# Tadpole Tap vs Nom Cat

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nom Cat at every 5 weeks against Tadpole Tap's every 6 months. Tadpole Tap's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tadpole Tap sells 9 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Tadpole Tap against 4.6 for Nom Cat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 482 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Tadpole Tap's written reviews are positive against 85% of Nom Cat's.

Tadpole Tap ships an update every 6 months, Nom Cat every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tadpole Tap | Nom Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tadpole-tap/id921017188/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nom-cat/id969934912/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 482 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.3% of reviews** | 85.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outerminds Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/921017187) | [Lucky Kat Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/498980984) |

## What reviewers say

### Tadpole Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tadpole-tap/id921017188)

Guide a tadpole through perilous obstacles by flicking its tongue to eat flies and ascend. Unlock and upgrade unique tadpoles, power-ups, and skins to achieve higher scores and compete with friends on leaderboards. Collect puzzle pieces and achievements for a rewarding retro gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Unlockable tadpoles with unique abilities, Tadpole and power-up upgrades, Tongue-based movement and fly eating, Obstacle navigation and high score chasing, Collectible puzzle pieces and skins, Leaderboard for friend comparisons, Achievements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spook | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stapler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Fly Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silver Fly Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver Case | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Fly Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jade Fly Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Case | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Fly Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Very fun game
- 👍 No ads, no pay to win
- 💡 Simple but challenging gameplay
- 🎨 Cute pixel art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Difficult to unlock all content without paying

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Puzzle pieces not saving properly
- Restore purchases not working

**Requested features**

- More characters and skins
- New obstacles and levels
- Continued updates and support


### Nom Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nom-cat/id969934912)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Venus and Roo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nala | $0.99 | one-time |
| Keyboard Cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nyan Cat® | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grumpy Cat® | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sushi Cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Background | $0.99 | one-time |
| Garfield | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alice & Finnegan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Garfield Background | $0.99 | one-time |
| Luna the Fashion Kitty | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tadpole Tap free?

Tadpole Tap 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, Tadpole Tap or Nom Cat?

Tadpole Tap is rated higher. Tadpole Tap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 482 ratings, while Nom Cat averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Tadpole Tap or Nom Cat have ads?

Both Tadpole Tap and Nom Cat show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tadpole Tap or Nom Cat?

Tadpole Tap ships an update every 6 months, and Nom Cat every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tadpole Tap was updated on October 21, 2026 and Nom Cat on October 26, 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.*