# Catan Assistant — Play without reading the rules

> Animated rule explanations for a popular board game. (iPhone/iPad app by Franckh-Kosmos Verlags GmbH & Co. KG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catan-assistant/id1269632153 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Franckh-Kosmos Verlags GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/375309682)
- Category: Utilities, Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.20/5 from 112 App Store ratings · 170 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 110 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), Danish, American English, Finnish, Catalan, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, European Portuguese, Swedish, European Spanish
- Released: 2017-09-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catan-assistant/id1269632153/reviews.md

## What is Catan Assistant?

So, you have a copy of the CATAN board game, and want to get playing right away. But, you have no time or desire to read rules–let alone explain them to your friends?

How about this:
Just get all the rules explained to with this app!
Gather your friends, unpack the game, and start playing without anyone reading the rules.

Note: This app is not a game. It is an assistant for the well-known board game products from the CATAN world.

Functions:

*** Animated explanations ***
Using voice narration and 3D animations, it explains the rules to you comfortably and without reading the rules so you can start playing right away!

*****
If you have questions, suggestions for improvement, and feature requests–we look forward to hearing from you!
Email us at: info@catanstudio.com

*****

## Key features

- Animated rule explanations
- Voice narration
- 3D animations
- No reading required
- Quick setup

## What do users think of Catan Assistant?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful tutorials
- 🤩 Great for beginners
- 💯 Excellent explanation of rules

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy graphics
- 🚫 Missing Catan game
- 🤔 Misleading name
- 📚 Lacks instructions for expansions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Corrupted tutorial files
- Broken graphics and missing pieces
- Search function not working

**Most requested features**

- Add Catan game and expansions
- Improve graphics and animations
- Provide instructions in more languages
- Include dice roller and map generator

## Recent user reviews (10 of 170)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catan-assistant/id1269632153/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No French

*2026-06-12*

This is not translated into French

### 5/5 — Geiles Spiel

*2026-02-08, version 3.5.15*

Top 5 Erklärungen

### 3/5 — Erweiterungen

*2026-01-13, version 3.5.15*

Hallo, erstmal super das es diese App gibt. Besonders für das neue Connect echt klasse. Ein Nachteil gibt es aber, dass nicht alle Erweiterungen in der App sind. Wir haben z.B. Entdecker&Piraten und Händler& Babaren, dieses wollen wir mit neuen Freunden spielen. Die App erklärt leicht die Regeln, jedoch nicht zu diesen Erweiterungen.

### 4/5 — Change the name

*2026-01-08*

I was looking for an app to play catan on and I downloaded this one thinking you can play the game on it. Maybe just change the name to ‘rules of catan’ or something like that. Otherwise everything else seemed fine for me. Great game so far. ☺️🥰🎲👍

### 3/5 — Somewhat helpful

*2025-12-23*

Read the other comments I think the up is running smoother than before. Give it a try. Hopefully they see more user on this app and more improvements. The downside they only have the original versions and one expansions

### 1/5 — Funktioniert leider nicht

*2025-12-12, version 3.5.15*

Der Inhalt wurde runtergelaufen aber ab dann funktioniert nichts. Man kann nichts anklicken. Komisch

### 3/5 — Good idea but… doesn’t have the version we bought.

*2025-10-11, version 3.5.13*

I bought the game believing that the QR code for the App would help us get started with how to play.  My family is not one to sit through instructions on games like this.  Unfortunately, the version we bought, Catan the game, was and is not yet included.

We were able to start, but the development cards are not the same.  But the concept is similar.  The tutorial was a helpful way to get started, and made it possible for us to get started right away.

### 5/5 — Super App und super Umsetzung!

*2025-09-03*

Wir haben die App benutzt, um Catan das Sternenfahrer-Duell zu lernen und die App ist unheimlich gut und erklärt die Regeln super und absolut top visualisiert. Ein oder zwei Regeln könnten vielleicht explizierter sein, aber es ist ja 1:1 die Anleitung, also fehlen in der Anleitung des Spiels einfach noch ein paar FAQs oder Antworten für ein oder zwei Fälle, aber das waren in 4h Spiel lernen und spielen wirklich nur zwei kleine Sachen. Auch wäre es gut, wenn es mehr Sprachen gäbe, das meiste ist wirklich auf Deutsch. Aber das sind wirklich nur winzige Details, ich dachte zuerst die App ist absolut unnötig, aber ich habe mich total geirrt und im Nachhinein hätte ich auch 10 Euro nur dafür bezahlt. Aber im Vorfeld natürlich nie im Leben. Also die App ist echt klasse und ich hoffe, dass es bei jedem Brettspiel bald so eine App gibt.

**Developer response:** Lieber Daniel, vielen Dank für dein positives Feedback und deine Anregungen! Wir arbeiten stetig daran, die App weiter zu verbessern und mehr Content in anderen Sprachen verfügbar zu machen. Viel Spaß weiterhin beim Spielen!

### 3/5 — Nicht vollständig

*2025-08-30, version 3.5.13*

Prinzipiell tolle Sache. Aber wo ist die 5-6 Spieler Erweiterung?

### 1/5 — Incompleto

*2025-07-13, version 3.5.13*

Solo está disponible el juego principal.

## Frequently asked questions about Catan Assistant

### What does the Catan Assistant app do?

This app provides animated explanations of the rules for the CATAN board game. It uses voice narration and 3D animations to guide you through gameplay, allowing you to start playing without reading the rulebook.

### How does the app explain the rules?

The app utilizes voice narration and 3D animations to demonstrate the rules. This visual and auditory approach makes learning the game intuitive and accessible, even for those who prefer not to read lengthy instructions.

### Is this app a game itself?

No, this app is not a game. It serves as an assistant specifically designed to help users understand and play the well-known CATAN board game. It focuses solely on rule explanations and gameplay guidance.

### Is the app free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, the app is free to use. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

### Who is this app intended for?

This app is ideal for individuals and groups who own the CATAN board game and wish to learn how to play quickly and easily. It's particularly useful for those who dislike reading rulebooks or want to get their friends playing without a lengthy rules explanation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5.15 — 2025-11-11

- Ensure compatibility with the newest operating systems 
- Support 16-KB page size 
- Security update 
- Minor UI updates
- Corrected some spelling issues

### 3.5.14 — 2025-11-10

- Ensure compatibility with the newest operating systems 
- Support 16-KB page size 
- Security update 
- Minor UI updates

### 3.5.13 — 2025-03-21

- Added funcionalities for upcoming games

### 3.5.12 — 2025-02-24

- All language options restored

### 3.5.9 — 2024-11-05

Bug fixed concering the download of certain game packages

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