# Cat Simulator 2 vs Cat Life Virtual Pet Simulator

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cat Simulator 2 at 17K against Cat Life Virtual Pet Simulator's 39. Cat Simulator 2 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Simulator 2 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Cat Life Virtual Pet Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.6 for Cat Life Virtual Pet Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Simulator 2 has 17K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cat Simulator 2 ships an update every 2 months, Cat Life Virtual Pet Simulator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Simulator 2 | Cat Life Virtual Pet Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-simulator-2/id978667578/reviews)** | [4.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-life-virtual-pet-simulator/id6466288767/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 275 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobile-Apps ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/657222950) | [JEU TECHNOLOGY (PRIVATE) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546624577) |

## 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 Virtual Pet Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-life-virtual-pet-simulator/id6466288767)

Experience a realistic cat life simulation where you can customize, bond with, and care for your virtual kitten. Explore a 3D world, complete challenges, and compete with other players to unlock new features and accessories.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet customization, Cat evolution gameplay, Realistic 3D cat world exploration, Daily challenges and tasks, Multiplayer competition, Unlockable features and accessories

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Simulator 2 free?

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

### Is Cat Life Virtual Pet Simulator free?

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

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

Cat Simulator 2 is rated higher. Cat Simulator 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Cat Life Virtual Pet Simulator averages 4.6 from 39 ratings.

### Do Cat Simulator 2 or Cat Life Virtual Pet Simulator have ads?

Both Cat Simulator 2 and Cat Life Virtual Pet Simulator show ads.

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

Cat Simulator 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Cat Life Virtual Pet Simulator every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cat Simulator 2 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Cat Life Virtual Pet Simulator on October 24, 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.*