# DOODLE SQUARES vs Catch The Sun

The clearest difference is rating: Catch The Sun at 4.7 against DOODLE SQUARES's 3.9. Catch The Sun also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 86%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). DOODLE SQUARES's advantage is ratings volume (477 vs 44). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DOODLE SQUARES sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Catch The Sun sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Catch The Sun holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DOODLE SQUARES has 477 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of DOODLE SQUARES's written reviews are positive against 96% of Catch The Sun's.

DOODLE SQUARES ships an update every 2 months, Catch The Sun every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DOODLE SQUARES | Catch The Sun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (477 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-squares/id384827186/reviews) | **[4.7 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-sun/id980675701/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **477** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | **95.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobX GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464663882) | [Piotr Knapczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541886746) |

## What reviewers say

### DOODLE SQUARES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-squares/id384827186)

Navigate a world of hazards, collecting green squares and fruits for score boosts and power-ups. Unlock new themes as you play and compete for the top spot on the leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Score collection, Hazard avoidance, Fruit power-ups, Theme unlocking, Leaderboard competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boogers Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all themes! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jewels Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aqua Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and engaging
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
- 🕹️ Challenging and rewarding
- ⏱️ Quick and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔊 Repetitive or annoying music
- 📱 Difficulty seeing the game due to finger placement
- 💰 Paid themes/content seen as unnecessary
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with iOS 5
- Crashes on startup for some users

**Requested features**

- New game modes or themes
- Achievements or leaderboards
- Option to disable music while keeping sound effects
- Improved performance on older devices


### Catch The Sun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-sun/id980675701)

A colorful and fun arcade game where players collect points while avoiding spiked enemies. Fast reflexes and quick decisions are key to success. Power-ups can help slow down opponents and earn bonus points.

**Highlights:** Collect points, Avoid enemies, Fast decision making, Practice reflexes, Collect power-ups, Bonus points

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Developer (1 coffee) | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DOODLE SQUARES free?

DOODLE SQUARES is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Catch The Sun free?

Catch The Sun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DOODLE SQUARES or Catch The Sun?

Catch The Sun is rated higher. DOODLE SQUARES averages 3.9 out of 5 from 477 ratings, while Catch The Sun averages 4.7 from 44 ratings.

### Do DOODLE SQUARES or Catch The Sun have ads?

Neither DOODLE SQUARES nor Catch The Sun shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DOODLE SQUARES or Catch The Sun?

DOODLE SQUARES ships an update every 2 months, and Catch The Sun every 4 months. Most recently, DOODLE SQUARES was updated on October 21, 2026 and Catch The Sun 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.*