# ShakeApp vs Cat Translator

The clearest difference is rating: Cat Translator at 4.3 against ShakeApp's 1.0. Cat Translator also leads on ratings volume (44 vs 1). ShakeApp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Translator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. ShakeApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cat Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Translator has 44 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ShakeApp ships an update every 3 weeks, Cat Translator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShakeApp | Cat Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakeapp/id968306308/reviews) | **[4.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-translator-cat-talk/id6759792538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [idealump, K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/968306307) | [Viktoriia Zinoveva](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782896191) |

## What reviewers say

### ShakeApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakeapp/id968306308)

Turn your phone into a sound-making device. Simulate drums or applause by shaking your device. Ideal for group events like parties and stadiums.

**Highlights:** Shake to make sound, Drum simulation, Applause simulation, Group use, Party entertainment

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cat Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-translator-cat-talk/id6759792538)

This app allows you to translate your cat's meows into emotions and moods, and also convert your voice into realistic cat sounds. It offers fun interactive features for both cats and owners, aiming to enhance communication between pets and their humans.

**Highlights:** Translate cat meows into feelings, Convert voice into realistic cat sounds, Play real meow sounds, Fun interactive features for cats and owners, Analyze cat meows for emotions

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Week 3-day trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShakeApp free?

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

### Is Cat Translator free?

Cat Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ShakeApp or Cat Translator?

Cat Translator is rated higher. ShakeApp averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cat Translator averages 4.3 from 44 ratings.

### Do ShakeApp or Cat Translator have ads?

Neither ShakeApp nor Cat Translator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShakeApp or Cat Translator?

ShakeApp ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cat Translator every 2 weeks. Most recently, ShakeApp was updated on October 21, 2026 and Cat Translator on October 28, 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.*