# Catan Classic vs Exploding Kittens® 2

The clearest difference is rating: Exploding Kittens® 2 at 4.8 against Catan Classic's 3.7. Exploding Kittens® 2 also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Catan Classic's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Catan Classic costs $4.99 and Exploding Kittens® 2 $4.99 up front. Catan Classic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Exploding Kittens® 2 sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Exploding Kittens® 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Catan Classic's written reviews are positive against 59% of Exploding Kittens® 2's.

Catan Classic ships an update every 5 months, Exploding Kittens® 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Catan Classic | Exploding Kittens® 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catan-classic/id335029050/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploding-kittens-2/id6478287619/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 3.9K |
| Positive reviews | 24.8% of reviews | **59.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #11 | **#10** |
| Size | 840 MB | 446 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [United Soft Media Verlag GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/330111789) | [Marmalade Game Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/988365603) |

## What reviewers say

### Catan Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catan-classic/id335029050)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Board, #42 Top Paid · Strategy, #124 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Engage in a classic board game of trading, building, and settling. Compete with up to four players online or against AI opponents. Expand your gameplay with purchasable expansions offering new scenarios and mechanics.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer, AI opponents with unique strategies, Trading and resource management, Expandable gameplay with DLC, Original rule set, Game statistics, Comprehensive tutorial

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The new scenarios | $1.99 | one-time |
| Catan - The Islands | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Seafarers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cities & Knights | $4.99 | one-time |
| All-expansions Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Faithful to the board game
- 🎮 Enjoyable AI opponents
- 🕹️ Customizable settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🧠 Unfair AI behavior
- 🎲 Questionable dice rolls
- 💰 Expensive expansions
- 🔍 Difficult to see the full board

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to reconnect to online games
- Freezing when placing the robber
- Disappearing resources and progress
- Inconsistent login and account management

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer improvements
- More game modes and scenarios
- Better UI optimization for newer devices
- Ability to save and resume games


### Exploding Kittens® 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploding-kittens-2/id6478287619)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Card, #14 Top Paid · Board, #154 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Experience the chaotic fun of a popular card game with friends. This digital version features customizable avatars, animated cards, and new ways to play, including the highly requested "Nope" card. Engage in quick rounds of strategy and luck to be the last player standing.

**Highlights:** Customizable avatars, Emoji reactions, Multiple game modes, Animated cards, Online multiplayer, AI opponent

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Santa Claws Card Back | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mystic Mayhem Card Back | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beach Day Emoji Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beach Day Card back | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kitchen Chaos Emoji Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kitchen Chaos Card Back | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mystic Mayhem Emoji Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| MysticMayhem Cauldron Creature | $1.99 | one-time |
| Glenn Coco | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sea Rat Outfit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beach Day Location | $1.99 | one-time |
| Slice of Heaven Outfit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yucky Buddy Outfit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kitchen Chaos Location | $1.99 | one-time |
| Santa Claws Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mystic Mayhem Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Beach Day Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Kitchen Chaos Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sun and Spice Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Explosive Expansions Pass | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Charming animations and visuals
- 🤩 Engaging and fun experience
- 🎨 Customizable skins and backgrounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow animations and gameplay
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Unresponsive AI opponents

**Reported bugs**

- Nope card not functioning properly
- Leaderboard not updating correctly
- Inability to leave a game after losing
- Forced account creation for online play

**Requested features**

- Add a turn timer to prevent stalling
- Allow custom deck creation and configuration
- Improve online multiplayer stability and matchmaking
- Bring back the original game's sound effects and personality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Catan Classic free?

Catan Classic costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Exploding Kittens® 2 free?

Exploding Kittens® 2 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Catan Classic or Exploding Kittens® 2?

Exploding Kittens® 2 is rated higher. Catan Classic averages 3.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Exploding Kittens® 2 averages 4.8 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Catan Classic or Exploding Kittens® 2 have ads?

Neither Catan Classic nor Exploding Kittens® 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Catan Classic or Exploding Kittens® 2?

Catan Classic ships an update every 5 months, and Exploding Kittens® 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Catan Classic was updated on November 1, 2026 and Exploding Kittens® 2 on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Catan Classic or Exploding Kittens® 2?

Catan Classic currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Exploding Kittens® 2 at #10. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*