# DonutCat vs Kitten Match

The clearest difference is ads: DonutCat at none against Kitten Match's shown. DonutCat also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (93% vs 77%). Kitten Match's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 26) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DonutCat sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Kitten Match sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kitten Match holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kitten Match has 20K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of DonutCat's written reviews are positive against 77% of Kitten Match's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DonutCat ships an update weekly, Kitten Match monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DonutCat | Kitten Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donutcat/id998425693/reviews) | **[4.8 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitten-match/id1479140024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.5% of reviews** | 77.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 880 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LoadComplete](https://appshunter.io/developer/391324922) | [成都新奇互娱科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716476998) |

## What reviewers say

### DonutCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donutcat/id998425693)

Embark on a frantic, endless running adventure as a kitten chases a donut. Master challenging patterns, collect coins for shop upgrades, and enjoy a dizzying mode. Share your high scores with friends.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Master hard patterns, Collect coins for shop items, Dizzy mode, Social sharing of high scores, Everyplay integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SCOTTISH FOLD | $0.99 | one-time |
| AMERICAN SHORTHAIR | $0.99 | one-time |
| PERSIAN | $0.99 | one-time |
| RAGAMUFFINE | $0.99 | one-time |
| RUSSIAN BLUE | $0.99 | one-time |
| SIAMESE | $0.99 | one-time |
| BRITISH SHORTHAIR | $0.99 | one-time |
| NORWEGIAN FOREST | $0.99 | one-time |


### Kitten Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitten-match/id1479140024)

Solve match-3 puzzles to earn resources for designing and decorating a mansion. Care for adorable kittens by feeding and dressing them, and enjoy their company as you renovate your home. Unlock new chapters and bond with your feline friends.

**Highlights:** Solve match-3 puzzles, Design and decorate mansions, Care for kittens (feed, dress, pet), Unlock new chapters and storylines, Renovate and remodel with furniture, Compete with Facebook friends

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack(9978) | $0.99 | one-time |
| A small handful of coins-名称 | $0.99 | one-time |
| A small Handful of Coin02-名称 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Safe Deposit Box | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kitty Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5,500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Love Kitten Association | $6.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Cat Treasure | $6.99 | one-time |
| 12,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Regular Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 53,000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 150,000 Coins | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐱 Cute and adorable kittens
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Satisfying room decoration
- 🤩 Enjoyable story and characters
- 💎 Generous rewards and free content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult levels
- 🤖 Intrusive and excessive ads
- 🐛 Crashes, bugs, and glitches
- 🤔 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Levels unable to be reshuffled
- Inability to access kitten toy section
- Persistent issues with app updates
- Incorrect or missing game features

**Requested features**

- Add more cats and rooms to decorate
- Improve level difficulty progression
- Introduce more mini-games and activities
- Allow renaming and customizing cats
- Provide better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DonutCat free?

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

### Is Kitten Match free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DonutCat or Kitten Match?

Kitten Match is rated higher. DonutCat averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Kitten Match averages 4.8 from 20K ratings.

### Do DonutCat or Kitten Match have ads?

Kitten Match shows ads; DonutCat does not.

### Which is updated more often, DonutCat or Kitten Match?

DonutCat ships an update weekly, and Kitten Match monthly. Most recently, DonutCat was updated on October 21, 2026 and Kitten Match on October 29, 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.*