Comparison

Catan Universe vs Cacho

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

Head to head
About

Catan Universe

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
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Play your favorite game CATAN anytime and anywhere: the original board game, the card game, the expansions and ‘CATAN – Rise of the Inkas‘, all in one app! After a long voyage of great deprivation, your ships have finally reached the coast of an uncharted island. However, other explorers have also landed on Catan: The race to settle the island has begun! Build roads and cities, trade skillfully and become Lord or Lady of Catan! Go on a journey to the Catan universe, and compete in exciting duels against players from all over the world. The board game classic and the Catan card game bring a real tabletop feeling to your screen! Play with your Catan Universe account on the device of your choice: You can use your login on numerous desktop and mobile platforms! Become part of the huge worldwide Catan community, and compete against players from all over the world, and on all supported platforms. The board game: Play the basic board game in multiplayer mode! Join two of your friends for a maximum of three players and face all the challenges in “Arrival on Catan”. Make things even more exciting by unlocking the full Basegame; the expansions “Cities & Knights” and “Seafarers”, each for up to six players. The special scenario pack containing the scenarios “Enchanted Land” and “The Great Canal” adds even more variety to your games. The game edition ‘Rise of the Inkas‘ is another exciting challenge for you, as your settlements are doomed in their heyday. The jungle swallows the signs of human civilization, and your opponents seize their chance to build their settlement at the location they crave for. The card game: Play the introductory game of the popular 2 player card game “Catan – The Duel” online free of charge or master the free “Arrival on Catan”, to permanently unlock the single player mode against the AI. Get the complete card game as an in-game purchase to play three different theme sets against friends, other fans friends or different AI opponents and submerge yourself into the bustling life on Catan. Features: - Trade – build – settle – Become Lord of Catan! - Play on all your devices with one account. - Faithful to the original version of the board game “Catan”, as well as the card game “Catan – The Duel” (aka “Rivals for Catan”) - Design your own avatar. - Chat with other players and form guilds. - Participate in seasons and win amazing prizes. - Play to earn numerous achievements and unlock rewards. - Get additional expansions and play modes as in-game purchases. - Get started very easily with the comprehensive tutorial. Free-to-play content: - Basic game free matches against two other human players - Introductory game free matches Catan – The Duel against a human player - “Arrival on Catan”: Master the challenges in all areas of the game to get more red Catan suns. - You can use Catan suns to play against the computer. Your yellow suns recharge on their own. ***** Questions or suggestions for improvements: Mail to support@catanuniverse.com We are looking forward to your feedback! For more information on news and updates: www.catanuniverse.com or visit us on www.facebook.com/CatanUniverse *****

About

Cacho

Engage in a fast-paced dice game of bluffing and strategy. Challenge friends or players worldwide in thrilling multiplayer matches with skill-based tiers and exclusive tournaments. Outsmart opponents with deception and keen observation to claim victory.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer matches
  • Skill-based tiers
  • Real-time bluffing
  • Exclusive tournaments
  • Strategic gameplay
  • Earn and win coins
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Unleash your inner strategist in this thrilling game of bluff and bravado! Prepare for a high-stakes, fast-paced battle where every roll of the dice brings excitement, and every decision can shift the balance of power. Challenge your friends, test your wits, and see who can outsmart the competition in this unique take on the classic Liar’s Dice game. Key Features: Thrilling Multiplayer Matches: Play with friends or compete against players from around the world in intense, strategy-filled matches. Skill-Based Tiers: Play in different skill levels – from Beginner to Expert – with increasing buy-ins and rewards for the ultimate challenge. Real-Time Bluffing: Use strategy, deception, and keen observation to call bluffs, make bold claims, and outlast your opponents. Exclusive Tournaments: Climb the ranks, participate in exclusive matches, and prove you’re the ultimate Liar’s Dice champion. Strategic Gameplay: Easy to pick up but hard to master. Whether you’re a casual player or a seasoned strategist, you have a spot. Earn and Win Coins: Start with enough coins to dive into a few matches and keep earning through your victories. Collect, save, and use coins to enter higher-stakes games. How to Play: Roll your dice, keep your hand hidden, and place your bets. Will you be truthful or lead your opponents into a trap? Make your move, but be careful — if you’re caught bluffing, it could cost you the game! Outlast your opponents by making the right calls or catching their bluffs. The winner takes it all! Whether you play casually with friends or compete for the top spot, every game offers a unique and exciting experience. Bluff, bid, and strategize your way to victory!

Screenshots

Catan Universe4 screens
Cacho3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cacho at 100% against Catan Universe's 13%. Cacho also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Catan Universe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (31K vs 3). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Catan Universe sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Cacho sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cacho holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catan Universe has 31K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Catan Universe's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cacho's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Catan Universe ships an update every 2 months, Cacho every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Catan Universe versus Cacho: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatan UniverseCacho
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (31K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#156 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size901 MB36 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperUnited Soft Media Verlag GmbHTy Schenk

Customer experience

Catan Universe

All ratings30,848 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.2%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3,367 reviews
Positive12.6%
Neutral14.0%
Negative73.4%

Cacho

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Catan Universe

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Cacho

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Catan Universe

One-time6
  • 200 Catan Gold$2.99
  • 300 Catan Gold$3.99
  • 500 Catan Gold$4.99
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  • 900 Catan Gold$7.99
  • 1700 Catan Gold$14.99
  • 3000 Catan Gold$26.99
4 purchases

Cacho

One-time4
  • Small Pack$0.99
  • Medium Pack$4.99
  • Large Pack$9.99
Show 1 more
  • Mega Pack$24.99

Questions

Is Catan Universe free?
Catan Universe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cacho free?
Cacho is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Catan Universe or Cacho?
Cacho is rated higher. Catan Universe averages 3.8 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Cacho averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Catan Universe or Cacho have ads?
Cacho shows ads; Catan Universe does not.
Which is updated more often, Catan Universe or Cacho?
Catan Universe ships an update every 2 months, and Cacho every 4 days. Most recently, Catan Universe was updated on October 25, 2026 and Cacho on October 7, 2026.

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