Do owls see better than cats?

The short answer:

The short answer is, it depends. Most owls see light better at night and have a wider range of vision, but cats see color better, and usually see better in daylight, with some exceptions in specific owl species. Owls see best at long distances, while cats see better at short to mid range distances. In some ways, cats and owls share similar sensory characteristics. For example, they both have appendages that help enhance other senses, and compensate in settings with low vision.