# Catagrams — A cute, cat-themed word game.

> Cozy, hand-drawn cat-themed word puzzle game with customization and accessories. (iPhone/iPad app by Ponderosa Games, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catagrams/id6499542357 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ponderosa Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743819473)
- Category: Games, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 57 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 195 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-02-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catagrams/id6499542357/reviews.md

## What is Catagrams?

What are these cats up to? Catagrams is a cozy, hand-drawn mobile game where players solve word puzzles to unlock whimsical accessories for their cats.

• Hand-drawn Illustrations - Discover each cat's favorite activity!
• Relaxing Gameplay - Match threads, unlock cats, and settle in for a good time
• Curated Puzzles - Customize word length and difficulty to your taste
• Infinite Play - Purchase endless mode for limitless puzzles
• Adorable Accoutrements - Accessorize your cat companions!
• Daily Puzzle - Scratch that word-puzzle itch with each new challenge
• Support a Good Cause - 50% of the proceeds from the "Treat Package" in-app purchase go to a rotating cat rescue!

About Us: We're two software developers with a love for coding, stories, puzzles, and art. So, we left our corporate jobs to make an indie game! Catagrams is our first game, and we sincerely hope you enjoy it. To learn more about Ponderosa Games, please visit www.ponderosagames.com.

## Key features

- Hand-drawn illustrations
- Relaxing gameplay
- Customizable puzzles
- Infinite play mode
- Cat accessories
- Daily puzzles
- Support cat rescues

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scientist Cat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cozy Winter Night Cat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Desert Road Trip Cat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Cat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Play Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Treat Package | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Catagrams?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🥰 Cute and adorable art
- 👍 Fun and addictive word game
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 🧩 Unique puzzle mechanic
- 🎨 Customizable difficulty and settings
- 💰 Good value for money

**Cons**

- 💰 Some features require payment or ads
- 🤔 Hints not always free as initially stated

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Most requested features**

- Free hints for all puzzles
- Ability to slide tiles freely on the board

## Recent user reviews (10 of 36)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catagrams/id6499542357/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Stopped working

*2026-06-29, version 1.107*

I increased my privacy settings and now this app gets stuck on the loading screen.

Update: I tell you the app doesn’t load and you tell me to use a menu in the app?  Is there any actual intelligence on the App Store or is it all slop now?

### 4/5 — Review

*2026-06-24, version 1.107*

I thought that it was a relaxing word game that made me think.

### 5/5 — Beautiful Art and Gameplay

*2026-05-03*

This is such an addicting game to play! I really enjoy the different difficulty levels and clever illustrations. It's also really refreshing to see hand-drawn artwork in the age of AI!

### 5/5 — Great puzzle game!

*2026-05-02*

I love this app! Just found this, and I love the puzzles and being able to set the difficulty. If you like crosswords and word games, this is the game for you! Totally worth the purchase too, supports a great cause!

### 5/5 — Fun and Challenging

*2026-04-24, version 1.103*

What a FUN surprise! It’s a little like scrabble or any anagram game but with ropes to guide your board. All yellow ropes go together but one of the yellow ropes will have another rope leading in the opposite direction. Words can’t touch so you may need to rethink where you put the E in swEatEr. The mechanics are helpful so a long press will let you move a word or a group all at once. Very handy when the word you begin with needs to move towards the top of the game board. As you move the board will ‘step back’ (idk, technical term) and more rows and columns are exposed. You don’t usually need them but it’s a cool feature. I haven’t tried HARD words yet but you have that option. And you can choose how many words are on the board, and up to how many letters. For now, 4/24/26, 7 is the max and I usually set mine on 7 and 7. I haven’t played such a new and challenging game in ages. Try it!

### 5/5 — Purrfect

*2026-04-07, version 1.103*

A wonderful, cute, cat themed word game with a selectable difficulty setting

### 5/5 — Challenging, fun, relaxing

*2026-04-05*

What a great game! So glad I found this! It’s relaxing, and yet because you can adjust the difficulty, it can be very challenging if you want it to be. But you can take your time with each puzzle, so it’s not stressful. 

I love the art design. And the UI is very intuitive. You can adjust all settings. It’s good on battery too and the file size isn’t huge thankfully. 

I immediately paid for the Treat Package to get everything in the store (especially endless mode), get rid of ads and support the developer. Plus you get unlimited hints if needed. I appreciate the fair monetizing. You don’t have to buy anything, or you can buy just a couple things if you want, but the full unlock is fair, so I was happy to do it for a good word game. 

Thank you, developers! This is the word game I’ve been looking for. The cats make it all the more enjoyable. I highly recommend this game!

**Developer response:** We're so glad you're enjoying the game! It really means a lot to us to hear the positive feedback. Cheers!

### 5/5 — Love This Game

*2026-03-27, version 1.103*

Cool art, and the game can be as challenging as you want it to be.

### 5/5 — Cozy Word Game

*2026-02-21*

The game is very cute and relaxing and the puzzles are fun. No major intrusive ads like most mobile games which actually made me more happy to support the developer by purchasing everything (and it helps a rescue!). Keep up the good work!

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for your review and your support! 😸 Glad you're enjoying the game.

### 5/5 — I love this game,

*2025-10-12*

And I would definitely make an in-app purchase to support it, but I need some descriptions.  I don’t intuitively know what the different items are.  Obviously I know what "remove ads" does, but what is "treat package?"  What is "Autumn Cat?"

## Frequently asked questions about Catagrams

### What is Catagrams?

Catagrams is a cozy, hand-drawn mobile word puzzle game. Players solve word puzzles to unlock whimsical accessories for their cats. It features relaxing gameplay, curated puzzles, and daily challenges.

### What are the key features of Catagrams?

Key features include hand-drawn illustrations, relaxing gameplay where you match threads and unlock cats, curated puzzles you can customize by word length and difficulty, infinite play mode, adorable cat accessories, and a daily puzzle.

### How much does Catagrams cost?

The base game is free to play. There are in-app purchases available, such as the 'Treat Package', which offers endless puzzles and also supports a good cause. The game also has ads.

### What kind of puzzles can I expect in Catagrams?

The puzzles are word-based and can be customized to your preference. You can adjust the word length and difficulty to create a tailored experience. There is also a daily puzzle for a fresh challenge each day.

### Can I play Catagrams offline?

The provided description does not specify whether the game can be played offline. However, features like daily puzzles and potential in-app purchases might require an internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.108 — 2026-08-11

New premium cat!

### 1.107 — 2026-06-18

Bug fixes.

### 1.105 — 2026-05-14

Notice-dot for The Rhymatory in the menu.

### 1.104 — 2026-05-10

- Link to The Rhymatory in menu
- Minor code improvements
- Upgrade Unity

### 1.103 — 2026-02-01

Code improvements.

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