# Beatnik vs Kitty in the Box 2

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.

Both are free to download. Kitty in the Box 2 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Beatnik asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beatnik | Kitty in the Box 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatnik-epic-fall/id965633883/reviews) | **[4.6 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitty-in-the-box-2/id1106313526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **177** |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 83.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Viacheslav Fonderkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/642318944) | [Mokuni LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/866640986) |

## What reviewers say

### Beatnik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatnik-epic-fall/id965633883)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kitty in the Box 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitty-in-the-box-2/id1106313526)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Sardine | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Sardines | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400 Sardine | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Sardine Pack (x880) | $4.99 | one-time |
| x900 | $9.99 | one-time |
| x2000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| x4500 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😻 Cute and adorable graphics
-  addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 🌟 Highly recommended
- 🐱 Cat-themed appeal

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⬆️ Levels can be too hard
- ⬇️ Levels can be too easy
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 😩 Frustrating gameplay at times
- 👎 Not as good as the first game

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Make levels harder
- Add more levels
- Add an endless runner/high scores mode
- More clothes/accessories for cats
- Fix cloud save feature


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*