Comparison

Runaway toad vs Terracatch

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

Head to head
About

Runaway toad

Guide a toad on an escape from a castle, navigating hazards like blimps and owls. Eat bugs to gain powers, explore a procedurally generated swamp, and uncover hidden secrets. Enjoy dynamic pacing and over 100 missions.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated swamps
  • Elegant single finger controls
  • Earn powers from eating bugs
  • Dynamic pacing
  • 100+ missions
  • Hidden secrets
  • Illustrated visuals
Features
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It ain’t easy bein’ green! Tap, hold, and swipe to help Toad hop to safety in this gorgeous new action game from the creators of Super Splatters! and illustrator Nina Limarev. Story Once upon a time there was a princess, in a tall castle, who kissed as many toads she could in order to find her Prince Charming. But Toad just wants to be a toad, not live in a castle (regardless of how tall it is). So Toad did the only thing that could be done: ESCAPE! Rain or shine, day or night, this toad is ON THE RUN. Watch out for blimps, owls, and other hazards while you eat bugs, get new powers, explore the swamp, and search for secrets! Features - Procedurally generated swamps full of hand crafted elements - Elegant single finger controls - Earn powers from eating bugs - Dynamic pacing from relaxed swamp hopping to thrilling blimp chases - 100+ missions to test your skills and earn new toads - Hidden secrets to discover - Lavishly illustrated visuals with time of day and weather effects - Atmospheric audio sets a soothing swamp mood - By Weekly Dynamic sections - Toad skins store

About

Terracatch

Features
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TerraCatch turns the real world into your playground. Step outside, spot a creature, snap a photo or short video, and let AI identify the species instantly. Every animal you discover becomes part of your personal collection — complete with unique stats, abilities, and lore. EXPLORE & DISCOVER • Capture real animals by taking photos or short videos in the wild • AI-powered species identification tells you exactly what you found • Import sightings from iNaturalist to grow your collection faster • Track where and when you discovered each creature on a map COLLECT & GROW • Build a living collection of every species you encounter • Each animal gets unique battle stats, moves, and abilities • Level up your creatures with XP and evolve duplicates into stronger forms • Discover Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Mythic, and Legendary animals BATTLE & COMPETE • Assemble a squad and battle friends or practice against NPCs • Dynamic battles with weather effects, terrain bonuses, and status conditions • Particle effects, critical hits, and color-coded battle logs bring fights to life • Climb leaderboards and prove you're the top explorer CONNECT & SHARE • Join the community feed to see what others are discovering • Add friends and compare collections • Share your rarest finds with the world • Support wildlife awareness through real-world exploration FEATURES • Google Sign-In for quick, secure login • Dark mode for comfortable night exploring • Auto-flashlight for captures after dark • Privacy controls — hide locations or keep captures private • Regular events and quests to keep things fresh TerraCatch is free to play. Go outside, explore your neighborhood, and discover the incredible wildlife around you. Every creature is out there waiting — can you catch them all?

Screenshots

Runaway toad4 screens
Terracatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Terracatch at none against Runaway toad's shown. Runaway toad's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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. Runaway toad sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Terracatch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runaway toad ships an update monthly, Terracatch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Runaway toad versus Terracatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunaway toadTerracatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size320 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlon ShamaSaman Ebrahimi

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Runaway toad

One-time17
  • Unicorn toad$0.99
  • 10 Missiles Pack$0.99
  • Ninja toad$0.99
Show 14 more
  • Commando toad$0.99
  • Astro toad$0.99
  • Fairy Toad$1.99
  • Missiles Pack 25$1.99
  • Viking Toad$1.99
  • 30 Missiles pack$1.99
  • Dive Pack 10$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Remove ads and Bunny toad$2.99
  • Remove ads and Unicorn toad$2.99
  • Remove ads and Santa toad$3.99
  • Remove ads and skeleton toads$3.99
  • Remove ads and Viking toad$3.99
  • Remove ads and Fairy toad$3.99
3 purchases

Terracatch

One-time3
  • Handful of Leaves$0.99
  • Bag of Leaves$3.99
  • Crate of Leaves$8.99

Questions

Is Runaway toad free?
Runaway toad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Terracatch free?
Terracatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Runaway toad or Terracatch have ads?
Runaway toad shows ads; Terracatch does not.
Which is updated more often, Runaway toad or Terracatch?
Runaway toad ships an update monthly, and Terracatch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Runaway toad was updated on October 24, 2026 and Terracatch on October 12, 2026.

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