Is this spot the difference game free for kids?

Yes. Gotcha Cat is free in the browser of a phone, tablet or computer. Nothing to install, and an account is optional.

Which level should my child start with?

Start with Easy: 3 differences in a bright picture. Move up to Medium (5 differences) and Hard (7) when Easy feels quick.

Can kids play without a timer?

Yes. In Settings (Gotcha tab) switch off the time bar. Then there is no rush and children can look as long as they like.

How many new pictures are there?

Five new cases every day and an archive of 20 published cases, so there is always another picture to try.

What if my child gets stuck?

Tap the magnifier hint: it shows where one difference is. On this site every case page also has the answers behind a button.

GOTCHA CAT

Gotcha Cat › For kids

Spot the Difference for Kids: Free Online Picture Puzzles

Bright, friendly pictures — toy shops, coral reefs, pirate coves, space stations — and a cat detective named Gotcha who asks for help with each “case”. Kids compare two pictures and tap every difference. Free, in the browser, 5 new puzzles every day.

Start with easy puzzles Play today’s 5 cases

Easy puzzles for kids (3 differences)

Harbor Market spot the difference picture

Harbor Market · Easy3 differences · case #17

Alchemist Lab spot the difference picture

Alchemist Lab · Easy3 differences · case #16

Autumn Forest spot the difference picture

Autumn Forest · Easy3 differences · case #11

Under the Sea spot the difference picture

Under the Sea · Easy3 differences · case #7

Haunted Manor spot the difference picture

Haunted Manor · Easy3 differences · case #6

Sakura Garden spot the difference picture

Sakura Garden · Easy3 differences · case #2

Harbor Market · Easy3 differences · case #1

Why kids like it

A story in every picture. Each puzzle is a detective case: find what changed and Gotcha solves it.
Three levels. Easy has 3 differences, Medium 5, Hard 7 — children can grow into harder pictures.
Rewards that feel earned. Stars, coins and a sticker for each solved case, plus a daily streak.
No rush if you want. Relax mode turns the timer off; a magnifier hint helps when a child is stuck.
Works on a tablet. Big pictures that fill the screen, nothing to download.

Tips for parents and teachers

Play together first. Compare one part at a time out loud: “Look at the sky… now the table.”
Name what changed. A colour, a missing thing, an extra thing, something moved or flipped — saying it helps kids notice the next one.
Use the answers. Every case page below has the answers behind a “Show the answers” button, so you can check together without spoiling the game.
Keep it short. Five puzzles a day is a nice routine: one picture before school, one after homework.

Ready for more? Medium and hard pictures

Retro Diner · Hard7 differences · case #20

Lakeside Camp spot the difference picture

Lakeside Camp · Medium5 differences · case #19

Festival of Lights spot the difference picture

Festival of Lights · Medium5 differences · case #18

Marigold Fiesta spot the difference picture

Marigold Fiesta · Medium5 differences · case #13

Pirate Cove · Hard7 differences · case #10

Space Station spot the difference picture

Space Station · Medium5 differences · case #9

Favourite themes

Retro Diner Lakeside Camp Festival of Lights Harbor Market Alchemist Lab Marigold Fiesta Autumn Forest Pirate Cove Space Station Cozy Bakery

Grown-ups who like a calmer screen may prefer spot the difference for seniors; tips for everyone are in how to find the difference.

Questions

Is this spot the difference game free for kids?: Yes. Gotcha Cat is free in the browser of a phone, tablet or computer. Nothing to install, and an account is optional.
Which level should my child start with?: Start with Easy: 3 differences in a bright picture. Move up to Medium (5 differences) and Hard (7) when Easy feels quick.
Can kids play without a timer?: Yes. In Settings (Gotcha tab) switch off the time bar. Then there is no rush and children can look as long as they like.
How many new pictures are there?: Five new cases every day and an archive of 20 published cases, so there is always another picture to try.
What if my child gets stuck?: Tap the magnifier hint: it shows where one difference is. On this site every case page also has the answers behind a button.