Comparison

PutNumber2 vs Cattywampus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PutNumber2

Slide and group number blocks to strategically erase them from the board. Avoid filling the board while aiming for high scores. New elements like Stones and different game modes offer fresh challenges.

Highlights
  • Slide and place number blocks
  • Group blocks to erase
  • Stones element
  • Exact point bonus
  • Multiple game modes (Endless2, 1000 Points, 30+)
  • Block rotation
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"Place, Group, and Erase the Numbers" PutNumber2 is the newest installment of this fun, attractive puzzle game! Slide the number blocks aligned below with your finger, and put them on any space on the board you'd like. You'll need to skillfully group and erase blocks, taking care to place them in a way that doesn't make the board fill up. This game will feature Stones, 1000 POINTS MODE and 30+ MODE as new elements! *** HOW TO PLAY *** • Blocks are erased when you gather more blocks than the number written on the block. • Blocks at the bottom can be turned around by tapping them. • Earn a higher score by erasing multiple numbers at once! (NUMBER LINK) • When you get a high score, you can erase the numbers you selected. In addition to the rules above, which gained popularity in our previous work, this game will feature Stones as a new element. *** STONES *** • When a block disappears next to a stone, the number written on the stone decreases, and it finally disappears when it reaches 0 or below. • If you erase the stone by lowering the number written on it exactly to 0, you will get the Exact point bonus! First, let's play [ENDLESS 2]. If you want to play in severe in advanced, it recommended [1000 POINTS] mode. And from version 4, you can now play [30+ MODE] which can enjoy more stone! *** PRODUCTION *** AOTAKA STUDIO Game Planning & Programming : TOKUDA TAKASHI Game Graphic Designer : TOKUDA AOI

About

Cattywampus

This word puzzle game offers strategic challenges and vocabulary building. Choose between timed daily challenges or relaxed, untimed play. Power-ups and unique mechanics ensure endless replayability for all ages.

Highlights
  • Strategic daily word challenges
  • Relaxed, untimed play mode
  • Vocabulary and focus building
  • Unique word mechanics
  • Power-ups for gameplay enhancement
  • Family-friendly content
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The chaos is calculated. A fast, clever, and endlessly replayable word puzzle- it blends strategy, surprise, and joyful wordplay to keep your mind sharp and your curiosity alive. ** Two Ways to Play ** > Catty Classic – A 3-minute, strategic daily word challenge built around a shared trio. Race the clock, earn tokens, and climb the leaderboard while testing your strategy. > Carefree Mode – No timer, no stress. Play 11 turns at your own pace. Perfect for relaxed focus or mindful wordplay. Built by an oncology nurse turned indie developer, Cattywampus delivers productive play— a feel-good mix of brain training, vocabulary building, and puzzle-solving fun. ## Why You’ll Love This Word Puzzle > Smart, not stressful: Quick brain game rounds that boost focus without pressure. > Unique word mechanics: Color combos, rack swaps, and wild tiles keep every puzzle fresh. > Boost vocabulary & focus: Strengthen language skills and creative thinking through play. > Replay endlessly: Daily word trios, new rack every time—never the same word challenge twice ## Power-Ups that Keep You Thinking > Time Boost: Add +30 seconds to finish your word puzzle. > Buy-A-Blank: Create any letter you need—perfect for tough racks. > Swap a Tile: Trade one tile for a random new one. > Re-Rack: Replace all 11 tiles for a total refresh. Family-friendly fun: No dark humor, no toxic competition—just clever chaos for all ages. Indie with heart: A women-owned studio redefining smart play and cognitive games. ** Join the OG Crew (OGC) Go ad-free, double your daily tokens, play unlimited Carefree, unlock exclusive avatars, and support a women-owned indie studio redefining brain games with heart. This app features a renewable subscription. Please read the Terms of Use here: [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) FB: [https://www.facebook.com/PlayCattywampus](https://www.facebook.com/PlayCattywampus) IG: [https://www.instagram.com/playcattywampus/](https://www.instagram.com/playcattywampus/) TT: [https://www.tiktok.com/@playcattywampus](https://www.tiktok.com/@playcattywampus) YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@PlayCattywampus](https://www.youtube.com/@PlayCattywampus) Discord: [https://discord.gg/HuGSuJtCMt](https://discord.gg/HuGSuJtCMt)

Screenshots

PutNumber24 screens
Cattywampus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cattywampus at 4.9 against PutNumber2's 4.7. Cattywampus also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 90%). PutNumber2's advantage is ratings volume (98 vs 31). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PutNumber2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Cattywampus sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cattywampus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of PutNumber2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cattywampus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PutNumber2 ships an update monthly, Cattywampus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PutNumber2 versus Cattywampus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPutNumber2Cattywampus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (98 ratings)4.9 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings98 — better31
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB505 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTAKASHI TOKUDADnA Games, Inc.

Customer experience

PutNumber2

All ratings98 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative8.1%

Cattywampus

All ratings31 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

PutNumber2

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Frequent ads despite purchase
  • Forced shutdowns at high scores
  • Game freezes intermittently
  • Game crashes after updates
  • Cannot listen to music while playing
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  • Stone explanations are unclear

Requested features

6 requests
  • Option to remove ads permanently
  • Ability to undo a move
  • Higher levels for endless mode
  • More challenging unlock conditions for designs
  • Option to listen to music while playing
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  • Improved English translation

Cattywampus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PutNumber2

One-time2
  • ERASE SELECTED NUMBER$0.99
  • REMOVE ADS$14.99
18 purchases

Cattywampus

Subscriptions1
  • Original Gamester Crew$4.991 Month
One-time17
  • Wild Letter$0.99
  • Tile Twist$0.99
  • 1100 Tokens$0.99
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  • Bonus Time$1.99
  • Starter Stash2 variants$1.99
  • Pocket Cache2 variants$1.99
  • Fresh Rack$1.99
  • Power of 11$1.99
  • 2200 Tokens$1.99
  • Nerdy Noggin Bundle$1.99
  • Power of 11$2.49
  • 5500 Tokens$3.99
  • Treasure Trove2 variants$4.99
  • 11100 Tokens$5.99
  • Catty Hoard2 variants$9.99
  • 50K Tokens$19.99
  • 100K Tokens$29.99

Questions

Is PutNumber2 free?
PutNumber2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cattywampus free?
Cattywampus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PutNumber2 or Cattywampus?
Cattywampus is rated higher. PutNumber2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Cattywampus averages 4.9 from 31 ratings.
Do PutNumber2 or Cattywampus have ads?
Both PutNumber2 and Cattywampus show ads.
Which is updated more often, PutNumber2 or Cattywampus?
PutNumber2 ships an update monthly, and Cattywampus every 3 weeks. Most recently, PutNumber2 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cattywampus on October 14, 2026.

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