# Cat Simulator 2 vs BitLife

The clearest difference is ratings volume: BitLife at 1.8M against Cat Simulator 2's 17K. BitLife also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#10 vs unranked). Cat Simulator 2's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 51%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Simulator 2 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and BitLife sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cat Simulator 2 against 4.8 for BitLife. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BitLife has 1.8M ratings behind it against 17K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Cat Simulator 2's written reviews are positive against 51% of BitLife's.

Cat Simulator 2 ships an update every 2 months, BitLife every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Simulator 2 | BitLife |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-simulator-2/id978667578/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitlife-life-simulator/id1374403536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17K | **1.8M** |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 51.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#10** |
| Size | 275 MB | 379 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mobile-Apps ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/657222950) | [Candywriter, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954685) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Simulator 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-simulator-2/id978667578)

Experience life as a cat or dog in a virtual world filled with interactive environments and fun activities. Play with friends in multiplayer modes, customize your pet with accessories, and explore various locations like a farm, beach, or supermarket.

**Highlights:** Play as a cat or dog, Owner Mode, Multiple interactive levels, Multiplayer modes, Collect coins and diamonds, Dress up pets with accessories, Survival Mode

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Pets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Places | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Accessories | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack - 100 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| Boss Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐱 Cute cat-themed game
- 🎮 Fun gameplay and activities
- 💎 Variety of cats and accessories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🎨 Outdated or low-quality graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Falling through floors or walls
- Inability to exit ads or return to game
- Inconsistent performance and freezing

**Requested features**

- Add more maps and environments
- Implement a chat feature for multiplayer
- Improve character customization options
- Reduce frequency and intrusiveness of ads


### BitLife

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitlife-life-simulator/id1374403536)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Free · Role Playing, #33 Top Free · Simulation, #58 Top Grossing · Simulation, #59 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Experience a text-based life simulator where every choice shapes your destiny. Build a dream life with love and career, or embrace chaos with crime and scandal. Your virtual life story unfolds with every decision.

**Highlights:** Text-based life simulation, Choice-driven roleplaying, Build a dream life, Embrace chaos and crime, Shape your story through decisions, Interactive story unfolding

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time Machine Use | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Golden Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pacifier | $4.99 | one-time |
| Luxury Lifestyle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Neko Statue | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Diploma | $4.99 | one-time |
| Zoo Expansion Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Racing Expansion Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Casino Expansion Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bitizenship | $7.99 | one-time |
| Investor Expansion Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Landlord Expansion Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| C.U.L.T. Expansion Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Fight Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| God Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bitizenship | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vampire Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bitizenship + God Mode | $15.99 | one-time |
| Boss Mode | $20.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 🚀 Constantly updated
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 👍 Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Too many features behind paywall
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🤔 Certain mechanics feel unrealistic

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior when adopting children
- Losing Bitizenship status after updates
- Certain jobs/careers not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More family-related features (grandparents, aunts/uncles, etc.)
- Ability to start own business or company
- More crime-related activities and scenarios
- Expanded education and career options
- Deeper relationships with friends and coworkers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Simulator 2 free?

Cat Simulator 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BitLife free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cat Simulator 2 or BitLife?

BitLife is rated higher. Cat Simulator 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while BitLife averages 4.8 from 1.8M ratings.

### Do Cat Simulator 2 or BitLife have ads?

Both Cat Simulator 2 and BitLife show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Simulator 2 or BitLife?

Cat Simulator 2 ships an update every 2 months, and BitLife every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cat Simulator 2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and BitLife on October 21, 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.*