Comparison

Zombie Idle War vs Catboxes

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

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About

Zombie Idle War

Defend your castle from waves of zombies by gathering resources, crafting weapons, and engaging in strategic battles. This idle game challenges your decision-making to balance offense and defense, offering an exciting and immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Castle defense gameplay
  • Resource gathering
  • Weapon crafting
  • Strategic combat
  • Idle progression
  • Zombie killing
Features
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The zombie horde is closing in on your base. Haul bricks, build weapons and hold the line wave after wave! HOW TO PLAY - Run around the field and carry bricks back to the build spots - Build and upgrade turrets, cannons and more to shred the horde - Level up your workbench and pick 1 of 3 upgrades: speed, carry capacity, weapon slots, attack, magnet, max HP and more - Every 10 waves a boss bursts out of the ground. Beat it for a big treasure chest - Watch out: zombies can crawl up from underground anywhere on the field FEATURES - Simple one-finger controls, great for short breaks - Idle rewards: your base keeps earning while you are away - Milestone rewards and a growing arsenal to unlock - Plays offline

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

Zombie Idle War4 screens
Catboxes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Catboxes at none against Zombie Idle War's shown. Catboxes also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Zombie Idle War's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 1) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Catboxes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zombie Idle War has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombie Idle War ships an update every 8 days, Catboxes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
Zombie Idle War versus Catboxes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombie Idle WarCatboxes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings35 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB2 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGomiigo GamesNicholas Hart

Customer experience

Zombie Idle War

All ratings35 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.7%

Catboxes

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

In-app purchases

None

Zombie Idle War

No in-app purchases

None

Catboxes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zombie Idle War free?
Zombie Idle War is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Catboxes free?
Catboxes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zombie Idle War or Catboxes?
Catboxes is rated higher. Zombie Idle War averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Catboxes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Zombie Idle War or Catboxes have ads?
Zombie Idle War shows ads; Catboxes does not.
Which is updated more often, Zombie Idle War or Catboxes?
Zombie Idle War ships an update every 8 days, and Catboxes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Zombie Idle War was updated on October 13, 2026 and Catboxes on September 25, 2026.

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