# Catch52 — Catch the Falling Cards > Fast-paced reflex game catching specific playing cards. (iPhone/iPad app by Norman Pettus.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch52/id900922724 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Norman Pettus](https://appshunter.io/developer/819456924) - Category: Entertainment, Games, Action, Card - Price: Free - Rating: 3.30/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 4 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-12-13 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch52/id900922724/reviews.md ## What is Catch52? Challenge your reflexes, concentration and friends. Catch 52 drops playing cards from the top of the screen and you must catch all of either the picture cards or all the cards of a named suit (spades, diamonds, clubs, or hearts) by pressing the right screen button or tap the left screen to reject all the other cards. You can maximize your score by catching the required cards as close to the bottom of the screen as possible and rejecting the other cards as quickly as possible. Catch 52 does not use Voice Over but is fully accessible. Turn Voice Over off before pressing the Start button on the top left of the screen. Catch 52 is played in portrait orientation and uses gestures to change all of the game settings. One tap with two fingers silences the speech. Two taps with two fingers repeats the verbal instructions. Three taps with two fingers changes the difficulty or speed of gameplay. There are two screens, a game screen and a game over screen which is shown after three misses or completing a full deck of cards. On the game over screen a single tap with one finger on the right or left side of the screen will show the game center standings. Use a swipe up to return to the game screen. Game Center keeps a leaderboard and record your achievements. Challenge your friends and others. ## Key features - Catch picture cards or specific suits - Reject unwanted cards - Maximize score by catching near bottom - Portrait orientation gameplay - Gesture-based settings control - Game Center leaderboards and achievements ## Recent user reviews (1 of 1) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch52/id900922724/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Great idea but one big annoyance *2014-12-17* The talking at the start after you've played the game before takes just too long. It's slow and annoying and drones on when all you want to do is play. **Developer response:** I have added a two finger single tap on the screen to silence the speech. Thanks for the comment. ## Frequently asked questions about Catch52 ### What is Catch52? Catch52 is a fast-paced reflex game where players must catch specific playing cards falling from the top of the screen. The goal is to catch either all picture cards or all cards of a designated suit while rejecting others. ### How do I play Catch52? You play Catch52 by tapping the right screen button to catch required cards and the left screen button to reject others. Maximizing your score involves catching cards near the bottom and rejecting unwanted ones quickly. ### Does Catch52 have ads? No, Catch52 does not contain advertisements. It is a free game without any ad interruptions. ### What devices does Catch52 support? Catch52 is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be played in portrait orientation. ### How can I change settings in Catch52? Game settings in Catch52 are changed using gestures. One tap with two fingers silences speech, two taps repeat instructions, and three taps adjust difficulty or speed. ### What happens when I miss cards in Catch52? The game ends after three misses or upon completing a full deck of cards. A game over screen will then display your score and options to view leaderboards or return to the game. ### Does Catch52 work with Voice Over? Catch52 does not use Voice Over. Users are instructed to turn Voice Over off before starting the game to ensure full accessibility. ### How often is Catch52 updated? The latest version of Catch52 is 2.1, which was last updated on February 18, 2022. The game was initially released on December 13, 2014. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 2.1 — 2022-02-18 - updated to latest IOS version - Corrected several errors - reworked code and instructions - changed size of cards, location of bottom of screen - added new tap to stop speech - now works with most iPhones and iPads ### 1.2 — 2017-04-05 - rework graphics of all launch images - add new icons for new devices - update to new operating systems ### 1.1 — 2016-03-22 - Cosmetic updates - Bug fixes ### 1.0 — 2014-12-13 No release notes. ## More apps by Norman Pettus - [Spoken WAR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spoken-war/id969482997) - [Spoken Verse](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spoken-verse/id1408674421) - [Scrambled Verse](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrambled-verse/id1570297310) All apps by Norman Pettus: https://appshunter.io/developer/819456924 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*