Garfield: Survival of the Fattest vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Garfield: Survival of the Fattest's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Garfield: Survival of the Fattest This App	Amy Care - My Leopard Baby Nemesis	Birdland - Bird Aviary Contender	Bird Land: Animal Fun Games 3D Contender	Fish Adventure - Aquarium Contender	Talking Cat Vs. Mouse Contender	My Kittens Peer	My Puppies Peer	Office Cat: Idle Tycoon Games Peer	Zoo Craft - Animal Park Tycoon Peer
Core Identity
Developer	PIXOWL INC.	TutoTOONS	Frismos	Frismos	Frismos	Kaufcom Games Apps Widgets	HAREPPO	HAREPPO	Neptune Company	Lab Cave Gaming SL
Category	Games	Education	Games	Games	Games	Simulation	Games	Games	Games	Games
Platform	iOS	Android, iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS	Android	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS, Android	Android, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	3.8 / 5	3.7 / 5	3.7 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.2 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.1 / 5	4.4 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.6 / 5
Ratings Count	1,124	420	245	4,975	257	3,555	51	82	71,942	7,029
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Apr 15, 2015	Dec 15, 2021	Mar 4, 2015	Oct 29, 2015	Jun 20, 2015	Jun 19, 2012	Mar 27, 2020	Apr 17, 2020	May 3, 2024	Nov 6, 2017
Last Updated	Nov 17, 2015	Feb 25, 2026	Dec 1, 2017	Apr 15, 2024	Jun 20, 2015	Feb 19, 2026	Feb 17, 2023	Mar 14, 2021	Apr 23, 2026	May 7, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	terrible	negative	-	-	-	-	-	-	mixed	mixed
Score	15/100	35/100	-	-	-	-	-	-	45/100	65/100
Praises	Classic Garfield comic strip aesthetic provides nostalgic value for long-term fans of the franchise	Adorable character design and engaging pet care loops keep younger players entertained for long sessions	-	-	-	-	-	-	Adorable cat-themed art style provides a relaxing and engaging visual experience for players	Core zoo building and animal collection mechanics provide a relaxing and addictive long-term gameplay loop
Complaints	Persistent server connection errors prevent new user account creation after the latest update Game crashes and freezing during the introductory sequence block all gameplay access for new players Aggressive monetization shifts post-update turned a casual experience into a pay-to-win model	Aggressive subscription paywalls prevent access to core gameplay for returning and new users alike Technical performance issues including frequent lag and unexpected application crashes disrupt the play experience	-	-	-	-	-	-	Forced and frequent unskippable advertisements disrupt the flow of gameplay for free players	Technical instability and loading screen loops prevent access for many users following the latest update
Requests	Technical maintenance and server patches to resolve the account creation loop for new players	Expansion of the animal roster to provide more variety for long-term players	-	-	-	-	-	-	Implementation of character customization features to allow for more personalized cat avatars	Alternative currency options for land expansion to reduce reliance on premium coins
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Comic strip reader acts as a retention hook for franchise fans 2D art style maintains nostalgic brand consistency	Butterfly collection mechanic increases long-term retention TutoClub subscription provides a clear path to ad-free revenue	-	-	-	-	-	-	High-affinity cat IP drives organic install velocity Relaxing, low-friction loop minimizes player cognitive load Event-based rewards sustain short-term engagement	Magic laboratory genetic breeding loop sustains long-term session frequency Shell of Friendship social mechanic increases DAU/MAU ratio via cross-user engagement
Weaknesses	Persistent server-side account creation errors block all new users Aggressive monetization shifts post-update 3.81 rating reflects significant user dissatisfaction	3.76 rating on Android vs 3.68 on iOS indicates platform-specific instability Subscription paywalls trigger high churn among legacy users	-	-	-	-	-	-	High ad frequency disrupts gameplay flow Technical instability during ad playback triggers churn Monetization gates feel restrictive to free-to-play users	Technical instability post-update prevents game access Aggressive event monetization creates progression walls for non-paying users Lack of progress recovery after technical failures
Pricing	freemium	subscription	freemium	freemium	freemium	free	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium
Momentum	Zombie	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Active	-
Update Cadence	5 versions	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~18d avg	-

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