# Cat Simulator 2 vs Cat Life Simulator!

The clearest difference is rating: Cat Simulator 2 at 4.7 against Cat Life Simulator!'s 3.5. Cat Simulator 2 also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 43%) and ratings volume (17K vs 589). Cat Life Simulator!'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Simulator 2 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Cat Life Simulator! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cat Simulator 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Simulator 2 has 17K ratings behind it against 589, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Cat Simulator 2's written reviews are positive against 43% of Cat Life Simulator!'s.

Cat Simulator 2 ships an update every 2 months, Cat Life Simulator! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Simulator 2 | Cat Life Simulator! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-simulator-2/id978667578/reviews)** | [3.5 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-life-simulator/id1618932648/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 589 |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 43.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 275 MB | 366 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mobile-Apps ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/657222950) | [BoomHits sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451606344) |

## 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


### Cat Life Simulator!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-life-simulator/id1618932648)

Experience life from a cat's perspective in this virtual pet simulator. Create your own feline, explore realistic environments, and make choices that shape your cat's life. Care for your pet, interact with others, and enjoy the challenges and joys of being a cat.

**Highlights:** Create and customize your cat, Explore realistic virtual environments, Interact with humans and other cats, Make life-altering choices, Care for your cat's needs, Play games and buy accessories

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Energy Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Offer | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐱 Cute cat-themed game
- 🤩 Engaging storyline
- 👍 Variety of choices and outcomes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😢 Sad events (mother cat's death)
- 🤬 Inappropriate content (profanity, violence)
- 🤯 Glitches and crashes
- 💤 Repetitive and short gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game restarts after completing episodes
- Screen goes black or freezes during gameplay
- Ads not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add more episodes and seasons
- Allow players to choose gender and name
- Avoid mother cat's death or make it less tragic
- Reduce inappropriate content for younger players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Simulator 2 free?

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

### Is Cat Life Simulator! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cat Simulator 2 or Cat Life Simulator!?

Cat Simulator 2 is rated higher. Cat Simulator 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Cat Life Simulator! averages 3.5 from 589 ratings.

### Do Cat Simulator 2 or Cat Life Simulator! have ads?

Both Cat Simulator 2 and Cat Life Simulator! show ads.

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

Cat Simulator 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Cat Life Simulator! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cat Simulator 2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Cat Life Simulator! on October 19, 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.*