Comparison

Abi vs CatCrossword

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

Head to head
About

Abi

An obsolete robot awakens an industrial robot and together they escape a warehouse to discover a world where humans have vanished. Solve puzzles by switching between characters to uncover the mystery of humanity's disappearance in this visually stunning adventure.

Highlights
  • Switch between two main characters
  • Solve puzzles to unlock secrets
  • Stunning artwork
  • Immersive musical score
  • Thought-provoking story
  • Post-apocalyptic journey
Features
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= PocketGamer Big Indie Pitch Asian Division Winner= = IMGA Selected Game= = Indieplay, Excellence at Visual Art, Nominee = “Great example of storytelling and point and click genres…Absolutely loved it.” --PocketGamer With the pace of technological development, our lives increasingly rely on machines. But is that a good thing? Technology can lead us astray, but it can also be our redemption… One day in the distant future, the obsolete household robot Abi finds the hibernating industrial robot DD, and together they escape the warehouse in which they have been locked away. Once they get out, they discover that humans have mysteriously disappeared from the earth. Where did the humans go and what can explain their disappearance? It’s up to you, Abi, and DD to find out. In this one-of-a-kind and mysterious world, you will experience: -Unique gameplay. Switch between the two main characters and unlock the secrets of this intriguing world by solving puzzles. -Stunning artwork throughout, depicting an abandoned yet surprisingly beautiful world. -Musical Score by well-known composer creates an immersive experience. -A moving and thought-provoking story -An intriguing post-apocalyptic journey Website:http://abi.lilithgames.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AbiIndieGame/

About

CatCrossword

Features
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This is a crossword puzzle with 2450 puzzles,where cat pictures appear. Cat pictures will appear in the empty squares. ◆ Recommended for: ・Those who want to play a quick game on the train,in a cafe,or while traveling ・Those who want to think carefully without a time limit ・Those who want to make brain training a habit ・Cat lovers ◆ Features ・2450 puzzles in total (plenty of challenge) ・No time limit - play at your own pace ・Includes calming background music --- *Please try the Lite version (5 puzzles free) first.

Screenshots

Abi4 screens
CatCrossword2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Abi at every 3 months against CatCrossword's every 38 months. Abi also leads on price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Abi costs $0.99 and CatCrossword $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Abi ships an update every 3 months, CatCrossword every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Abi versus CatCrossword: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbiCatCrossword
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating3.8 (189 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings189 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 38 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size881 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLilith GamesKOJI HARA

Bugs and requests

Abi

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent button/interaction detection
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices
  • Graphical glitches in some scenes

Requested features

5 requests
  • More chapters and story content
  • Option to skip or repeat dialogue
  • Ability to save progress mid-chapter
  • Support for game controllers
  • Cloud save/sync functionality

CatCrossword

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Abi

No in-app purchases

None

CatCrossword

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Abi free?
Abi costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CatCrossword free?
CatCrossword costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Abi or CatCrossword have ads?
Neither Abi nor CatCrossword shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Abi or CatCrossword?
Abi ships an update every 3 months, and CatCrossword every 38 months. Most recently, Abi was updated on October 26, 2026 and CatCrossword on May 16, 2026.

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