# READY SET CAT vs Ball Escape

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ball Escape at every 2 days against READY SET CAT's every 70 months. READY SET CAT's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. READY SET CAT sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Ball Escape sells 6 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 — 5.0 for READY SET CAT against 5.0 for Ball Escape. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

READY SET CAT ships an update every 70 months, Ball Escape every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | READY SET CAT | Ball Escape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ready-set-cat/id924821970/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-escape-ring-breaker/id6809206798/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 70 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 206 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [E CHARM LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894792202) | [CARSON JOEL FRISCIC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809206800) |

## What reviewers say

### READY SET CAT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ready-set-cat/id924821970)

A fast-paced game where you shoo cats out of boxes by making color chains. Utilize Supercats with unique powers to help you become the ultimate cat-champion. Compete with friends and join leagues to prove your skills.

**Highlights:** Chain cats of different colors, Utilize Supercats with unique powers, Compete with friends and leagues, Original and catchy game mechanics, Interesting quests and prizes, Charming cat animations and sounds

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aquarium | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sausages | $0.99 | one-time |
| Task Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Xmas Hats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Valentines | $0.99 | one-time |
| Simple Catbox | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magic Box (SALE) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bats | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magic Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Supercat | $2.99 | one-time |


### Ball Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-escape-ring-breaker/id6809206798)

Bounce a ball through rotating rings, finding gaps and collecting power-ups. Upgrade your ball's stats and abilities to progress through 50 levels or challenge yourself in an endless mode. Customize your ball's appearance and enjoy offline gameplay.

**Highlights:** Break rings and find gaps, Upgrade ball stats and power-ups, 50 challenging levels, Endless mode for high scores, Daily challenges, Unlockable ball skins and trails, Offline gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Key Cache | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Vault | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fast Forward | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ascendant Cache | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is READY SET CAT free?

READY SET CAT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ball Escape free?

Ball Escape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, READY SET CAT or Ball Escape?

READY SET CAT and Ball Escape are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Which is updated more often, READY SET CAT or Ball Escape?

READY SET CAT ships an update every 70 months, and Ball Escape every 2 days. Most recently, READY SET CAT was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ball Escape on October 31, 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.*