Comparison

mimic + lite 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

mimic + lite

This is a challenging memory game where you must repeat color sequences. It offers multiple game modes and customization options to test and improve your recall abilities. Perfect for quick play sessions.

Highlights
  • Repeat color sequences
  • Classic, Dynamic, Reverse, Shuffle modes
  • 4 customizable themes
  • 2x2 or 4x4 board options
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Ad-supported free version
Features
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Mimic + is an addictive and challenging memory game based on Simon Says classic game - one of the most popular games of all time! Have a few minutes to spare? Waiting in line? This is perfect for you! The concept is simple: repeat the color sequence shown—each round adds one more step. Sounds easy? The challenge ramps up fast. Try it and see how far your memory can take you! Don’t be fooled by its simplicity—reach level 30 and you’re a true genius # Game Modes * Classic - Repeat the sequence in order. * Dynamic - Play like Classic, but new buttons appear as you progress. * Reverse - Repeat the sequence backwards. * Shuffle - The pattern reshuffles every round. # Fully Customizable * Choose from 4 themes: Classic, Piano, Xylophone, or Wormarium * Play on 2×2 or 4×4 boards * Set your starting level (up to 25 in the lite version) * Toggle sound effects * Replay the sequence (paid version only) * Use up to 3 continues (1 in lite) * Compete via Game Center leaderboards * Free version supported by ads; paid version is ad‑free Enjoy the game? Rate us and share your feedback!

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

mimic + lite4 screens
Simon's Cat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simon's Cat at 4.9 against mimic + lite's 4.3. Simon's Cat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). mimic + lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, monetization model and device support 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. Simon's Cat sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. mimic + lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simon's Cat holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simon's Cat has 53K ratings behind it against 157, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of mimic + lite's written reviews are positive against 87% of Simon's Cat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mimic + lite ships an update every 7 months, Simon's Cat monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
mimic + lite versus Simon's Cat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermimic + liteSimon's Cat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (157 ratings)4.9 (53K ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews87.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15753K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB479 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperFlavio SerrazesTactile Games Limited

Customer experience

mimic + lite

All ratings154 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral9.7%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Simon's Cat

All ratings53,091 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews1,936 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative8.5%

Bugs and requests

mimic + lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

mimic + lite

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Simon's Cat

One-time12
  • Welcome Pack$0.99
  • Stack of Coins$1.99
  • Kitten Bundle$1.99
Show 9 more
  • Kitten Bundle$3.99
  • Open Piggy Bank$3.99
  • Special Offer$6.99
  • Pile of Coins$9.99
  • Treat Bundle$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Special Offer$11.99
  • Bag of Coins$19.99
  • Purrfect Bundle$19.99

Questions

Is mimic + lite free?
mimic + lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simon's Cat free?
Simon's Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, mimic + lite or Simon's Cat?
Simon's Cat is rated higher. mimic + lite averages 4.3 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Simon's Cat averages 4.9 from 53K ratings.
Do mimic + lite or Simon's Cat have ads?
mimic + lite shows ads; Simon's Cat does not.
Which is updated more often, mimic + lite or Simon's Cat?
mimic + lite ships an update every 7 months, and Simon's Cat monthly. Most recently, mimic + lite was updated on October 14, 2026 and Simon's Cat on October 18, 2026.

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