Comparison

Catan Universe vs Oobloid

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

Oobloid

Features
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Welcome to Oobloid – the vibrant puzzle game that's easy to learn but challenging to master! **THE CHALLENGE** Each level presents a unique pattern to complete. Strategically place falling blocks to match the target design while clearing lines to make room for more pieces. It's a perfect blend of pattern recognition and quick thinking! **HOW TO PLAY** • Study the target pattern shown on your board • Rotate and position colorful blocks as they fall • Match the pattern exactly to complete the level • Clear the piece squares by matching 3 or more of the same color in a row or diagonally. • Think fast – the pieces keep coming! **FEATURES** • **Endless Levels** – Each level brings new patterns to solve • **Smart Controls** – Smooth rotation, color cycling, and quick-drop mechanics • **Multiple Ways to Score** – Complete patterns for big points or clear lines strategically • **Celebration Moments** – Enjoy fireworks and fanfare when you complete each level • **Difficulty Options** – Choose between Normal and Advanced modes to match your skill • **Clean Design** – Crisp graphics and intuitive gameplay • **No Time Limits** – Play at your own pace and develop your strategy **WHAT MAKES OOBLOID SPECIAL** Unlike traditional block games, Oobloid challenges you to think in patterns. Every level is a mini-puzzle within the falling-block format you love. Will you focus on completing the pattern quickly, or clear lines to buy yourself more time? The choice – and the strategy – is yours! **PERFECT FOR** • Puzzle enthusiasts looking for a fresh challenge • Fans of classic block-dropping games wanting something new • Anyone who loves pattern-matching gameplay • Players seeking a game that's easy to pick up but hard to put down Ready to test your pattern-matching skills? Download Oobloid now and see how many levels you can conquer!

Screenshots

Catan Universe4 screens
Oobloid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Oobloid at none against Catan Universe's 6. Oobloid also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Catan Universe's advantage is chart position (#164 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Catan Universe sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Oobloid asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Catan Universe ships an update every 2 months, Oobloid every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Catan Universe versus Oobloid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatan UniverseOobloid
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (31K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings31K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#164 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size901 MB43 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperUnited Soft Media Verlag GmbHJason Deckman

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

Oobloid

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
None

Oobloid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Catan Universe free?
Catan Universe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Oobloid free?
Oobloid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Catan Universe or Oobloid have ads?
Neither Catan Universe nor Oobloid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Catan Universe or Oobloid?
Catan Universe ships an update every 2 months, and Oobloid every 2 weeks. Most recently, Catan Universe was updated on October 31, 2026 and Oobloid on October 28, 2026.

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