# Cat Simulator 2 vs School Days HD

The clearest difference is rating: Cat Simulator 2 at 4.7 against School Days HD's 4.0. Cat Simulator 2 also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 369) and review sentiment (72% vs 62%). School Days HD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, 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 School Days HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cat Simulator 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Simulator 2 has 17K ratings behind it against 369, 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 62% of School Days HD's.

Cat Simulator 2 ships an update every 2 months, School Days HD every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Simulator 2 | School Days HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-simulator-2/id978667578/reviews)** | [4.0 (369 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-days-hd/id998178748/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 369 |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 61.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 275 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mobile-Apps ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/657222950) | [MDickie Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/498978165) |

## 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


### School Days HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-days-hd/id998178748)

Experience a detailed school simulation where you navigate daily life, attend classes, and manage social dynamics.  Master subjects to graduate and survive the popularity contest among fellow students.

**Highlights:** Real-time daily life simulation, Attend classes and learn subjects, Navigate student popularity contests, Explore an interactive city, Detailed control system, Customization options with upgrade

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Private Education | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Simulator 2 free?

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

### Is School Days HD free?

School Days HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cat Simulator 2 or School Days HD?

Cat Simulator 2 is rated higher. Cat Simulator 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while School Days HD averages 4.0 from 369 ratings.

### Do Cat Simulator 2 or School Days HD have ads?

Cat Simulator 2 shows ads; School Days HD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Simulator 2 or School Days HD?

Cat Simulator 2 ships an update every 2 months, and School Days HD every 3 months. Most recently, Cat Simulator 2 was updated on October 22, 2026 and School Days HD on October 20, 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.*