Comparison

Catastrophe vs Infinite Shells

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

Head to head
About

Catastrophe

Test your reflexes and focus in this challenging physics game. Guide adorable kittens through obstacles and solve puzzles by swiping and following on-screen instructions. It's a frustrating yet fun test of your multitasking abilities.

Highlights
  • Simple touch screen controls
  • Challenging obstacles
  • Adorable rolling kittens
  • Catchy tunes
  • Endless hours of fun
Features
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How hard could balancing a cat be? Find out as you try keeping Kati the kitten & Co. balanced while solving puzzles, swiping obstacles, and following on screen instructions in this frustrating, ball balancing, physics game of multitasking madness. Let Catastrophe train and challenge your reflexes, speed, focus, and accuracy. Put your concentration to the test and prove that you are a Multitasking Champ! Features: - Simple touch screen controls - Challenging obstacles - Adorable rolling kittens - Catchy tunes - Endless hours of fun!

About

Infinite Shells

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Infinite Shells is a fast-paced shell and pearl shuffling game that tests your focus, memory, and reflexes. Watch closely as a pearl is hidden beneath one shell — then the shells begin to shuffle. Can you keep track? Tap the shell hiding the pearl to score points and advance through increasingly challenging stages. FEATURES Classic Mode — 10 second timer, progressive difficulty, up to 7 shells Hardcore Mode — 3 second timer, streak multipliers, speed bonuses Dynamic themes that change every 10 rounds 4 powerful lifelines — Slow Motion, Shield, 50/50, and Reveal Local and Global leaderboards via Game Center Continue playing after Game Over with ad-powered continues Full iPad support — optimized for all iPad sizes Subtle level indicator keeps you aware of your progress mid-game

Screenshots

Catastrophe4 screens
Infinite Shells4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Catastrophe at none against Infinite Shells's shown. Catastrophe also leads on iOS requirement (7.1.2 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Catastrophe ships an update fortnightly, Infinite Shells every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Catastrophe versus Infinite Shells: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatastropheInfinite Shells
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.1.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoshua SpeightRanjel Pineda

In-app purchases

None

Catastrophe

No in-app purchases

None

Infinite Shells

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Catastrophe free?
Catastrophe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Infinite Shells free?
Infinite Shells is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Catastrophe or Infinite Shells have ads?
Infinite Shells shows ads; Catastrophe does not.
Which is updated more often, Catastrophe or Infinite Shells?
Catastrophe ships an update fortnightly, and Infinite Shells every 3 weeks. Most recently, Catastrophe was updated on September 9, 2026 and Infinite Shells on September 8, 2026.

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