Comparison

Nom Cat vs Cats vs Pickles

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

Cats vs Pickles

Control a pickle and dodge falling objects in this fun, addictive game. Avoid obstacles like yarn balls and plants across over 100 levels. Unlock turbo mode for even faster gameplay.

Highlights
  • Easy-to-learn controls
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Dodge falling obstacles
  • Over 100 levels
  • Unlock turbo mode
  • Variety of locations
Features
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Easy-to-learn controls and addictive gameplay! Control a dodgin’ dill and avoid falling objects dropped by adorable cats who just can’t chill! Keep your pickle from getting crushed until time is up to win a level! Avoid obstacles (balls of yarn, can of sardines, potted plants! Oh my!) Survive a variety of stunning locations, from the inside of a refrigerator to a tropical beach! Over 100 levels is just the beginning! Unlock turbo mode for hours and hours of additional play! The higher the turbo level, the faster the action!

Screenshots

Nom Cat4 screens
Cats vs Pickles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cats vs Pickles at none against Nom Cat's shown. Cats vs Pickles also leads on ratings volume (6.2K vs 1.1K) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 and Cats vs Pickles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cats vs Pickles holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cats vs Pickles has 6.2K ratings behind it against 1.1K, 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 91% of Cats vs Pickles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nom Cat ships an update every 5 weeks, Cats vs Pickles every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nom Cat versus Cats vs Pickles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNom CatCats vs Pickles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings)4.8 (6.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.4% of reviews91.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K6.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB496 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucky Kat StudiosCepia LLC

Customer experience

Nom Cat

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

Cats vs Pickles

All ratings6,060 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews219 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.6%

User reviews

Nom Cat

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Cats vs Pickles

From 6.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😍 Cute and fun game
  • 👍 Addictive and challenging gameplay
  • 🎨 Unique and creative concept
  • 🎮 Enjoyable for all ages
  • 🧸 Tie-in with popular plush toys

Room to improve

  • 💸 Frequent and intrusive ads
  • 🤖 Inappropriate ad content
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🕹️ Difficulty level can be frustrating

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

Cats vs Pickles

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game randomly stops working
  • Paid ad-removal feature doesn't work as expected
  • Difficulty level spikes unexpectedly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow playing as a cat instead of a pickle
  • Add more levels and pickle/cat varieties
  • Implement an 'easy mode' for younger players
  • Improve ad-free experience for paid users

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
1 purchases

Cats vs Pickles

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Nom Cat free?
Nom Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cats vs Pickles free?
Cats vs Pickles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nom Cat or Cats vs Pickles?
Cats vs Pickles is rated higher. Nom Cat averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Cats vs Pickles averages 4.8 from 6.2K ratings.
Do Nom Cat or Cats vs Pickles have ads?
Nom Cat shows ads; Cats vs Pickles does not.
Which is updated more often, Nom Cat or Cats vs Pickles?
Nom Cat ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cats vs Pickles every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nom Cat was updated on October 26, 2026 and Cats vs Pickles on October 26, 2026.

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