Comparison

Days Bygone vs Catboxes

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

Head to head
About

Days Bygone

Defend your castle against relentless enemy waves that grow stronger each day. Upgrade defenses, discover weapons, and recruit heroes to survive in this endless castle defense game. Progress continues even when you're offline.

Highlights
  • Endless defense levels
  • Castle growth and upgrades
  • Idle/Offline gains
  • Discover unique weapons
  • Summon loyal heroes
  • Multiple game modes
Features
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Defend against the enemy attack! Day by day, the enemies just keep on coming, tougher as the days go by. Can you survive? Upgrade your defenses, discover new weapons, recruit new heroes to help grow your castle in this endless defense of life and death! -> Endless defense! Infinite levels with endless waves mean endless fun & non-stop action! Day 1? Day 10? Day 100? Day 1000? No problem! Fend off the endless waves! -> Grow your castle! Accumulate Gold and Elixir in order to grow your castle! Endless amounts of stats, spells, and skills to upgrade! The possibilities are endless, strategy is key. -> Idle defender! Idle/Offline gains whenever you take a break! Progress is made in and out of the game! Online? Offline? No problem! -> Rich In Content! * 8+ Unique STAT Upgrades! * 15+ Devastating SPELLS! * 20+ Unique WEAPON to Discover! * 20+ Loyal HEROES to Summon! * 25+ Unique SKILLS to Uncover! -> Fun-filled Gamemodes! * Dungeon Defense - Enter the Dungeon to obtain Keys! * Epic Adventures - Go on Expeditions to uncover Fossils! The easy days are gone. Do whatever it takes to survive and fight the endless waves before days gone! What are you waiting for? Don't keep the defender waiting!

About

Catboxes

A digital adaptation of the classic pencil-and-paper strategy game, featuring unique feline-themed twists. Engage in tactical box capturing with hidden hazards and treats that alter gameplay. Enjoy customizable boards, AI opponents, and family-friendly fun.

Highlights
  • Capture boxes by drawing lines
  • Hidden hazards and treats modify gameplay
  • Play with up to 4 players (pass-and-play)
  • Adjustable AI opponents and difficulty
  • Multiple board sizes and unique shapes
  • Save and resume games
  • Dark and light mode support
Features
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Catboxes brings the beloved pencil-and-paper strategy game to life — with a feline twist. Draw lines between dots to capture boxes, but watch out: hidden hazards and treats change everything. The player with the most points wins! CAT SCRATCH MODE - Hidden hazards and treats lurk beneath the grid - Revealed clue numbers hint at nearby surprises - Capturing a hazard costs you points - Treats reward the bold with bonus points - Toggle Cat Scratch on or off to suit your style PLAY YOUR WAY - 2-4 players — pass-and-play with family and friends - Set any opponent to human or AI, each with their own difficulty level - Choose from five classic board sizes, from quick 4x4 games to sprawling 8x8 battles - Try unique board shapes: Hourglass, Diamond, Donut, Cross, and more - Random board mode for endless variety and replayability DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES - Simple rules that kids ages 8 and up can learn in seconds - Surprisingly deep strategy that keeps adults engaged - 8 bright, high-contrast player colors - Fun gameplay tips between turns POLISHED EXPERIENCE - Smooth animations for every move and capture - Sound effects and haptic feedback - Save your game and pick up right where you left off - Dark mode, light mode, or match your system setting - Works in portrait and landscape PRIVACY FIRST - No ads. No in-app purchases. No account required. - Anonymous analytics help us improve the game — no personal data collected. - Player names and preferences stay on your device.

Screenshots

Days Bygone4 screens
Catboxes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Catboxes at none against Days Bygone's 12. Catboxes also leads on ads (none vs shown). Days Bygone's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Days Bygone sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Catboxes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Catboxes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Days Bygone has 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Days Bygone ships an update monthly, Catboxes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Days Bygone versus Catboxes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDays BygoneCatboxes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.5K — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size244 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFrivolitionNicholas Hart

Customer experience

Days Bygone

All ratings2,499 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews251 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative9.2%

Catboxes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Days Bygone

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Account data loss or corruption
  • Compatibility issues on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiplayer and co-op modes
  • More enemy variety and boss battles
  • Improved account/save system
  • Faster progression and shorter rewinds

Catboxes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Days Bygone

One-time12
  • Days Bygone Ruby Pack 1$0.99
  • Days Bygone Premium Supporter$2.99
  • Days Bygone Legendary Pack$2.99
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  • Days Bygone Express Rewinds$3.99
  • Days Bygone Premium Supporter$4.49
  • Days Bygone Ruby Pack 2$4.49
  • Days Bygone AFK Assistant$6.99
  • Days Bygone Ruby Pack 3$7.49
  • Days Bygone AFK Assist$7.49
  • Days Bygone Hero Chest!$9.99
  • Days Bygone Ruby Pack 4$14.99
  • Days Bygone Ruby Pack 5$37.99
None

Catboxes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Days Bygone free?
Days Bygone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Catboxes free?
Catboxes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Days Bygone or Catboxes?
Catboxes is rated higher. Days Bygone averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Catboxes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Days Bygone or Catboxes have ads?
Days Bygone shows ads; Catboxes does not.
Which is updated more often, Days Bygone or Catboxes?
Days Bygone ships an update monthly, and Catboxes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Days Bygone was updated on October 29, 2026 and Catboxes on October 12, 2026.

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