# Cooped Up vs Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever

The clearest difference is update cadence: Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever at monthly against Cooped Up's every 17 months. Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 84) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Cooped Up's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 52%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cooped Up sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever has 16K ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Cooped Up's written reviews are positive against 52% of Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cooped Up ships an update every 17 months, Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cooped Up | Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooped-up/id984037545/reviews) | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumpy-cats-worst-game-ever/id1151747316/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 84 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.7% of reviews** | 51.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Lucky Kat Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/498980984) |

## What reviewers say

### Cooped Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooped-up/id984037545)

Navigate a vibrant sanctuary as a new exotic bird, flinging yourself upwards while avoiding obstacles and other quirky birds. Snack on tasty insects along the way and use boosts to ascend further. Compete with friends via Game Center.

**Highlights:** Intuitive twanging fling gameplay, Simple pick up and play, Game Centre support, Collect and eat insects, In-game boosts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Charming and unique pixel art style
- 😄 Quirky humor and entertaining animations
- 🎵 Catchy banjo music and sound design
- ⚡ Fast-paced and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🐛 Screen flickering after watching ads
- 🐛 Game incompatibility with iPad
- 🐛 Upside-down screen glitches
- 📺 Excessive and repetitive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Screen flickering and glitching after ads
- Upside-down screen display
- Phone freezing or requiring restart
- Jump mechanics not responding

**Requested features**

- Unlockable characters and skins
- New maps and backgrounds
- Additional enemy types and difficulty levels
- In-game currency and upgrade system
- Customizable bird options


### Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumpy-cats-worst-game-ever/id1151747316)

Experience a collection of intentionally terrible mini-games featuring the iconic Grumpy Cat. Unlock new characters, share memes, and compete for high scores with friends. Enjoy a unique soundtrack while playing.

**Highlights:** Awful mini-games, Unlock Grumpy Cat characters, iMessage stickers, Share Grumpy Cat memes, High score challenges, Chiptune music

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock iMessage Stickers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🐱 Grumpy Cat-themed content
- 💰 Fair monetization with no paywalls
- 📱 Works offline

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Glitchy mini-games
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Inaccessible iMessage stickers

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle mini-game not functioning properly
- Plate cleaning mini-game issues
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates and new content
- Ability to play any mini-game on demand
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cooped Up free?

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

### Is Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever free?

Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cooped Up or Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever?

Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever is rated higher. Cooped Up averages 4.5 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

### Do Cooped Up or Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever have ads?

Both Cooped Up and Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cooped Up or Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever?

Cooped Up ships an update every 17 months, and Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever monthly. Most recently, Cooped Up was updated on October 21, 2026 and Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever on October 30, 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.*