The best cat apps for iPad

How would you like to interact with a cat that has an engaging and entertaining personality? If so then you need the Talking Tom Cat 2 app. This one is loaded with fun so it comes as no wonder that it has more than 450 million downloads. This app allows you to interact with Tom in all kinds of ways such as playing with him, talking to him, customizing how he looks, giving him a new location, and even playing games with him. You can record videos of him and then share these hilarious videos with your friends on YouTube and Facebook. This one is incredibly addictive and you’ll find yourself going back to it often.

• The app is easy to use and interactive
• Play with Tom, talk to him, customize him, and more
• Record what Tom does so you can share with your friends
• There are more than 450 million downloads

The Nyan Cat app is a fun one where literally this hilarious little cat is lost in space and needs your help. There are a few different game modes here and all kinds of power-ups to take advantage of, enemies to avoid, collectibles along the way, and power-downs which are never helpful. This one is universal, boost items available, and it supports Game Center and Leaderboards. All ages can enjoy this one and if it's your kids playing you can set it up in child mode so it's ideal for them. Expect fun, bright, and lively graphics throughout the game and all kinds of different environments as this version of “space” is not exactly what you’d expect.

• The game is fun for all ages and there is a child mode
• The graphics are fun, lively, and entertaining
• The game is challenging and addictive
• The app supports Game Center and Leaderboards

Wouldn’t it be great if you could speak to your cats and have them understand you? The Human-to-Cat Translator app is a fun offering that provides you with a variety of sound samples from different types of cats so you can in turn speak to your cat. Sure this one is for entertainment purposes only and you likely won’t be chatting with your cat but it is bound to offer you some laughs and leave your feline friend baffled, to say the least. There are samples taken from 25 different kinds of cats, there are 175 samples in total, and it can perform an analysis of your actual voice.

• There are 175 sound samples from 25 different kinds of cats
• This one does a voice analysis on you
• The app is for entertainment purposes only

Wouldn't it be fun to walk around and explore as a cat? Now you can in the Cat Simulator 2015 app. This one gives you the chance to play as a cat and explore the outdoors, peoples' gardens, and houses, and interact with humans in different ways. There are a number of cats to choose from and no matter which you pick you will have to do your cat chores on a daily basis. The game controls are smooth and simple, you can record your gameplay, and the graphics are sleek and modern. There are 50 different interactions to enjoy, there is a time challenge, and you can even dress up your cat.

• There are 50 different interactions to enjoy
• Explore all kinds of locations
• There are a number of cat chores
• Choose which cat you want to play as

Take your cat for a fun fishing trip without having to leave your home with the Cat Fishing 2 app. This one has been created by Friskies, the popular cat food and treat company. In this app cats will get to catch fish by tapping on the screen of your device. Fish will be swimming around on the screen so all you have to do is set your device down on a flat surface and let your cat do the work. Your cats can actually earn points as they play and if they stop for more than 30 seconds it will meow at them in order to get their focus again.

• Interact with your cat in a fun way
• Place your device on a flat surface and let your cat fish
• If they stop playing for more than 30 seconds it will meow at them
• They will earn points for the fish they catch

Wouldn't it be great if there was such a thing as a cat interpreter that could tell you what your cat is thinking and trying to tell you? The Cat Sounds & Tail Talk takes a crack at it by trying to decipher what its tail is telling you and what its meows mean. Sometimes you may not even notice these subtle differences in your cat's behaviour so this is a great way to learn about them. As another cool aspect in the app you can also check out the "big cat roars" as in the roars from tigers, leopards, cougars, bobcats, lions, and more.

• Learn about what your cat’s meows and tail flicks mean
• The app is user-friendly
• Start to recognize subtle differences in your cat
• Listen to the sounds the big cats make and compare them to your pet

There has always been a war between cats and fish and now you can take part in it with the Cat Shot app. This is a shooting style game where you will be playing as kittens who are on a quest to shoot down all the various fish and score huge points. Shooting down the fish takes practice and strategy however as you will be using a catapult with a ball in it that you need to drag and release. That means you need to get your aim just right. The graphics in this game are cute and adorable and you’ll find it’s great for all ages.

• Enjoy shooting down the fish
• The app takes practice and strategy
• The graphics and sounds are cute and fun
• This one can be played by all ages

If you're new to cat ownership or if you've had cats your whole life it's always fun to interact with them in ways that are fun for your cat. The Best Game for Cats combines a variety of game ideas that you can play with your cat that keep them mentally and physically fit not to mention happy. Maybe you have an indoor cat that likes to laze around all day and is starting to look a bit round, or perhaps you’ve got a kitten full of energy: it doesn’t matter as all cats can enjoy these games. Games include such things as laser catching, mice catching, and cat bells catching. Each game offers endless play and all have sound effects that reflect how well they are doing.

• Engage with your cat through fun games
• All games offer endless play
• The games will keep your cat happy and fit