# Bee Brilliant vs Simon's Cat

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Bee Brilliant | Simon's Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bee-brilliant/id888251661/reviews) | **[4.9 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-crunch-time/id1239458501/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.4K | **53K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.3% of reviews** | 87.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 477 MB | 479 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tactile Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/308973149) | [Tactile Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400704108) |

## What reviewers say

### Bee Brilliant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bee-brilliant/id888251661)

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:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continue | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIBee Membership | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕷️ 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-crunch-time/id1239458501)

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:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kitten Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kitten Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Open Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treat Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Purrfect Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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