# Special Forces Group 2 vs Catch Up

The clearest difference is ads: Catch Up at none against Special Forces Group 2's shown. Catch Up also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Special Forces Group 2's advantage is chart position (#138 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Special Forces Group 2 sells 36 one-off in-app purchases and Catch Up sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Catch Up holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 11K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Special Forces Group 2's written reviews are positive against 84% of Catch Up's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Special Forces Group 2 | Catch Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/special-forces-group-2/id1158672336/reviews) | **[4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-up/id1235879678/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 80.5% of reviews | **83.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 647 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GD Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1311472639) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Special Forces Group 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/special-forces-group-2/id1158672336)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Engage in intense 3D first-person shooter battles with bots or other players online. Choose from multiple game modes, customize your loadout with numerous weapon skins, and strategize across a variety of maps.

**Highlights:** Singleplayer with bots, Online and Wifi Multiplayer, 9 distinct game modes, 114 weapon skins, 30+ maps, Multiple weapon types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (36)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| M16 Digital Woodland | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spas12 Digital Desert | $0.99 | one-time |
| M16 Digital Desert | $0.99 | one-time |
| M16 Digital Urban | $0.99 | one-time |
| AK47 Digital Desert | $0.99 | one-time |
| LR300 Digital Urban | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pecheneg Digital Desert | $0.99 | one-time |
| LR300 Digital Woodland | $0.99 | one-time |
| HK416 Digital Urban | $0.99 | one-time |
| AWP Digital Urban | $0.99 | one-time |
| HK416 Digital Desert | $0.99 | one-time |
| AK47 Digital Urban | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Barrel Digital Urban | $0.99 | one-time |
| M82 Digital Desert | $0.99 | one-time |
| Desert Eagle Progress | $1.99 | one-time |
| M4A1 Progress | $1.99 | one-time |
| Desert Eagle Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| ak74 hexagon | $1.99 | one-time |
| ak12 eagle | $1.99 | one-time |
| g36 progress | $1.99 | one-time |
| ak47 firebird | $1.99 | one-time |
| AK74 Phoenix | $1.99 | one-time |
| AK47 Progress | $1.99 | one-time |
| AK47 Frost | $1.99 | one-time |
| AWP Progress | $1.99 | one-time |
| AK47 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Karambit Claw | $1.99 | one-time |
| awp snake | $1.99 | one-time |
| AK74 Frost | $1.99 | one-time |
| ak47 shark | $1.99 | one-time |
| ak47 eagle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bizon Russian Ornament | $1.99 | one-time |
| awp firebird | $1.99 | one-time |
| m4a4 skull | $1.99 | one-time |
| Anti-Advertising | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get 3000$ for each round | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game like Counter-Strike
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and performance
- 💡 Offline mode with bots
- 👍 Variety of maps and game modes
- 👍 Nostalgic and memorable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Hackers and cheaters in multiplayer
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 💰 Too many ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially in new updates
- 🔒 Security issues with login and account management

**Reported bugs**

- Weapons not working properly after map changes
- Spawning issues and getting stuck in the environment
- Crashes and freezes, especially on older devices
- Multiplayer matchmaking and connectivity problems
- Incorrect or missing in-game information

**Requested features**

- Add more guns and weapon customization
- Improve bot AI and add more advanced bots
- Implement a proper anti-cheat system for multiplayer
- Add more maps, especially larger and more diverse ones
- Improve graphics and visual fidelity


### Catch Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-up/id1235879678)

Guide a rolling ball through challenging obstacle courses. Test your reflexes and speed to reach the finish line and set new high scores. Compete with friends to see who can achieve the best results.

**Highlights:** Roll fast, Avoid obstacles, Drive ball to victory, Beat friend's records, Attentive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium character #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium character #2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium character #3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium character #4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium character #5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium character #6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium character #7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium character #8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 9000 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Entertaining and challenging
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 💰 Ability to earn gems/balls through ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Frequent ads that can interrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🕰️ Game speeds up too quickly for some users
- 🎨 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not loading properly
- Inability to revive or continue after watching ads

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings or speed control
- More customization options for balls and backgrounds
- Ability to use gems for more than just balls
- Online multiplayer mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Special Forces Group 2 free?

Special Forces Group 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Catch Up free?

Catch Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Special Forces Group 2 or Catch Up?

Catch Up is rated higher. Special Forces Group 2 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Catch Up averages 4.5 from 11K ratings.

### Do Special Forces Group 2 or Catch Up have ads?

Special Forces Group 2 shows ads; Catch Up does not.

### Which is updated more often, Special Forces Group 2 or Catch Up?

Special Forces Group 2 ships an update monthly, and Catch Up monthly. Most recently, Special Forces Group 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Catch Up on October 23, 2026.

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