Comparison

Catch the Ark vs Stretch Dungeon

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

Head to head
About

Catch the Ark

Guide three adorable creatures down treacherous jungle rapids on a raft to escape an impending flood. Dodge hazards, outrun enemies, and collect coins to purchase power-ups and new boats in this action-packed adventure.

Highlights
  • Steer raft down perilous rapids
  • Dodge rocks, crocs, and fish
  • Collect coins for power-ups
  • Unlock new boats
  • Colorful graphics and animations
  • Challenge friends on leaderboards
Features
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Can you survive the jungle and Catch The Ark in this amazing former EDITOR'S CHOICE game? A flood is coming and Catch the Ark’s three adorable creatures Titan, Boon, and Zuzu haven’t got an invite to board Noah’s Ark. Armed with just a raft, the trio must brave the jungle rapids where outrageous hazards, hungry enemies, and even grumpy old Noah himself is out to ensure they don’t make it out alive. Can you catch the ark? WITHOUT A PADDLE Steer the creatures’ raft down perilous rapids filled with rocks, hungry crocs, snapping fishes, and Noah’s explosive barrels to out run the tidal wave behind you and catch the ark. EYES ON THE PRIZE Take in Catch the Ark’s stunning scenery, wild water and jungle packed with everything from monkeys to dinosaurs. Keep an eye on your raft-bound trio to see some hilarious reactions and rich animations. A RAFT OF EXTRAS Collect shiny coins and spend them in the in-game store on power-ups such as the Pterodactyl and new boats such as the Hovercraft and Rubber Ducky. Game Features: • Colorful graphics and impressive animations • Easy to pick up gameplay that’s hard to put down • Full of missions to complete and ranks to obtain • Challenge your friends through Facebook and climb the leaderboards • UNIVERSAL: Works on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad PLEASE NOTE: This game features non-compulsory In-App Purchases. If you do not wish to use this feature please disable In-App Purchases in your device settings.

About

Stretch Dungeon

Bounce, spring, and fall through a mind-bending action game by stretching walls. Navigate randomized levels in a deadly prison, aiming for a high score. Features unique mechanics, realistic physics, and atmospheric pixel art.

Highlights
  • Unique wall stretching mechanics
  • Easy single-tap portrait gameplay
  • Realistic beard physics
  • Atmospheric pixel art
  • Randomized levels for replayability
  • Warped prisoner's mind theme
Features
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Tap to stretch the walls, as you bounce, spring and fall through this fast paced mind bending action game. By the award winning studio that brought you Silly Sausage and Leap Day. Trapped in a deadly prison, do you have what it takes to escape? Or would you rather keep dreaming of a higher score? Features: • A Unique wall stretching mechanics! • Easy to pick up and play(single tap portrait game play). • Cool realistic beard physics. • Atmospheric pixel art set through 4 zany dungeon environments. • Experience a different play through every time. (levels are randomised) • A unique look inside the warped mind of a prisoner. -Important information- This game contains third party advertising and cross promotion for other nitrome games, both which can be removed via a one time In App Purchase.

Screenshots

Catch the Ark4 screens
Stretch Dungeon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Catch the Ark at none against Stretch Dungeon's shown. Catch the Ark also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 49%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). Stretch Dungeon's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.9). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Catch the Ark sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Stretch Dungeon sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stretch Dungeon holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 124 and 83 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Catch the Ark's written reviews are positive against 49% of Stretch Dungeon's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Catch the Ark ships an update every 3 months, Stretch Dungeon every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Catch the Ark versus Stretch Dungeon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatch the ArkStretch Dungeon
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (124 ratings)4.1 (83 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.5% of reviews — better49.0% of reviews
Number of ratings124 — better83
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB149 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPlaySideNitrome

Customer experience

Catch the Ark

All ratings124 ratings
Positive67.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative23.4%
Written reviews569 reviews
Positive64.5%
Neutral9.7%
Negative25.8%

Stretch Dungeon

All ratings83 ratings
Positive75.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative19.3%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive49.0%
Neutral7.4%
Negative43.6%

User reviews

Catch the Ark

From 124 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Cute characters
  • 🚀 Great graphics
  • 👍 Fun for all ages

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Missions not tracking properly

Stretch Dungeon

From 83 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Unique and innovative mechanics
  • 🎨 Great art style and visuals
  • 🎉 Challenging but rewarding experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Unclear objectives and lack of instructions
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with frequent ads
  • 🕹️ Difficult controls and unresponsive gameplay

Bugs and requests

Catch the Ark

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes after intro
  • Boats not registering for missions
  • Freezing and black screens
  • Inability to load or open the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and progression
  • Ability to continue from last checkpoint
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Customization options
  • Optimization for newer devices

Stretch Dungeon

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes or freezes on launch
  • Unavoidable damage from certain obstacles
  • Synchronization issues between character and walls
  • Inability to continue after watching an ad

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more characters and customization options
  • Implement a level editor or creator
  • Improve tutorial and onboarding for new players
  • Reduce the frequency and intrusiveness of ads

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Catch the Ark

One-time8
  • Pack of 20,000 Coins$0.99
  • Pack of 50,000 Coins$1.99
  • Pack of 100,000 Coins$2.99
Show 5 more
  • Coin Multiplier$4.99
  • Pack of 250,000 Coins$4.99
  • Pack of 1,000,000 Coins$12.99
  • Pack of 2 Million Coins$19.99
  • Pack of 5 Million Coins$39.99
4 purchases

Stretch Dungeon

One-time4
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Pot of Gems$2.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
Show 1 more
  • Chest of Gems$4.99

Questions

Is Catch the Ark free?
Catch the Ark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stretch Dungeon free?
Stretch Dungeon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Catch the Ark or Stretch Dungeon?
Stretch Dungeon is rated higher. Catch the Ark averages 3.9 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Stretch Dungeon averages 4.1 from 83 ratings.
Do Catch the Ark or Stretch Dungeon have ads?
Stretch Dungeon shows ads; Catch the Ark does not.
Which is updated more often, Catch the Ark or Stretch Dungeon?
Catch the Ark ships an update every 3 months, and Stretch Dungeon every 6 months. Most recently, Catch the Ark was updated on November 1, 2026 and Stretch Dungeon on November 6, 2026.

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