# 3Cat vs NaturaLocal

The clearest difference is ads: NaturaLocal at none against 3Cat's shown. NaturaLocal also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 3Cat's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.3 for 3Cat against 2.3 for NaturaLocal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of 3Cat's written reviews are positive against 33% of NaturaLocal's.

3Cat ships an update every 6 weeks, NaturaLocal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3Cat | NaturaLocal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3cat/id364615121/reviews) | **[2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naturalocal/id664903131/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **35.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Corporacio Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals, SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/361715584) | [Natura Local SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/664903134) |

## What reviewers say

### 3Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3cat/id364615121)

Access a wide range of Catalan entertainment, including series, documentaries, podcasts, and live TV and radio channels. Create a free account to manage favorites, get recommendations, and resume content where you left off.

**Highlights:** Exclusive series and documentaries, Podcasts and current affairs, Live TV channels, Live radio streams, Personalized favorites list, Content recommendations, Resume playback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### NaturaLocal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naturalocal/id664903131)

Discover Catalonia's natural and ethnographic heritage with self-guided routes. Explore towns, find nearby attractions, and access tourist information, local products, and events. Download routes for offline use and navigate with GPS.

**Highlights:** Self-guided heritage routes, Natural and ethnographic discovery, Offline route downloads, GPS navigation, Local tourist information, User reviews and opinions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3Cat free?

3Cat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NaturaLocal free?

NaturaLocal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 3Cat or NaturaLocal?

NaturaLocal is rated higher. 3Cat averages 2.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while NaturaLocal averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do 3Cat or NaturaLocal have ads?

3Cat shows ads; NaturaLocal does not.

### Which is updated more often, 3Cat or NaturaLocal?

3Cat ships an update every 6 weeks, and NaturaLocal every 2 months. Most recently, 3Cat was updated on October 23, 2026 and NaturaLocal on October 8, 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.*