# Whakoom vs catch (cat tracker)

The clearest difference is monetization model: catch (cat tracker) at free against Whakoom's free with in-app purchases. catch (cat tracker) also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (81% vs 62%). Whakoom's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whakoom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and catch (cat tracker) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

catch (cat tracker) holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Whakoom's written reviews are positive against 81% of catch (cat tracker)'s.

Whakoom ships an update every 3 weeks, catch (cat tracker) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whakoom | catch (cat tracker) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whakoom-organize-your-comics/id1203325014/reviews) | **[4.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-cat-tracker/id6760037273/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | **81.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Whakoom Comics S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203325013) | [Grayson Martin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882436182) |

## What reviewers say

### Whakoom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whakoom-organize-your-comics/id1203325014)

Manage your comic book collection with ease. Scan barcodes to add comics, track what you own, want, and need to complete series. Discover new comics and read reviews from other fans.

**Highlights:** Scan barcodes to add comics, Organize collection and wish lists, Track owned, wanted, and needed comics, Discover new comics and read reviews, Get notifications for new releases, Follow other fans and share collections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whakoom Pro mensual | $4.49 | per month |
| Whakoom Pro Anual | $39.99 | per year |


### catch (cat tracker)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-cat-tracker/id6760037273)

Log every cat you encounter, identify their breeds using AI, and build a personal collection. Share your discoveries with friends and view all spotted cats on a map.

**Highlights:** Log cat encounters with photos and location, Automatic breed identification with AI, View all spotted cats on a map, Collect and track discovered breeds, Follow friends and see their finds, Like and comment on encounters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Catch Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Catch Premium Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whakoom free?

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

### Is catch (cat tracker) free?

catch (cat tracker) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Whakoom or catch (cat tracker)?

catch (cat tracker) is rated higher. Whakoom averages 4.2 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while catch (cat tracker) averages 4.5 from 25 ratings.

### Do Whakoom or catch (cat tracker) have ads?

Both Whakoom and catch (cat tracker) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Whakoom or catch (cat tracker)?

Whakoom ships an update every 3 weeks, and catch (cat tracker) every 2 weeks. Most recently, Whakoom was updated on November 11, 2026 and catch (cat tracker) on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*