# Catan Classic — Trade, Build, Settle

> Digital adaptation of the classic board game for strategic resource management and settlement. (iPhone/iPad app by USM.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catan-classic/id335029050 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [USM](https://appshunter.io/developer/330111789)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Strategy
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 10,594 App Store ratings · 802 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 840 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), European Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2009-10-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catan-classic/id335029050/reviews.md

## What is Catan Classic?

"Catan", the legendary strategy game provides gaming fun anytime, anywhere.

True to the original game, you can compete with up to four players for the most settlements, the longest roads and the largest army. You can trade with each other and claim the precious land with all its resources.

The game allows you to challenge other Catan fans online via cross-platform multiplayer to prove your strategy skills or play against the AI:
Various computer opponents, each with their own individual characteristics, will prove themselves worthy competitors: the pirate Jean, who knows no compromise, Vincent the merchant, who never allows himself to be cheated, Sean the knight, who takes what is rightfully his...

The popular Catan expansions "Seafarers", "Cities and Knights" and two new special scenarios are available as In-App purchases.

The complete Seafarers expansion includes more than 10 additional scenarios with an extensive campaign. Become Harbormaster, discover new islands and extra game elements like ships, gold fields, treasures and pirates. Ahoy!

The Cities and Knights expansion introduces various new gameplay mechanics that add even more variety to Catan. Invest new trade goods in city improvements to build one of the three metropolises of Catan – but beware of the barbarians attracted by Catan’s new wealth! You’ll need your best knights to fend them off! C&K contains a short campaign and 7 challenging maps.

Exciting adventures await you in the two new scenarios "Enchanted Land" and "The Great Canal". Vanquish dragons and bag their treasures or build a canal to help barren grain fields bloom once more.

Features:

- Available languages: English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese
- Original "Settlers of Catan" rule set
- Update 4.0+: Synchronous online multiplayer games
- Smart computer opponents with individual strategies
- Scrollable game board including zoom option 
- Freely combinable game settings 
- Game statistics
- Comprehensive tutorial
- Seafarers LITE: New scenario "The 4 Islands" and two additional game variants
- Cities and Knights LITE: Test the new expansion in the scenario “The first Island”
- 3 different graphic sets to choose from


***** 
Catan FAQ: 

Question: An expansion seems gone after an update or reinstallation of Catan or after restoring the device? 
Answer: Don’t worry! Your initial purchase is already saved in your iTunes account. You can restore your InApp purchases by selecting the restore-option in the Catan IAP menu. 

Question: I lost my campaign progress after reinstalling, updating or restoring my device. Is there any way to restore it? 
Answer: When saved games can’t be automatically restored, we’ve integrated a cheat code: In the campaign mode go to select player and enter „CatanWarp*“ (* = 1–15) as your player name and confirm. Exit the game via the home button and restart it. The campaign can now be continued from the specified level number (1–15). Levels up to the specified number will be unlocked in the custom game mode as well. 

Question: Are dice rolls really random? 
Answer: Of course! All dice rolls are 100% random and not modified in any way. We’re avid Catan players ourselves. We’ve played the iOS version hundreds of times while developing the program. There have been times when we won and lost a few games in a row because of the dice - just like when playing the board game! 

*****
Questions or suggestions for improvements: 
Mail to ios@usm.de 
We are looking forward to your feedback! 

For more information on news and updates: www.usmgames.com 
or visit us on www.facebook.com/UnitedSoftMedia and twitter.com/USM_News 

*****

## Key features

- Online multiplayer
- AI opponents with unique strategies
- Trading and resource management
- Expandable gameplay with DLC
- Original rule set
- Game statistics
- Comprehensive tutorial

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Seafarers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cities & Knights | $4.99 | one-time |
| The new scenarios | $1.99 | one-time |
| All-expansions Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Catan - The Islands | $1.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #119 in Top Paid · Games (US App Store)
- #11 in Top Paid · Board (US App Store)
- #44 in Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)
- #198 in Top Paid (US App Store)

## What do users think of Catan Classic?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Faithful to the board game
- 🎮 Enjoyable AI opponents
- 🕹️ Customizable settings

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🧠 Unfair AI behavior
- 🎲 Questionable dice rolls
- 💰 Expensive expansions
- 🔍 Difficult to see the full board

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to reconnect to online games
- Freezing when placing the robber
- Disappearing resources and progress
- Inconsistent login and account management

**Most requested features**

- Online multiplayer improvements
- More game modes and scenarios
- Better UI optimization for newer devices
- Ability to save and resume games

## Recent user reviews (10 of 802)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catan-classic/id335029050/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Ugg

*2026-08-24, version 4.8.2*

The game glitches all the time !

