Comparison

CDO2 vs Cat Wars

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

Head to head
About

CDO2

Command monsters and deploy strategic defenses to protect your dungeon from invading heroes. Manage resources, equip your monsters, and adapt to random events to survive as long as possible. Compete with other players in a challenging mode for weekly rewards.

Highlights
  • Over 90 unique monsters
  • Strategic item and totem placement
  • Random events with unique stories
  • Resource management and research
  • Permanent secondary attribute upgrades
  • Challenge Mode for increased difficulty
  • Competitive weekly ranking mode
Features
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You are now a Chief Dungeon Officer (CDO)! Your one and only mission is to keep your dungeon running as long as possible. Command the Demon King and deploy monsters to keep out the hordes of heroes! ◆ More than 90 different monsters Monsters with unique attributes depending on their type, race, and role! Summon the appropriate monsters for the best synergy between their attributes! ◆ Various items requiring strategic choices More than 80 kinds of equipment that can be worn by individuals monsters. More than 30 kinds of Totems that can be placed in each room of the dungeon. More than 90 kinds of Relics that grant effects to the entire dungeon! Choose the best items to match your strategy! ◆ Random events More than 100 events with their own stories! Check out the list of upcoming events and come up with the best strategy! ◆ The dungeon's fate can change in a moment Invest in long-term research, Make use of Goblin Bandits and pillaging to make up for scarce resources, Have your Demon King consume monsters to raise his stats, Make choices and see how they play out in battle! ◆ Permanent secondary attributes Gain incredible advantages according to the level of secondary attributes. Earn as many as you can through gameplay! ◆ Reach your limits, and beyond! Reach 50 years to clear the game, and then carry on through Challenge Mode at a higher difficulty! As the difficulty increases, penalties accumulate. Try your own strategy in extreme conditions! ◆ Longer than a year, competitive mode Competitive mode that competes with other users without a separate clear! Rewards are given every Monday with ranking initialization. Show off your skills under different conditions every week!

About

Cat Wars

Engage in a charming defense game where adorable cats evolve into powerful warriors. Collect artifacts, combine unique skills, and research advanced techniques to conquer dungeons and defeat enemies. Build your own cat civilization and lead them to victory.

Highlights
  • Cat evolution and upgrades
  • Rare artifact collection
  • Unique skill combinations
  • Growth lab for research
  • Dungeon conquest challenges
Features
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Let's start a fiery war of the world's most trivial cats! We invite you to the most thrilling adventure in this world! "Cat Wars" is a charming defense game featuring adorable cats as the protagonists. Join the "Cat Wars" cats, each endowed with unique abilities! ▶ The Exhilarating Pleasure of Cat Evolution! Upgrade and evolve your cats into powerful warriors. Prepare to conquer the world with your very own civilization of cats! ▶ Become Stronger with Rare Artifact Collection! Collect various artifacts with unique abilities, and experience the joy of collecting and watching your feline friends grow stronger! ▶ Your Personal Skill Combination for Victory! Create a winning strategy by combining innovative skills to overwhelm your enemies. Unique skills will transform ordinary cats into legendary warriors! ▶ A Unique Growth Lab! Research your powerful techniques and maximize the potential of your cat warriors! Continuous research allows you to experience an ever-advancing civilization. ▶ Exciting Dungeon Conquests! Defeat monsters escaped from the lab and demons from hell to conquer dungeons and discover new treasures!

Screenshots

CDO24 screens
Cat Wars4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CDO2 at 4.7 against Cat Wars's 3.3. CDO2 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (35 vs 3). Cat Wars's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. CDO2 sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Cat Wars sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CDO2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CDO2 has 35 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of CDO2's written reviews are positive against 67% of Cat Wars's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CDO2 ships an update fortnightly, Cat Wars every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CDO2 versus Cat Wars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCDO2Cat Wars
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size373 MB176 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGIGR Inc.LAYERLAB

Customer experience

CDO2

All ratings35 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral13.6%
Negative6.8%

Cat Wars

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

15 purchases

CDO2

One-time15
  • Sandglass 3$0.99
  • CDO Basic Package (Offline)$1.99
  • CDO Basic Package$2.99
Show 12 more
  • _Welcome Pack$2.99
  • Sandglass 20$3.99
  • _Mega Pack$4.99
  • Sandglass 50$7.99
  • 100 Hourgalsses (monthly)$9.99
  • _Special Offer$9.99
  • _100 Hourgalsses$12.99
  • 200 Hourgalsses (monthly)$19.99
  • _200 Hourgalsses$19.99
  • _Epic Pack$19.99
  • Sandglass 250$31.99
  • _300 Hourgalsses$39.99
17 purchases

Cat Wars

One-time17
  • Adventurer Package$0.99
  • Newbie Welcome Package$0.99
  • Pile Of Rubies$1.99
Show 14 more
  • 2x Gold Booster$2.99
  • Mastery Master Package$2.99
  • Epic Artifact Package$3.99
  • Dungeon Conquest Package$3.99
  • Ruby Wallet$3.99
  • Rare Artifact Package$3.99
  • Era Pass 3$5.99
  • Era Pass 2$5.99
  • 2x Orb Booster$6.99
  • Ad Removal Package$7.99
  • Ruby Trophy$8.99
  • 3x Gold Booster$9.99
  • Ruby Bag$19.99
  • Ruby Safe$36.99

Questions

Is CDO2 free?
CDO2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cat Wars free?
Cat Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CDO2 or Cat Wars?
CDO2 is rated higher. CDO2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Cat Wars averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do CDO2 or Cat Wars have ads?
CDO2 shows ads; Cat Wars does not.
Which is updated more often, CDO2 or Cat Wars?
CDO2 ships an update fortnightly, and Cat Wars every 2 months. Most recently, CDO2 was updated on September 21, 2026 and Cat Wars on September 10, 2026.

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