Comparison

Bee Brilliant vs Simon's Cat

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

Head to head
About

Bee Brilliant

Connect colorful lines of bees to solve puzzles and unleash combos in this vibrant match-3 adventure. Explore the world of Beeland, meet quirky characters, and enjoy hundreds of challenging levels across various game modes. Compete with friends and discover a lifetime of bee puns.

Highlights
  • Match and connect colorful lines of bees
  • Unleash combos
  • Hundreds of addictive levels
  • Six different game modes
  • Challenge friends' high scores
  • Meet unique bee characters
Features
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"Bee Brilliant is a match-3 puzzler with quite possibly the best theme song ever" - AppSpy.com "Luv this app. Colorful, easy until you get to a certain level - then very challenging and fun!" - coozoe "Always love finding these gems. Great game." - andrewthewriter Explore the world of Beeland and meet the singing Babees, the crazy Busy Bees and the cheeky spiders in this buzzing FREE puzzle game. Get ready to connect colourful lines of Babees and make awesome combos! Release your inner bee and join the beedazzling adventure TODAY! FEATURES: • Easy, addictive gameplay! Match and connect one colourful line of bees after another to unleash combos! • Play your way through Beeland in 6 different game modes and hundreds of addictive levels! • Challenge your friends! Can you Bee Brilliant enough to top their high scores? • Lots of crazy bees! Meet Ms. Honey, Sgt. Sting, Beecasso and others! And, of course, the singing Babees will not miss a chance to break into their buzzing mix of disco and barber shop! • Loads of different game modes: Pop the cheeky spiders' web, collect honey pots and much, much more! • Not to forget: A lifetime's supply of bee puns! Already played and enjoyed the game? Stay tuned for updates and do drop us a review! Also, check out these sources for all the latest news and info: Facebook: facebook.com/BeeBrilliantGame Twitter: twitter.com/BeeBrilli Instagram: instagram.com/beebrilliantgame/ Terms of Service: tactile.dk/legal/tos.html See you in Beeland! THANK YOU!

About

Simon's Cat

Connect colorful treats to solve match-3 puzzles and help Simon's Cat recover stolen cookies. Battle villains, use power-ups, and explore charming locations in this delightful puzzle adventure.

Highlights
  • Connect treats to create combos
  • Hundreds of match-3 levels
  • Battle snack-stealing villains
  • Use purrfect power-ups
  • Play with friends
  • Exciting seasonal events
Features
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The tasty treats have vanished, and only Simon’s Cat can bring them back! The mischievous crow has swiped all the cookies, and now it’s up to you to connect treats, combine colors, and complete match-3 puzzles in this adorable puzzle game. Join Simon’s Cat, Maisy, Chloe, and Jazz on a delightful journey through charming locations in Simon’s Cat Crunch Time. Solve fun and challenging match-3 levels, fight off tricky villains, and uncover exciting seasonal surprises along the way! Pawsome Features: Simple & Addictive Gameplay – Match and connect treats to create powerful combos! Hundreds of Levels – Explore crunch time challenges and unlock new adventures. Fight Off Villains – Beat Sir Royston the Pug, Mr. Potts, and other snack-stealing troublemakers! Purrfect Power-Ups – Use special boosters to boom through obstacles and complete tricky puzzles! Play with Friends – Join a team, compare scores, and challenge your friends to see who can beat the most levels! Exciting Events – Discover limited-time challenges and treasure-filled surprises! With regular updates, new levels, and adorable animations, there’s always something fresh in Simon’s Cat Crunch Time! Play now and enjoy a cat-puzzle game full of tasty treats and endless fun!

Screenshots

Bee Brilliant4 screens
Simon's Cat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Simon's Cat at 53K against Bee Brilliant's 5.4K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Bee Brilliant sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Simon's Cat sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bee Brilliant against 4.9 for Simon's Cat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simon's Cat has 53K ratings behind it against 5.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Bee Brilliant's written reviews are positive against 87% of Simon's Cat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bee Brilliant versus Simon's Cat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBee BrilliantSimon's Cat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.4K ratings)4.9 (53K ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.3% of reviews — better87.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.4K53K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size477 MB479 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperTactile Games ApSTactile Games Limited

Customer experience

Bee Brilliant

All ratings5,385 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews460 reviews
Positive88.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative7.0%

Simon's Cat

All ratings53,091 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews1,937 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative8.5%

User reviews

Bee Brilliant

From 5.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎶 Cute singing bees
  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
  • 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases required to progress
  • ⏱️ Ability to save unlimited lives for later

Room to improve

  • 🕷️ Frustrating spider/obstacle mechanics
  • 🤯 Levels become overly difficult and unbeatable without boosters
  • 🔁 Repetitive level designs and backgrounds
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and sync issues
  • 💰 Boosters and extra moves are too expensive

Simon's Cat

From 53K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Cute and fun graphics
  • 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
  • 🕰️ Relaxing time-killer
  • 🎁 Generous with free rewards
  • 👨‍💻 Responsive developers

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔁 Repetitive levels
  • 🤯 Extremely difficult later levels
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Misleading advertising

Bugs and requests

Bee Brilliant

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not registering as completed
  • Inconsistent behavior with booster and video ads
  • Coins and progress disappearing after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a level editor or custom level creation
  • Ability to use saved lives in smaller increments
  • More variety in level layouts and challenges
  • Improved Facebook/cloud sync to prevent data loss

Simon's Cat

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Ads not registering properly
  • Incorrect scoring and progress tracking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Daily login bonus
  • More variety in levels and challenges
  • Option to disable ads
  • Improved progression system

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bee Brilliant

One-time10
  • Continue$0.99
  • Starter pack$0.99
  • Special Offer$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Stack of Coins$1.99
  • Piggy Bank Offer$1.99
  • Piggy Bank$3.99
  • Pile of Coins$9.99
  • VIBee Membership$9.99
  • Bag of Coins$19.99
  • Chest of Coins$49.99
10 purchases

Simon's Cat

One-time10
  • Welcome Pack$0.99
  • Stack of Coins$1.99
  • Kitten Bundle$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Kitten Bundle$3.99
  • Open Piggy Bank$3.99
  • Special Offer$6.99
  • Pile of Coins$9.99
  • Treat Bundle$9.99
  • Bag of Coins$19.99
  • Purrfect Bundle$19.99

Questions

Is Bee Brilliant free?
Bee Brilliant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simon's Cat free?
Simon's Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bee Brilliant or Simon's Cat?
Simon's Cat is rated higher. Bee Brilliant averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Simon's Cat averages 4.9 from 53K ratings.
Do Bee Brilliant or Simon's Cat have ads?
Neither Bee Brilliant nor Simon's Cat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bee Brilliant or Simon's Cat?
Bee Brilliant ships an update monthly, and Simon's Cat monthly. Most recently, Bee Brilliant was updated on November 1, 2026 and Simon's Cat on November 5, 2026.

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