### 2/5 — Not Random

*2026-08-23, version 4.8.2*

The dice rolls favor the computer too much.

### 1/5 — 502 Bad Gateway

*2026-08-17, version 4.8.2*

Since this morning I am seeing 502 bad gateway and looking no body is looking into it

### 1/5 — Can’t even make an account to play online.

*2026-08-15, version 4.8.2*

No matter the email or username I cannot register in order to play online, and I refuse to settle for rigged AI games with loaded dice. Don’t bother, there’s a free version that works fine.

### 1/5 — SCAM

*2026-08-13, version 4.8.2*

DO NOT PAY IT WILL NOT WORK

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2026-08-13, version 4.8.2*

Never mind having to log in again every single time you go to a different page, you spend more time logging in than actually playing the game. On top of that, 80% of the time, online server connection fails or locks up.

Great game but the app is absolutely horrible. 

DONT waste your money!

### 3/5 — Mediocre

*2026-08-11, version 4.8.2*

I mostly play against the computer. The controls work fine, but the algorithm that the computer uses is horrible.

### 2/5 — Glitchy

*2026-08-09, version 4.8.2*

I find this game very glitchy. Every time I move the robber, the checkmark to confirm the robber placement doesn’t come up, and I have to restart the app in order to continue. But when I restart, it’s at the beginning of my turn again, so I don’t actually get to move the robber. 
Now it’s glitching after I place my second settlement, again there’s no checkmark to confirm. 
This is frustrating, considering I paid for the app.

### 3/5 — It’s okay but

*2026-08-06, version 4.8.2*

There are so many expansions that are locked, with no information on how to access them. I even paid for no ads several years ago and it didn’t unlock them. So I’m stuck playing the same few boards over and over. It gets boring

### 5/5 — Great brain fun

*2026-08-04, version 4.8.2*

I can play Catan during flights and it makes the time go so quickly. I love it!

## Frequently asked questions about Catan Classic

### What is Catan Classic?

Catan Classic is a digital adaptation of the popular board game where players compete to build settlements, roads, and armies by trading resources. It offers both online multiplayer and AI opponents, allowing for strategic gameplay anytime, anywhere.

### What are the key features of Catan Classic?

Key features include synchronous online multiplayer, smart AI opponents with individual strategies, a scrollable and zoomable game board, customizable game settings, and game statistics. It also includes a comprehensive tutorial and supports multiple languages.

### How much does Catan Classic cost?

The base game is free to download and play. However, popular expansions like 'Seafarers' and 'Cities and Knights,' along with new scenarios, are available as in-app purchases to enhance the gameplay experience.

### What platforms is Catan Classic available on?

The application is available on mobile devices. Expansions can be restored to your account if they seem to be missing after an update or reinstallation by using the restore option in the in-app purchase menu.

### What are the expansions for Catan Classic?

The game offers expansions like 'Seafarers,' which adds new islands, ships, and pirates, and 'Cities and Knights,' introducing new mechanics like city improvements and barbarians. Two new scenarios, 'Enchanted Land' and 'The Great Canal,' are also available.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.8.2 — 2024-02-19

Thank you for playing Catan! This release contains bug fixes and new features that make our product even better. 
The following is new:
- Integrated account delete option for online accounts 
- Multiple smaller compatibility fixes

### 4.7.5 — 2020-09-23

Catan Classic 4.7.5:
Catan Classic now runs on iOS 14 devices again

### 4.7.2 — 2019-12-10

Catan Classic 4.7.2
-Proper UI scaling on iPhone 11 device
-Optimizations for iOS 13.X.X
-Fixed display issues in Almanac

### 4.7.0 — 2019-01-11

- Optimizations and bug-fixes regarding display issues on newer devices
- Improved scaling of text and number display in the UI and menus

### 4.6.9 — 2018-11-28

Catan Classic 4.6.9
Catan Classic is now optimized for iPhone X, XS Max and XR

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