ExciteCatcher vs 第9ターミナル
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ExciteCatcher
Enjoy a skill-based Japanese claw game simulation on your iPhone. Plan your moves with item previews and compete globally in challenge modes. Rewards are based solely on your dexterity.
- Japanese-style claw game simulation
- Skill-based gameplay
- Arm Assist Ring for precise control
- Background item previews
- Game Center support
- Challenge Mode with global leaderboards
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Experience a Japanese-style claw game right on your iPhone! Enjoy the arcade-style feel of a real claw machine. Unlike rigged machines, this game has no hidden probability settings — every machine is purely skill-based. Your in-game rewards depend entirely on your own ability. New Feature 1: Arm Assist Ring Move the arm to your target spot with smooth, well-timed control. New Feature 2: Background Item Preview The full list of obtainable items is always displayed behind the machine, so you can plan your next move at a glance. Game Center Support: Each stage features a Challenge Mode where you compete to grab a set number of items in as few attempts as possible. Test your skills against players around the world!
第9ターミナル
Explore a game with over 40 unique anomalies to discover. This game is designed for streamers and speedrunners, featuring a built-in counter for RTA (Real-Time Attack) runs. Follow the rules to find anomalies and escape.
- Over 40 anomalies
- RTA counter included
- Designed for streamers
- Escape through the exit
- Rule-based gameplay
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ゲーム実況はご自由にどうぞ 異変は４０以上あるよ。RTA用のカウンターも完備 ルール説明 異変を見逃さないこと 異変を見つけたら、すぐに引き返すこと 異変が見つからなかったら、引き返さないこと 出口から外に出ること
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 第9ターミナル at 77% against ExciteCatcher's 20%. 第9ターミナル also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). ExciteCatcher's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ExciteCatcher ships an update every 4 months, 第9ターミナル every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ExciteCatcher | 第9ターミナル |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 77.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 234 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | AppSeijin | Hideyuki Aono |
Customer experience
ExciteCatcher
第9ターミナル
In-app purchases
ExciteCatcher
No in-app purchases
第9ターミナル
No in-app purchases
Questions
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