Comparison

Nom Cat vs Flapping Unicorn

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

Head to head
About

Nom Cat

Tap and hold to feed hungry cats with fish in this arcade game. Avoid flying bombs to keep the cats safe and aim for a high score. Unlock cute cat characters by collecting goldfish.

Highlights
  • Endless arcade gameplay
  • Tap and hold to feed cats
  • Avoid flying bombs
  • Unlockable cat characters
  • Collect goldfish
  • Compete on Game Center
Features
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Help still Nom Cat's hunger! Tap and hold to open the mouths of both cats to feed them with endless waves of fish. The more fish you eat, the higher your score. Beat your friends on Game Center or brag about your score on social network. But, watch out! You have to stay focused to avoid the flying bombs. You don't want the cute cats to explode, do you? Unlock some of the cutest cat characters by collecting as many goldfish as you can! Features: * Easy to play and challenging! * Retro music and retro visuals * Endless arcade gameplay * Play Nom Slots to collect more goldfish * Play as one of internet's most famous cats like Grumpy Cat®, Nyan Cat®, Keyboard Cat®, Nala Cat, Venus Two Faced Cat, Oskar The Blind Cat and many more!

About

Flapping Unicorn

Embark on an adventure in a cute, dreamy fantasy world. This game offers a whimsical experience with charming visuals and engaging gameplay. Explore a magical realm filled with delightful elements.

Highlights
  • Dreamy fantasy world
  • Cute aesthetic
  • Adventure gameplay
  • Whimsical elements
Features
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可愛い世界へいざ冒険!! ゆめかわいいファンタジーげーむ!!

Screenshots

Nom Cat4 screens
Flapping Unicorn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flapping Unicorn at none against Nom Cat's 11. Flapping Unicorn also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Nom Cat's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 5). On price, update cadence 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. Nom Cat sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Flapping Unicorn asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flapping Unicorn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nom Cat has 1.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Nom Cat's written reviews are positive against 100% of Flapping Unicorn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nom Cat ships an update every 5 weeks, Flapping Unicorn every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Nom Cat versus Flapping Unicorn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNom CatFlapping Unicorn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucky Kat StudiosMako Muraoka Yudai Muraoka

Customer experience

Nom Cat

All ratings1,086 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews575 reviews
Positive85.4%
Neutral5.0%
Negative9.6%

Flapping Unicorn

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Nom Cat

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes when declining to watch ads
  • Purchased items not showing up or working
  • Progress lost after reinstalling the app
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • More skins or backdrops
  • Option to play with one cat instead of two
  • Ability to earn premium cats through gameplay
  • Restore purchases feature
  • Mute sound option
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  • Reward system for reaching scores in normal mode

Flapping Unicorn

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Nom Cat

One-time11
  • Venus and Roo$0.99
  • Nala$0.99
  • Keyboard Cat$0.99
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  • Nyan Cat®$0.99
  • Grumpy Cat®$0.99
  • Sushi Cat$0.99
  • Space Background$0.99
  • Garfield$0.99
  • Alice & Finnegan$0.99
  • Garfield Background$0.99
  • Luna the Fashion Kitty$0.99
None

Flapping Unicorn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nom Cat free?
Nom Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flapping Unicorn free?
Flapping Unicorn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nom Cat or Flapping Unicorn?
Flapping Unicorn is rated higher. Nom Cat averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Flapping Unicorn averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Nom Cat or Flapping Unicorn have ads?
Nom Cat shows ads; Flapping Unicorn does not.
Which is updated more often, Nom Cat or Flapping Unicorn?
Nom Cat ships an update every 5 weeks, and Flapping Unicorn every 2 months. Most recently, Nom Cat was updated on September 28, 2026 and Flapping Unicorn on August 22, 2026.

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