# Animal Captain vs Cat in Space Lite

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cat in Space Lite at 91% against Animal Captain's 50%. Cat in Space Lite also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (96 vs 5). Animal Captain's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Cat in Space Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat in Space Lite has 96 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Animal Captain's written reviews are positive against 91% of Cat in Space Lite's.

Animal Captain ships an update every 6 weeks, Cat in Space Lite daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Animal Captain | Cat in Space Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-captain/id968005663/reviews) | **[4.7 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-in-space-lite/id6737334245/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 32 MB | 392 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Italic ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/968005662) | [Little Seeds Music CIC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775922483) |

## What reviewers say

### Animal Captain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-captain/id968005663)

Guide animals onto a ferry by matching compatible species, teaching preschoolers about animal relationships. Solve simple puzzles to ensure all passengers are happy before setting sail.

**Highlights:** Animal species matching puzzles, Ferry transport simulation, Teaches carnivore/herbivore relationships, Minimalistic graphics, Simple gameplay for preschoolers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cat in Space Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-in-space-lite/id6737334245)

Embark on a musical family adventure in space. Solve puzzles and experience anti-gravity in this point-and-click game. It's the perfect introduction to a larger narrative experience.

**Highlights:** Point & click interface, Drag & drop inventory, Hand-drawn animation, Original songs and music, Puzzle solving, Space exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Cute and fun game
- 🎨 Great art style and music
- 💡 Interesting premise and story

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Demo is too short
- 👶 Puzzles are too easy

**Requested features**

- Full game release
- More story and content
- Soundtrack release on Spotify


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Animal Captain free?

Animal Captain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cat in Space Lite free?

Cat in Space Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Animal Captain or Cat in Space Lite?

Cat in Space Lite is rated higher. Animal Captain averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Cat in Space Lite averages 4.7 from 96 ratings.

### Do Animal Captain or Cat in Space Lite have ads?

Neither Animal Captain nor Cat in Space Lite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Animal Captain or Cat in Space Lite?

Animal Captain ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cat in Space Lite daily. Most recently, Animal Captain was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cat in Space Lite on November 4, 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.*