# Catch Block! vs Buddy's World

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Catch Block! at none against Buddy's World's 6. Catch Block! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 25%). Buddy's World's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buddy's World sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Catch Block! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Catch Block! ships an update every 5 weeks, Buddy's World every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Catch Block! | Buddy's World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddys-world-save-princess/id6455794887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **51** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 178 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Woongjin Thinkbig Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614968450) | [Nguyen Thi Nhi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031132565) |

## What reviewers say

### Catch Block!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-block/id1668014581)

Embark on a treasure hunt in an unknown temple, battling endless monsters. Solve math problems to earn rewards, upgrade your character with unique abilities and items, and survive the waves to claim the ultimate treasure.

**Highlights:** Action loguelike gameplay, Educational math challenges, Unique character abilities, Item collection and upgrades, Monster survival waves, Treasure hunting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Buddy's World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddys-world-save-princess/id6455794887)

Embark on a classic platformer adventure to rescue a princess from monsters. Run, jump, and use a slingshot to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies across diverse worlds. Collect helpful items and enjoy smooth animations and engaging soundscapes.

**Highlights:** Princess rescue mission, Run and jump mechanics, Smash monsters with slingshot, Diverse world themes, Collect helpful items, Smooth animations, Easy controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 800 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 26000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 60000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Catch Block! free?

Catch Block! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Buddy's World free?

Buddy's World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Catch Block! or Buddy's World have ads?

Buddy's World shows ads; Catch Block! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Catch Block! or Buddy's World?

Catch Block! ships an update every 5 weeks, and Buddy's World every 2 weeks. Most recently, Catch Block! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Buddy's World on October 24, 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.*