# Frostfall vs Catalyst Black

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Frostfall | Catalyst Black |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frostfall/id1417448796/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalyst-black/id1525298433/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 320 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 50.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dusk Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417448795) | [Super Evil Megacorp](https://appshunter.io/developer/671464707) |

## What reviewers say

### Frostfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frostfall/id1417448796)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinch of Arka | $0.99 | one-time |
| Satchel of Arka | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Arka | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Arka | $19.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Arka | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Arka | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⚖️ 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Team/duo gameplay modes
- First-person camera option
- Expanded map size
- More weapon variety
- Increased player count per match


### Catalyst Black

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalyst-black/id1525298433)

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:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Satchel of Marks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Bundle Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle Offer 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle Offer 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle Offer 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Marks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle Offer 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Case of Marks | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


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