Catan Universe vs Flankz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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 *****
Flankz
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A classic strategy game with a playful new personality. Flankz is easy to learn: place a disc, surround your opponent, and watch the board turn in your favor. Every move matters, and one clever flank can transform the entire match. PLAY YOUR WAY Challenge the computer across four difficulty levels, from welcoming beginner play to deeper strategic competition. Prefer playing together? Pass the device between two players for an easy local match. RACE THE CLOCK Play at your own pace or add a countdown with Relaxed, Quick, and Blitz clock modes. The clock begins after the first move, keeping every timed match fair and focused. LEARN AS YOU PLAY Legal-move highlights make the board easy to understand. Ask for a hint when you need one and receive strategic guidance based on the current position. MAKE IT YOURS Earn experience, complete achievements, level up, and unlock colorful board themes. Each match contributes to your progress, whether you win or discover a better strategy for next time. FEATURES • Traditional Reversi rules • Easy, Casual, Smart, and Expert AI • Local two-player pass-and-play • Optional countdown clock modes • Strategic hints and coaching • Animated placements and disc flips • Sound cues and haptic feedback • Experience levels and achievements • Unlockable visual themes • Portrait play designed for iPhone and iPad • No advertising Think ahead, control the corners, and find your winning flank.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flankz at none against Catan Universe's 6. Flankz also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Catan Universe's advantage is chart position (#152 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Catan Universe sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Flankz asks for nothing beyond the download.
Catan Universe ships an update every 2 months, Flankz every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Catan Universe | Flankz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (31K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #152 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 901 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | United Soft Media Verlag GmbH | Artticks Pte Ltd |
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
Flankz
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Catan Universe
- 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
Flankz
No in-app purchases







