# Catan Universe vs Exploding Kittens NETFLIX

The clearest difference is rating: Catan Universe at 3.8 against Exploding Kittens NETFLIX's 3.0. Catan Universe also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 208) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Exploding Kittens NETFLIX's advantage is review sentiment (21% vs 13%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Catan Universe sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Exploding Kittens NETFLIX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Catan Universe holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catan Universe has 31K ratings behind it against 208, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of Catan Universe's written reviews are positive against 21% of Exploding Kittens NETFLIX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Catan Universe ships an update every 2 months, Exploding Kittens NETFLIX every 6 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Catan Universe | Exploding Kittens NETFLIX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catan-universe/id1220346113/reviews)** | [3.0 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploding-kittens-netflix/id1606221795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 208 |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | **21.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 901 MB | 484 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [USM](https://appshunter.io/developer/330111789) | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) |

## What reviewers say

### Catan Universe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catan-universe/id1220346113)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Board, #140 Top Free · Strategy, #175 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Experience the classic board game and its card game counterpart on your mobile device. Trade, build, and settle on the island of Catan, competing against players worldwide. Unlock expansions and new game modes for endless strategic fun.

**Highlights:** Trade, build, and settle, Play across multiple devices with one account, Faithful adaptation of board and card games, Design your own avatar, Chat with players and form guilds, Participate in seasons and win prizes, Unlock achievements and rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Catan Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300 Catan Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Catan Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| 900 Catan Gold | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1700 Catan Gold | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Catan Gold | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great representation of board game
- 👍 Lots of game modes and expansions
- 🎨 Good visual design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔁 Unreliable connectivity and server issues
- 🤖 Unfair and unbalanced AI
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and gets stuck during play
- Frequent log-out and login issues
- Inconsistent enforcement of game rules
- Disappearing resources and settlements

**Requested features**

- Add ability to mute group chat
- Improve trade interface and AI trading behavior
- Randomize dice rolls and resource distribution
- Provide more customization options for game setup


### Exploding Kittens NETFLIX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploding-kittens-netflix/id1606221795)

A multiplayer card game where players draw cards to avoid exploding kittens. Use strategic cards to defuse fatal felines or eliminate opponents. Features original art and is available exclusively for Netflix members.

**Highlights:** Draw cards to avoid exploding kittens, Defuse fatal felines with special cards, Multiplayer gameplay, Strategic card play, Original art by The Oatmeal, Exclusive to Netflix members

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Accurate to the original card game
- 💡 New cards and features
- 🎉 Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Automatic card plays
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior of certain cards
- 🕰️ Lack of turn timer for players

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when Armageddon card is played
- Nope card not working as intended
- Exploding kitten card not being placed back correctly
- Wins not being tracked in single-player mode

**Requested features**

- Ability to kick inactive players
- Save progress and unlock higher difficulty levels
- More customization options
- Ability to chat with other players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Catan Universe free?

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

### Is Exploding Kittens NETFLIX free?

Exploding Kittens NETFLIX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Catan Universe or Exploding Kittens NETFLIX?

Catan Universe is rated higher. Catan Universe averages 3.8 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Exploding Kittens NETFLIX averages 3.0 from 208 ratings.

### Do Catan Universe or Exploding Kittens NETFLIX have ads?

Neither Catan Universe nor Exploding Kittens NETFLIX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Catan Universe or Exploding Kittens NETFLIX?

Catan Universe ships an update every 2 months, and Exploding Kittens NETFLIX every 6 months. Most recently, Catan Universe was updated on September 28, 2026 and Exploding Kittens NETFLIX on September 28, 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.*