# CATCH vs Abstinence Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Abstinence Tracker at 5.0 against CATCH's 4.2. Abstinence Tracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). CATCH's advantage is ratings volume (480 vs 5). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CATCH sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Abstinence Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Abstinence Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CATCH has 480 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CATCH ships an update fortnightly, Abstinence Tracker every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CATCH | Abstinence Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (480 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-meet-active-friends/id1372954408/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abstinence-tracker/id6800109012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **480** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CatchApp, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224755048) | [Celibate, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863590948) |

## What reviewers say

### CATCH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-meet-active-friends/id1372954408)

Discover and join a wide range of activities, from sports to social gatherings. Connect with new people or organize private events for your existing friends. The app prioritizes safety and offers options to earn money by hosting events.

**Highlights:** Join and create events, 200+ activity categories, Private and public event options, Group chat for events, Filter by activities and levels, Earn money by hosting events, Safety features for location sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Axir Ultra | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👥 Excellent for meeting like-minded people with shared interests
- 🎯 Easy event creation and discovery process
- 🌍 Great for newcomers to cities or countries
- ⚡ Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🤝 Builds genuine friendships and communities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 💰 Aggressive paywall and monetization strategy
- 🌐 Limited to major cities with sparse user base elsewhere
- 🔐 Privacy concerns
- 📱 Android version unavailable

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Users unable to add friends
- Email verification loop - stuck on verification screen
- Profile data deletion after app closure
- Automatic logout after updates

**Requested features**

- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) activity category
- Rock climbing/belay partner matching
- Gymnastics activity category
- Video games category
- Location filtering by distance


### Abstinence Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abstinence-tracker/id6800109012)

This app helps you track your personal abstinence goals with daily check-ins, streak tracking, and insights into your patterns. It offers customizable goals, private notes, and milestone celebrations to support your journey towards healthier habits.

**Highlights:** Track abstinence streaks, Record daily check-ins, Understand personal patterns, Celebrate milestones, Private notes and mood tracking, Backup and restore data, Customizable goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CATCH free?

CATCH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Abstinence Tracker free?

Abstinence Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CATCH or Abstinence Tracker?

Abstinence Tracker is rated higher. CATCH averages 4.2 out of 5 from 480 ratings, while Abstinence Tracker averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do CATCH or Abstinence Tracker have ads?

Neither CATCH nor Abstinence Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CATCH or Abstinence Tracker?

CATCH ships an update fortnightly, and Abstinence Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, CATCH was updated on October 24, 2026 and Abstinence Tracker on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*