# Nom Cat vs Magic Bridge!

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nom Cat at every 5 weeks against Magic Bridge!'s every 11 months. Nom Cat also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 107). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nom Cat sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Magic Bridge! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nom Cat holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nom Cat has 1.1K ratings behind it against 107, 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 73% of Magic Bridge!'s.

Nom Cat ships an update every 5 weeks, Magic Bridge! every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nom Cat | Magic Bridge! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nom-cat/id969934912/reviews)** | [4.2 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-bridge/id1463774222/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 107 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 73.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucky Kat Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/498980984) | [Gionathan Pesaresi](https://appshunter.io/developer/774933633) |

## What reviewers say

### Nom Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nom-cat/id969934912)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Venus and Roo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nala | $0.99 | one-time |
| Keyboard Cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nyan Cat® | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grumpy Cat® | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sushi Cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Background | $0.99 | one-time |
| Garfield | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alice & Finnegan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Garfield Background | $0.99 | one-time |
| Luna the Fashion Kitty | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple, fun, and addicting
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Cute cat sprites
- 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of cats and backgrounds to collect

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches with purchasing and equipping skins
- 💰 Expensive cats and backgrounds
- 🔍 Difficult to obtain certain cats without paying
- 🐛 Game crashes or freezes after updates
- 🔍 Hard to master, especially for beginners

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Magic Bridge!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-bridge/id1463774222)

Control a tilting bridge by tapping left and right to navigate obstacles and collect coins. This game offers simple controls with challenging gameplay, allowing you to unlock characters and reach new heights.

**Highlights:** Tilt bridge control, Obstacle avoidance, Coin collection, Character unlocks, Challenging gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bag of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pot of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Cat | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and fun gameplay
- 🚫 No WiFi required
- 🎮 Good tie-in to Super Cat Tales
- ✨ Variety of cats with unique differences
- 🕹️ Smooth controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💀 Instant death on one hit
- 📉 Health system pointless
- 🐌 Cat moves too fast
- 😵 Controls are difficult/sensitive
- 💸 Cats are expensive

**Reported bugs**

- Cat dies in one hit
- Cannot move away after being hit
- Stun system not present

**Requested features**

- Fix the one-hit death bug
- Add a storyline
- Add music
- Add Robo-kitty to character list
- Add checkpoints


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nom Cat free?

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

### Is Magic Bridge! free?

Magic Bridge! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nom Cat or Magic Bridge!?

Nom Cat is rated higher. Nom Cat averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Magic Bridge! averages 4.2 from 107 ratings.

### Do Nom Cat or Magic Bridge! have ads?

Both Nom Cat and Magic Bridge! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nom Cat or Magic Bridge!?

Nom Cat ships an update every 5 weeks, and Magic Bridge! every 11 months. Most recently, Nom Cat was updated on September 23, 2026 and Magic Bridge! on September 20, 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.*