Comparison

Frostfall vs Catalyst Black

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

Head to head
About

Frostfall

Experience a unique fantasy battle royale on mobile. Discover and combine hundreds of weapons and spells to outwit opponents in fast-paced matches. Unlock characters and explore lore as you climb the leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Fantasy battle royale gameplay
  • Discover and combine weapons and spells
  • Over 7000 item combinations
  • Matches under 5 minutes
  • Unlockable characters and lore
  • Leaderboard progression
Features
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Works with: iPhone SE, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XS Max, XR, 11, 11 Pro; iPad mini 4, 5; iPad Air 2, 3; iPad Pro Frostfall DOES NOT support: iPhone 5s, 6, 6 Plus; iPad Air, Mini, 2, 3; iPod Touch. Frostfall is the world’s first fantasy-infused battle royale built specifically for mobile. In Frostfall, you discover and combine dangerous weapons, ancient technology, and potent spells to defeat your foes. Featuring a fun cast of characters from Doran a curious fox, to Basilisk, a feared sea captain. Pick your favorite and go into battle! Forge Your Hero - Play however you want every match by discovering new combinations of weapons and spells. With over 7000 item combinations, each battle is exciting, chaotic, and unique. Quick Games for Mobile - Frostfall matches are under 5 minutes! Get-in, get-out (Pro tip: flush the toilet and wash your hands). An Epic Quest! - Unlock Characters, Totems, Emotes (and more) through the Quest. Read about the lore of Lhun and the characters who inhabit it. Climb The Leaderboards - Win Honor as you play to show your skill, and become the best Lhunatic around! Frostfall is easy to pick up but hard to master — TO BATTLE!

About

Catalyst Black

Engage in team-based combat with customizable weapons and abilities. Transform into powerful mystical beings to dominate the battlefield. Team up with friends to strategize and conquer various game modes.

Highlights
  • Primal transformations
  • Customizable guns and gear
  • Multiple game modes
  • Team-based multiplayer
  • Real-time strategy
  • Level up abilities
Features
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Embark on an epic adventure filled with powerful guns, customizable abilities, and mystical primals from another realm. Choose your loadout and drop-in to any game mode. Battle teams of other players and design strategy in real-time multiplayer action. Unite, fight, and ascend to the top! == TRANSFORM INTO A PRIMAL == Be the hero of the game—fast. Harness the power of a primal, capable of decimating the entire enemy team. Make every second count before transforming back! == LEVEL UP YOUR GUNS & GEAR == Collect, upgrade, and customize your loadout to create the best combination for your battles. Hunt kills as a long-range sniper, duel other players as a sneaky assassin, or counter the enemy as a primal hunter. == MASTER ANY MODE == Battle players and bosses alike in Hydra, defeat enemies for points toward victory in Slayer, vie for control of an ancient fortress in an Eventide adventure—and so much more. The choice is yours! == BATTLE WITH FRIENDS == Party up! Drop-in to games instantly with your friends. Discover new allies, prepare your strategy, and claim total battle victory together. == JOIN THE FIGHT FOR CATALYTE == Ascend to the skies as you adventure on an expedition to acquire rich caches of power discoverable across the exotic Welkin Islands. Floating high above Kyria, the Welkins offers near limitless access to this mystical resource, but also hold within them the great mysteries of Catalyst Black itself! ————————————————————— • Discord: https://discord.gg/catalystblack • Twitter: https://twitter.com/catalystblk • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@catalystblack • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatalystBlack/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catalystblackgame/ • Website: https://catalystblack.com

Screenshots

Frostfall4 screens
Catalyst Black4 screens

Verdict

The call

Frostfall and Catalyst Black both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Frostfall's written reviews are positive against 50% of Catalyst Black's. Catalyst Black's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 320). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Frostfall sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Catalyst Black sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Frostfall holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catalyst Black has 1.8K ratings behind it against 320, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Frostfall's written reviews are positive against 50% of Catalyst Black's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frostfall ships an update monthly, Catalyst Black every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Frostfall versus Catalyst Black: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrostfallCatalyst Black
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (320 ratings) — better4.5 (1.8K ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better50.2% of reviews
Number of ratings3201.8K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB1.0 GB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperDusk Ltd.Super Evil Megacorp

Customer experience

Frostfall

All ratings320 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative16.7%

Catalyst Black

All ratings1,806 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews225 reviews
Positive50.2%
Neutral14.2%
Negative35.6%

User reviews

Frostfall

From 320 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⚖️ Skill-based gameplay, not pay-to-win
  • 🎨 Excellent art and graphics
  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 💰 Free-to-play with cosmetic-only purchases
  • 🔄 Quick matches and fast-paced action

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent loading screen crashes
  • 🎮 High bot population in matches
  • 🗺️ Map design causes player collision issues
  • 👀 Difficult to see looted items
  • ⚡ Lag and stuttering issues

Catalyst Black

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 👍 Addictive and fun
  • 💡 Unique gameplay mechanics
  • 🎮 Responsive controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and grind
  • 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🕹️ Imbalanced matchmaking
  • 🤖 Presence of bots in matches

Bugs and requests

Frostfall

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Game stuck on loading/splash screen
  • Game won't open or launch
  • Stuck on Frostfall title screen
  • Login error claiming account logged in elsewhere
  • Lag causing character to skip across screen
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  • Unable to target enemies during lag
  • Game crashes on specific iOS versions
  • Incompatibility with iPhone 6 and older models

Requested features

10 requests
  • Team/duo gameplay modes
  • First-person camera option
  • Expanded map size
  • More weapon variety
  • Increased player count per match
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  • Faster movement mechanics
  • Better quest completion indicators
  • More frequent rewards for casual players
  • Console releases (Xbox mentioned)
  • Lower graphics settings for older devices

Catalyst Black

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Authentication server issues
  • Inability to start matches
  • Audio cutting out during gameplay
  • Graphical glitches and performance issues
  • Incorrect or missing in-game information

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bring back Vainglory
  • Add more game modes and maps
  • Improve social features like clans and chat
  • Implement a competitive ranked mode
  • Expand weapon and character customization

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Frostfall

One-time6
  • Pinch of Arka$0.99
  • Satchel of Arka$4.99
  • Bag of Arka$9.99
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  • Chest of Arka$19.99
  • Barrel of Arka$49.99
  • Mountain of Arka$99.99
11 purchases

Catalyst Black

One-time11
  • Tiny Satchel of Marks$1.99
  • Tiny Bundle Offer$1.99
  • Small Bundle Offer$4.99
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  • Small Bundle Offer 3$4.99
  • Small Bundle Offer 2$4.99
  • Small Bundle Offer 4$4.99
  • Medium Pack of Marks$9.99
  • Medium Bundle Offer$9.99
  • Medium Bundle Offer 3$9.99
  • Large Bundle Offer$19.99
  • Huge Case of Marks$24.99

Questions

Is Frostfall free?
Frostfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Catalyst Black free?
Catalyst Black is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Frostfall or Catalyst Black?
Frostfall is rated higher. Frostfall averages 4.7 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while Catalyst Black averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Frostfall or Catalyst Black have ads?
Neither Frostfall nor Catalyst Black shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frostfall or Catalyst Black?
Frostfall ships an update monthly, and Catalyst Black every 5 days. Most recently, Frostfall was updated on June 10, 2026 and Catalyst Black on September 17, 2026.

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