Comparison

Nom Cat vs Astro Pounce

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

Astro Pounce

Embark on a cosmic adventure with a space cat in this one-tap arcade game. Time your jumps to leap over rotating hazards and see how long you can survive in a vibrant galaxy. Enjoy quick, satisfying runs with increasing challenge and persistent high scores.

Highlights
  • One-tap controls
  • Dodge cosmic hazards
  • Increasing speed and challenge
  • Persistent high score
  • Instant restart
  • No account required
Features
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Meet the galaxy's bounciest space cat. Astro Pounce is a colorful one-tap arcade game made for quick, satisfying runs. Tap to launch, leap over a rotating cast of cosmic hazards, and see how long you can keep the adventure going. TIME YOUR JUMPS Every tap from the ground sends your cat soaring. Land safely, prepare for the next obstacle, and stay focused as the pace increases. DODGE A COSMIC CAST Bound over aliens, moon rocks, crystal formations, miniature robots, UFOs, space mines, comets, and satellites. CHASE YOUR BEST Each obstacle you clear adds to your score. Your best result is saved on your device, so there is always another record to beat. PLAY IN A COLORFUL GALAXY Enjoy a cheerful pink space cat, glowing nebulae, distant planets, polished animations, and responsive haptic feedback. FEATURES • Simple one-tap controls • Eight randomized obstacle types • Increasing speed and challenge • Persistent on-device high score • Instant restart • No account required How far can you pounce?

Screenshots

Nom Cat4 screens
Astro Pounce4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Astro Pounce at none against Nom Cat's 11. Astro Pounce also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Nom Cat's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Astro Pounce asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Astro Pounce holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nom Cat has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nom Cat ships an update every 5 weeks, Astro Pounce weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Nom Cat versus Astro Pounce: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNom CatAstro Pounce
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucky Kat StudiosBiju Varghese

Customer experience

Nom Cat

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

Astro Pounce

All ratings1 ratings
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

Astro Pounce

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

Astro Pounce

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nom Cat free?
Nom Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Astro Pounce free?
Astro Pounce is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nom Cat or Astro Pounce?
Astro Pounce is rated higher. Nom Cat averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Astro Pounce averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Nom Cat or Astro Pounce have ads?
Nom Cat shows ads; Astro Pounce does not.
Which is updated more often, Nom Cat or Astro Pounce?
Nom Cat ships an update every 5 weeks, and Astro Pounce weekly. Most recently, Nom Cat was updated on October 29, 2026 and Astro Pounce on October 7, 2026.

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