Shatterbrain vs Cat Trap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shatterbrain
Engage in challenging physics puzzles by drawing shapes to find solutions. Discover multiple ways to solve each level and compete on leaderboards for the best performance. This game is designed for those who enjoy brain teasers and applying physics principles.
- Dozens of physics puzzles
- Multiple solutions per puzzle
- Leaderboard competition
- Draw shapes to solve
- Challenging gameplay
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Draw shapes to solve challenging physics puzzles. From the creator of the #1 hit puzzle game, Brain It On! ◆ Dozens of brain busting physics puzzles, with more being added all the time ◆ Multiple ways to solve each puzzle, can you find the best solution? ◆ Compete on the leaderboards for the fastest time or best solution If you enjoy brain games, have a knack for following the laws of physics, and enjoy making things shatter, then this puzzle game is for you. It's easy to learn but hard to master and will get you thinking outside the box in no time! Draw a dot, draw a line, draw whatever you need to solve the puzzle and shatter the shapes. If you like Shatterbrain, please rate it and leave a comment. Your support is greatly appreciated. If you don't like something, please email me at support@orbitalnine.com. I want to hear your feedback and comments so I can improve Shatterbrain and turn it into a hit. You can find me on Twitter at @orbitalnine, or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/shatterbrain, or my website: http://orbitalnine.com I hope you enjoy Shatterbrain!
Cat Trap
Strategically block a clever cat's escape route. Plan your moves carefully to outsmart the feline and prevent its getaway. This puzzle game requires foresight and tactical thinking.
- Strategic blocking gameplay
- Outsmart a smart cat
- Future planning required
- Tactical thinking
- Escape prevention puzzle
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Block the cat that wants to escape. Be careful, it is very smart. Think strategically and plan for the future!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Shatterbrain at 4.6 against Cat Trap's 3.5. Shatterbrain also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 60%) and ratings volume (437 vs 10). Cat Trap's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 11 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Shatterbrain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cat Trap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Shatterbrain holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shatterbrain has 437 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Shatterbrain's written reviews are positive against 60% of Cat Trap's.
Shatterbrain ships an update every 11 months, Cat Trap every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shatterbrain | Cat Trap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (437 ratings) — better | 3.5 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 437 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Orbital Nine Games Inc | Polyque Games |
Customer experience
Shatterbrain
Cat Trap
Bugs and requests
Shatterbrain
Reported bugs
2 issues- Freezing or crashing on certain levels
- Issues with drawing/controls not registering properly
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and content updates
- Ability to skip levels without 3 stars
- Customizable hint/solution system
Cat Trap
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shatterbrain
- Full Game$1.99
Cat Trap
- Remove Ads$1.99
