# Nom Cat vs Stacky catty

The clearest difference is rating: Stacky catty at 5.0 against Nom Cat's 4.6. Stacky catty also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%). Nom Cat's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 28). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nom Cat sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Stacky catty sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stacky catty 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 28, 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 Stacky catty's.

Nom Cat ships an update every 5 weeks, Stacky catty monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nom Cat | Stacky catty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nom-cat/id969934912/reviews) | **[5.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacky-catty/id1594414930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lucky Kat Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/498980984) | [Veronica Amado](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453799436) |

## 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


### Stacky catty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacky-catty/id1594414930)

Embark on a delightful 2D dash adventure in a candy-themed world. Use square stacks to overcome obstacles and collect adorable cat skins. Discover a kitten's journey home through various dessert landscapes and challenges.

**Highlights:** 2D dash gameplay, Collectible cat skins, Square stack building, Candy world theme, Daily free coins, Multiple levels, Relaxing gameplay mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nom Cat free?

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

### Is Stacky catty free?

Stacky catty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nom Cat or Stacky catty?

Stacky catty is rated higher. Nom Cat averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Stacky catty averages 5.0 from 28 ratings.

### Do Nom Cat or Stacky catty have ads?

Both Nom Cat and Stacky catty show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nom Cat or Stacky catty?

Nom Cat ships an update every 5 weeks, and Stacky catty monthly. Most recently, Nom Cat was updated on October 11, 2026 and Stacky catty on October 8, 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.*