# Nom Cat vs Cats vs Pickles

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Nom Cat | Cats vs Pickles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nom-cat/id969934912/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cats-vs-pickles/id1487708781/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **6.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 496 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucky Kat Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/498980984) | [Cepia LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/878960810) |

## 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


### Cats vs Pickles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cats-vs-pickles/id1487708781)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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