Cat Dash: Cute Cat Music Game vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Cat Dash: Cute Cat Music Game's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Cat Dash: Cute Cat Music Game This App	Sonic Cat-Slash the Beats Nemesis	Smash Colors 3D 2026 Contender	Geometry Dash World Contender	Cat Game - The Cats Collector! Peer	My Talking Tom 2 Peer	Cat Games New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Amanotes Pte. Ltd.	Badsnowball Limited	Badsnowball Limited	RobTop Games AB	MinoMonsters, Inc.	Outfit7 Limited	Mindsoft Technology
Category	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games
Platform	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.9 / 5	4.4 / 5	4.4 / 5
Ratings Count	6,538	8,491	15,386	67,604	169,862	857,807	2,517
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	May 15, 2025	Nov 4, 2019	Jul 25, 2020	Dec 21, 2016	Jul 29, 2019	Nov 6, 2018	Aug 9, 2019
Last Updated	Apr 12, 2026	Aug 15, 2023	May 8, 2026	Jan 29, 2026	May 3, 2026	May 7, 2026	Jan 11, 2023
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	-	mixed	excellent	-	mixed	-
Score	65/100	-	55/100	82/100	-	55/100	-
Praises	Cute cat-themed visual design and catchy music tracks keep casual players engaged during short sessions	-	Rhythm-based gameplay mechanics provide a relaxing and engaging experience for casual music fans	Engaging Gameplay Accessibility and Ease of Use	-	Nostalgic value of the core interaction loop keeps long-term players returning to the experience	-
Complaints	Excessive ad frequency disrupts the core gameplay loop and creates a negative user experience	-	Aggressive full-screen advertisement frequency disrupts the core gameplay flow for most users	Lack of Content Ad Frequency	-	Aggressive advertisement frequency and high cost to remove them frustrate the core user base	-
Requests	Addition of diverse animal character skins beyond cats to increase variety and player interest	-	Expanded music library including specific popular artists and trending tracks for better variety	-	-	Restoration of free access to growth potions and competitive outfit features for all players	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Editors' Choice-style visual appeal drives organic install velocity Rhythm-sync mechanism creates a distinct, repeatable engagement loop	-	Tactile rhythm-matching loop drives high session frequency Manual audio-sync tool reduces input-lag churn	Massive community-driven content library (millions of levels) Strong brand loyalty with 'Excellent' sentiment Robust offline playability	-	High-fidelity 3D character models provide a premium visual experience Multi-world progression system creates long-term retention hooks Talk-back interaction acts as a strong nostalgic retention anchor	-
Weaknesses	Excessive ad frequency leads to high churn Energy system limits retry attempts during difficulty spikes	-	Aggressive ad-pacing triggers immediate uninstallation High subscription cost relative to hyper-casual peers	Native levels are too short (20-minute completion time) High ad frequency causing user friction Lack of modern technical features like 120Hz support	-	Aggressive advertisement frequency disrupts play sessions Monetization of previously free items creates pay-to-play barriers Technical instability and progress loss reported post-update	-
Pricing	freemium	free	subscription	free	freemium	freemium	free
Momentum	Intense	Zombie	Active	Maintenance	-	Maintenance	Active
Update Cadence	5 versions	5 versions	5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~10d avg	5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~166d avg	-	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~27d avg	5 versions

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