Comparison

Beatnik vs Kitty in the Box 2

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

Head to head
About

Beatnik

Guide a character as they fall through an icy environment, dodging obstacles. Test your reflexes and see how long you can survive this challenging and addictive game.

Highlights
  • Endless falling gameplay
  • Dodge icy obstacles
  • Challenging and addictive
  • Simple controls
  • Artsy design
Features
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Make the dude fall and dodge the icy obstacles. How long can you last out? Check our reviews: 'Loved it, great game. Challenging. Addictive. Well designed. Artsy.' 'It's a GREAT game. Awesome! And it's really hard, when you try, it gets you SO dizzy...' 'Simple, straight forward. Addictive! Keep falling!' 'Awesome! I play it after school everyday to get higher up and im gonna ask my friends to play.' 'This game will make you crazy. It's so hard, but so much fun!' 'Excellent Game! Just got to play it on my Tita's iPad Mini a while ago. And got immediately hooked to the game!'

About

Kitty in the Box 2

Guide a playful cat as it dives into various boxes in this puzzle adventure. The goal is to get the kitty into the golden box, navigating handcrafted levels with unique themes and avoiding obstacles like birds. Unlock achievements and costumes as you progress.

Highlights
  • Launch kittens into boxes
  • Handcrafted levels
  • Elaborately designed themes
  • Challenging achievements
  • Lovely costumes
Features
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Join Sushi in this Kitty in the Box sequel as they dive into the world of Boxing -- no, not the one with punching and gloves. We’re talking about that thing that cats do where they pounce into boxes… What’s up with that? Who determines if they fits they sits? Seriously, why do they do that? Find out the answer in Kitty in the Box 2! The goal here is simple: get the kitty into the golden box! Miss a box and back to the beginning you go. Get ready for some butt wiggles, slippery catwalks, candy... Oh, and watch out for the mischievous birds! Features: Launching kittens into boxes Handcrafted levels Elaborately designed themes Challenging achievements And lovely costumes

Screenshots

Beatnik4 screens
Kitty in the Box 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kitty in the Box 2 at 4.6 against Beatnik's 3.9. Kitty in the Box 2 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (177 vs 8). Beatnik's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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. Kitty in the Box 2 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Beatnik asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kitty in the Box 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kitty in the Box 2 has 177 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Beatnik's written reviews are positive against 84% of Kitty in the Box 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beatnik ships an update every 4 months, Kitty in the Box 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Beatnik versus Kitty in the Box 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeatnikKitty in the Box 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (8 ratings)4.6 (177 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better83.6% of reviews
Number of ratings8177 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB213 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViacheslav FonderkinMokuni LLC

Customer experience

Beatnik

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

Kitty in the Box 2

All ratings177 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive83.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative9.8%

Bugs and requests

Beatnik

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Kitty in the Box 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cloud save not working
  • Shoots when not aimed
  • Doesn't count slide into box
  • Camera zooms in and won't zoom out after dying
  • Cannot see what aiming for or the cat in some circumstances

Requested features

7 requests
  • Make levels harder
  • Add more levels
  • Add an endless runner/high scores mode
  • More clothes/accessories for cats
  • Fix cloud save feature
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  • Make clothing store prices more reasonable
  • Allow choosing all cats from the start

In-app purchases

None

Beatnik

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Kitty in the Box 2

One-time8
  • 200 Sardine$1.99
  • Premium Package$2.99
  • Double Sardines$2.99
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  • 400 Sardine$3.99
  • Special Sardine Pack (x880)$4.99
  • x900$9.99
  • x2000$19.99
  • x4500$29.99

Questions

Is Beatnik free?
Beatnik is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kitty in the Box 2 free?
Kitty in the Box 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Beatnik or Kitty in the Box 2?
Kitty in the Box 2 is rated higher. Beatnik averages 3.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Kitty in the Box 2 averages 4.6 from 177 ratings.
Do Beatnik or Kitty in the Box 2 have ads?
Kitty in the Box 2 shows ads; Beatnik does not.
Which is updated more often, Beatnik or Kitty in the Box 2?
Beatnik ships an update every 4 months, and Kitty in the Box 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Beatnik was updated on November 1, 2026 and Kitty in the Box 2 on November 2, 2026.

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