Comparison

supertype vs Cat Trap

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

Head to head
About

supertype

Explore the physics of typography with this unique puzzle game. Discover how letters behave and sound as you solve over 130 engaging levels. Enjoy a relaxing, zen-like experience with a dynamic soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Physics-based letter puzzles
  • Over 130 levels
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Self-generating soundtrack
  • Typography exploration
Features
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How does a p fall? How much does an r weigh? And how does the dot over an i sound? · · · s u p e r t y p e · · · (super many, over 130 levels) (super relaxing, zen-like gameplay) (super smooth, self-generating sound track)

About

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.

Highlights
  • Strategic blocking gameplay
  • Outsmart a smart cat
  • Future planning required
  • Tactical thinking
  • Escape prevention puzzle
Features
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Block the cat that wants to escape. Be careful, it is very smart. Think strategically and plan for the future!

Screenshots

supertype4 screens
Cat Trap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cat Trap at Free against supertype's $1.99. Cat Trap also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). supertype's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Cat Trap is free to download; supertype costs $1.99 up front. Cat Trap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. supertype asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

supertype holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: supertype has 5.2K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of supertype's written reviews are positive against 60% of Cat Trap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

supertype ships an update every 2 months, Cat Trap every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
supertype versus Cat Trap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersupertypeCat Trap
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (5.2K ratings) — better3.5 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.2K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#13 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilipp StollenmayerPolyque Games

Customer experience

supertype

All ratings5,161 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews325 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative20.9%

Cat Trap

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

supertype

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Runtime errors preventing game launch
  • Invisible objects in create mode
  • Inconsistent physics behavior

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels or content
  • Level editor and sharing
  • Hint system or tutorial
  • Numbered levels for easier reference

Cat Trap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

supertype

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cat Trap

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is supertype free?
supertype costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cat Trap free?
Cat Trap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, supertype or Cat Trap?
supertype is rated higher. supertype averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Cat Trap averages 3.5 from 10 ratings.
Do supertype or Cat Trap have ads?
Cat Trap shows ads; supertype does not.
Which is updated more often, supertype or Cat Trap?
supertype ships an update every 2 months, and Cat Trap every 6 days. Most recently, supertype was updated on October 13, 2026 and Cat Trap on October 3, 2026.

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