitty in the Box averages 4.0 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Nom Cat averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Kitty in the Box or Nom Cat have ads?
Both Kitty in the Box and Nom Cat show ads.
Which is updated more often, Kitty in the Box or Nom Cat?
Kitty in the Box ships an update every 2 months, and Nom Cat every 5 weeks. Most recently, Kitty in the Box was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nom Cat on October 26, 2026.

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